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Author: Jon Shields

20 ATS-Friendly Resume Templates

Posted on September 8, 2020March 2, 2021

There are a number of factors that go into the optimal resume template or format. These free ATS-friendly resume templates are already formatted. All you have to do is customize them with your own information.

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hi
How to make an ATS Resume

How to Create an ATS Resume

Posted on August 30, 2020February 12, 2021

Creating an ATS resume is an effective way to increase your interview chances. Here’s how to optimize your resume for applicant tracking systems.

Posted in All, All About ATS
how to address a cover letter

To Whom it May Concern? How to Address a Cover Letter

Posted on March 30, 2020April 21, 2021

We’ve put together a few tips to help you personalize your cover letter, whether you know the hiring manager’s name or not.

Posted in All, Job SearchTagged cover letter
What's the difference between resume vs CV?

Know the Differences Between a Resume and CV

Posted on February 14, 2020December 5, 2020

A resume is a short document of career highlights customized for each new job application. A CV is a long, in-depth breakdown of all your…

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-loTagged cv
top resume tips

57 Resume Tips to Transform Your Job Search Now

Posted on January 27, 2020December 5, 2020

The most comprehensive and practical list of resume tips out there.

Posted in All, Optimize Your Resume, res-hiTagged Top Job Search Articles
top linkedin headline examples

12 Impactful LinkedIn Headline Examples from Real People

Posted on January 13, 2020March 2, 2021

Your LinkedIn headline is key to making a positive impression and explaining exactly what you bring to the table. Make it great.

Posted in All, li-hi, LinkedIn for Job SeekersTagged Top Job Search Articles
How to Network on LinkedIn according to the experts

How to Network on LinkedIn: 10 Experts Weigh In

Posted on July 10, 2019May 21, 2020

Whether you’re trying to wrap up a job search, lay some groundwork for a future career move, or cultivate influence and credibility within your industry,…

Lever ATS for job seekers

3 Things Job Seekers Should Know about Lever ATS

Posted on June 11, 2019July 28, 2020

Want a tech job? Lever is one of the up-and-coming ATS for internet tech companies.

Posted in All, All About ATS
Reach Out: How to Connect to Someone on LinkedIn

Reach Out: How to Connect with Someone on LinkedIn

Posted on May 29, 2019June 24, 2019

You’ve been told you need to be on LinkedIn. You created your account, wrote a killer LinkedIn profile, and optimized it for recruiters, but that’s…

can you use tables and columns on your resume? ATS says no

What Happens to Resume Tables and Columns in an ATS? See For Yourself

Posted on April 23, 2019February 25, 2020

See exactly what happens within an ATS when you have a table on your resume.

Posted in All, All About ATS
top people to follow on linkedin

Top 15 Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn for 2019

Posted on January 16, 2019December 21, 2020

LinkedIn should be a vital part of your job search. You can build your professional network, apply for jobs posted on LinkedIn, or craft a…

LinkedIn Easy Apply

LinkedIn Easy Apply: What Employers See When You Apply on LinkedIn

Posted on January 9, 2019February 1, 2021

The difference between LinkedIn “Apply” and “LinkedIn Easy Apply”, what an employer sees when you apply through LinkedIn, and how you can grab their attention

Posted in All, li-hi, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
How to tailor your resume to the job description

How To Tailor Your Resume To the Job Description

Posted on January 7, 2019December 16, 2020

If you want your job search to be efficient and effective, preparing your resume shouldn’t be a one-time experience. You’ll receive more responses from interested…

How to Upload Resume to LinkedIn

How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn

Posted on December 5, 2018January 28, 2021

If you want to display your resume on your LinkedIn profile, here are step-by-step instructions on how to upload your resume to LinkedIn.

Posted in All, li-lo, LinkedIn for Job Seekers
resume advice - 6 tips

6 Pieces of Resume Advice that Stand the Test of Time

Posted on December 3, 2018December 5, 2020

While researching resume length recently, I wondered when today’s resume standards were established and how resume advice has changed over the years. I uncovered something…

LinkedIn Recruiter search findings for job seekers

Job Seeker’s Guide to LinkedIn Recruiter Search

Posted on November 27, 2018November 4, 2020

Replying to a job listing isn’t the only way to find a job. Recruiters for companies large and small are constantly looking for the right…

How long should a resume be? Your resume should be as long as it needs to be but as short as it can!

How Long Should a Resume Be?

Posted on November 26, 2018April 21, 2021

Resume length advice hasn’t changed much over the past 60 years. A September 1955 issue of Kiplinger’s Changing Times advised job seekers to: Keep it…

Scary resumes

Spooky, Scary, Horrifying Resumes for Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2018November 11, 2019

Resumes can be scary to create, but just as horrifying to read. Recruiters and hiring managers are subjected to comic sans, puke green font, typos,…

Top questions to ask in an interview.

4 Important Questions to Ask in an Interview (and Why)

Posted on October 2, 2018January 28, 2019

When searching for questions to ask in a job interview, you’ll be confronted with lists of questions covering every possible aspect of the role, company,…

Posted in All, Job SearchTagged job interviews
how to write a linkedin summary with examples

How to Write a LinkedIn Summary (About Section): Examples and Tips

Posted on September 26, 2018March 2, 2021

Optimize your search terms, tell your career story and inspire action from readers with your LinkedIn profile.

Posted in All, li-hi, LinkedIn for Job SeekersTagged Top Job Search Articles

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