People who hire a professional resume writer increase their chances of being hired by 32%. One reason for this is that professional resume writers know how to navigate resume writing rules and the ATS so your resume shines. It’s hard to write a professional resume if you’re wondering should a resume be in the past […]
Functional Resume: How to Write One and When to Use It
On average, 118 people apply for a single job opening. When you think about that, it’s clear why having a great resume that showcases your strengths is a must if you want to get your dream job. Of course, what a great resume looks like varies from person to person. While hiring managers expect to […]
Applying for a job using LinkedIn’s Easy Apply Option Can Put You at the Back of the Pack
Applying for jobs can be a clumsy process. You could spend hours manually entering your work details into an online application form, uploading your keyword-optimized resume, and hunting the name of hiring managers for your catchy cover letter. Enter, the ‘Easy Apply’ button on LinkedIn and we move away from tedious to easy. The only […]
What is an applicant tracking system (ATS) and how do you get past it?
What do you know about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)? Job seeking can sometimes be compared to throwing your resume into a black hole. You go through 100 listings on any job search website and complete the online application with zero results. Ever have that happen? The problem is that you’re probably not putting the correct […]
Your resume should have at least these 6 sections
Considering that your resume is probably the most important financial document you’ll ever own, making sure that it is properly crafted is of the utmost importance. Did you wrinkle your brow at the concept of a resume being a financial document? Let’s think about it for a second. Without a job, you can’t pay bills, […]
What should a great cover letter look like?
Not too long ago, it was thought that the age of using a cover letter was dying. That is no longer the case. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies have been more interested in cover letters as a means for connecting with job seekers. What should your cover letter look like? The layout, […]
