The resume objective statement is an oft-disputed piece of the puzzle. Many argue that it has no place on a resume, while some suggest that it’s okay to use it so long as it serves a real purpose and ...

In 2020, many resumes are first read by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that filters applications by keywords. Those that pass the ATS test — or that aren’t subjected to ATS at all — are read by ...

Your resume is the most important part of the job application process because it is the first thing that employers see. Research suggests that recruiters spend an average of 7.4 seconds skimming a ...

For anyone navigating crowded applicant pools, understanding why these tools matter helps explain how resumes actually get ...

It's a pain to enter your work history in a job application even though it's already on your résumé. But it's important.

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Navigating through the job market requires an impressive resume, one that highlights your skills, experience and achievements effectively. It’s the initial step towards getting noticed by recruiters, ...

Resumes are unique among business documents, like cover letters and business reports; from their unique formatting to their emphasis on verbs and fragments, they are unlike the kind of writing most ...

Looking at the past to determine your future. Every employer, everywhere, is looking for one thing - and one thing only. From Denny’s to the Department of Defense, organizations need solutions ...