Resumes & cover letters

A cover letter cannot be a canned or generic form letter; it needs to be specific in every way.

An effective job search involves several approaches to employers and job vacancies. Ideally, you’ll engage in a mix of responding to job postings, approaching employers that have not specifically publicized openings, contacting employers based on networking referrals and reaching out to recruiters.

Here are 10 ideas for using cover letters in ways you may not have thought of.

One of the challenges of getting an employer to pay attention to your cover letter is that it looks uninviting. Here are some cover letter formats you can use to perfect your resume.

Here’s a breakdown of how to talk to a future employer about an employment gap in your resume depending on the situation that caused it. So keep reading.

Transferable skills are skills you’ve used in any sector of your life and career that are transferable and applicable to what you what you want to do next.

Learn about the top resume buzzwords you need to include in your resume. Includes tips for branding yourself, positioning yourself as a leader, and more!

Curious to know how you can tailor your resume? This blog post will give you some tips on tailoring your resume so it stands out from the rest of the pile!

Here are three reasons why you need to boast a little, and ways to do just that.

The following tips from a seasoned recruiter can reduce serious ATS-related errors and help increase the value of the time investment.