Over the past few years, there’s been a lot of talk about the “6-second rule” after the Ladders showed that…
You Don’t Need Numbers to Show Accomplishments on Your Resume
If you’ve recently updated your resume, you’ve probably become frustrated with trying to incorporate quantifiable accomplishments. Quantifiable accomplishments are all…
10 Tech Keywords Missing from Your New Tech Resume
If you’re looking to land a tech job for the first time, you may be concerned that your resume doesn’t…
Do You Need a Two Page Resume Format?
If you’re like me, you might have “one page only!” ingrained in your brain when it comes to how long a resume should be.
How to Write a Customer Service Resume
Customer service professionals are a necessity for every company, in every industry, all across the world. Whether the company sells…
6 Pieces of Resume Advice that Stand the Test of Time
While researching resume length recently, I wondered when today’s resume standards were established and how resume advice has changed over…
How Long Should a Resume Be?
Resume length advice hasn’t changed much over the past 60 years. A September 1955 issue of Kiplinger’s Changing Times advised…
Spooky, Scary, Horrifying Resumes for Halloween
Resumes can be scary to create, but just as horrifying to read. Recruiters and hiring managers are subjected to comic…
How to Improve Your Resume with Focus and Consistency
Many websites offer advice on how to improve your resume via fancy fixes and attention-getting flourishes, but it’s the simplest…
Featured Resume Template from Irina Pichura
In conjunction with Jobscan‘s new resume optimization checks — which include formatting checks for headings, dates, file types, and more…
Featured Australian Resume Template from Catriona Herron Watt
In conjunction with Jobscan‘s new resume optimization checks — which include formatting checks for headings, dates, file types, and more…
How to Write a Federal Resume and Apply for a Federal Job
The US federal government employs over 2 million people, not even counting military service branches. Federal jobs are highly contested…
Featured Resume Template from Ebony Joyce
In conjunction with Jobscan‘s new resume optimization checks — which include formatting checks for headings, dates, file types, and more…
Featured Resume Template from Diana YK Chan
In conjunction with Jobscan‘s new resume optimization checks — which include formatting checks for headings, dates, file types, and more…
Featured Resume Template from Kyle Elliott
In conjunction with Jobscan‘s new resume optimization checks — which include formatting checks for headings, dates, file types, and more…
Ask the Experts: Best Resume Formats, Worst Advice, and How to Stand Out
Whether you’re selecting a resume template or formatting your own, the way you structure your past work experience could make or…
Bad Resume Examples: 7 Cringe-Worthy Resumes (and How to Fix Them)
Reddit user u/cityoftress recently asked employers for “the funniest, craziest or weirdest thing you’ve seen on a resume.” We found…
The Hidden Skills Missing From Your Targeted Resume
Using the same resume to spam open jobs is a great way to rack up rejections. A better approach is…
Military-to-Civilian Resume: How to Translate Your Service Experience
How to write a military-to-civilian resume Get started by creating a master military resume Consult your VMET and fitness evaluations…
FAQ: Should I Include It On My Resume?
We answered some of the most commonly asked questions about what should and shouldn’t be added to your resume. Have…