Tag Archives: Resume Tips

Both anxiety-inducing and fairly mundane at the same, writing a resume isn’t an entertaining way to pass the time.  Perhaps because writing it feels like such a chore, resumes often contain basic errors and sadly, even minor mistakes can sabotage good candidates before they get to the interview stage.  A recent study from Adzuna involving […]

A resume is supposed to convince a potential employer that you are the best candidate for the job, and if you submit a resume that reads like a bland list of skills and experiences, you’re not doing yourself any favors. An effective way to make your resume more compelling is to incorporate elements of storytelling. […]

The internet has totally changed the way we look for a new job, and while submitting a digital resume online is convenient, it is a bit of a double-edged sword. Because of convenience, you can easily apply to dozens of jobs in a single day. However, so can your competition. For employers, this means a […]

Determining who should be your professional references is a crucial decision you make when you’re piecing together a job application. One inappropriate word from a bad reference can rapidly topple you off an employer’s list of applicants. On the other hand, a strong recommendation can persuade a company you have the abilities and experience to […]