Common Resume Questions Answered: How Long Should My Resume Be?

Common Resume Questions Answered How Long Should My Resume Be

There’s a common myth about resume length. Specifically, that you should limit it to just one page. This is nothing more than a myth—in fact, employers prefer to see resumes that are two pages long! ResumeGo did a study on this very topic and found that recruiters were 2.3 times as likely to hire someone…

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3 Tips for Writing a Winning Resume During a Tough Economic Time

3 Tips for Writing a Winning Resume During a Tough Economic Time

So how can you create a winning resume that you believe will get you hired, even in the midst of a tough economic time? Here are three tips to help you as you write: Finding employment during tough economic times is not a simple task because so many qualified candidates are submitting their resumes at…

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Why are resumes written without pronouns?

Why are resumes written without pronouns

Resumes use a unique style of writing to emphasize brevity in order to maximize the reader’s time. This is especially important since the average resume receives fewer than 30 seconds of the reader’s time upon first review. Many people find this style of writing a bit confusing, so here is an explanation about “resume speak.”…

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Creating a Fresh Resume for a Job with Your Current Employer

Creating a Fresh Resume for a Job with Your Current Employer

Thinking about applying for a job with your current employer? Many employees consider doing that same thing every year in hopes of being promoted internally. Of course, in most cases, employees are required to start the application process all over again. If this is the case, you might be wondering how to write a resume…

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How to Make Your Resume Promotion-Worthy for 2019

How To Make Your Resume Promotion-Worthy For 2019

Whether you feel stuck in your current position and need to move up, have heard about a position opening up that you have been watching for years, or you’re just toying with the idea of moving up the career ladder, it’s always a good idea to have your resume updated and ready to go. For…

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[Infographic] 127 Resume Writing Tips

127 Resume Writing Tips Infographic

Ever wish you had a comprehensive resource for resume writing tips? How about one broken down into each individual resume section? Even better, right? Based on our popular comprehensive resume writing tips article we developed this infographic which offers resume tips for each section of your resume – from your name down to the education…

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