Resumes & Cover Letters

Perhaps you’ve found a new job, perhaps you’re moving cities, or perhaps you’re fed up with your current gig. In any of these cases, you’re going to have to write resignation letters. This…

You’re in a hurry, there’s a great ad for a role that’s perfect for you. You submit your updated resume and you wait for the verdict. Get that job now and you’ll build…

Do you want an interview for that dream job you’re looking at? If so, it’s worth your time deciding how many pages to use. Note that it’s your time we’re talking about. Don’t…

Consider your resume an advertisement of your skills and knowledge. Learning how to improve your resume can determine whether you will land an interview. Including relevant skills and experience can help greatly in…

The world of job applications is shifting increasingly online. This means that trends in social media and personal branding are shaping the way we apply for jobs. A link to your personal website,…

When you’ve decided to look for a new job you want to make that change as fast as possible, to move your life forward. You don’t want to get stuck in an endless…

Finding employment nowadays is harder than ever. The volume of resumes that employers or recruiters must go through is increasing. With the growing competition, it is crucial to stand out. A great way…

Each gives you the chance to tell the recruiter about yourself in a different way. Resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter. The three main factors that will influence your chance of landing your…

You’ve got 10 seconds - how do you ensure that you’re presenting a professional resume, it meets the employer’s requirements and that you’re one of the five percent of applicants invited to an…

When putting together a resume, there are many design aspects to focus on: how long it should be, what font to use, or which keywords to apply. A very important part, which is…

Your resume’s main aim is to win an interview. If you've sent out hundreds with no result, you're doing something wrong. A focused, well-written and appropriately presented resume will get you an interview.…

Recruiters, HR staff and hiring managers are busy people and really can scan your resume in around 10 seconds. From 100 submissions, they’ll actually read about 15%, re-read half of those and finally…

Your cover letter is an opportunity to impress. Get it right and a hiring manager will open your beautifully crafted resume with relish and a sense of optimism. Get it wrong and they’ll…