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Creating Your Best Resume Content
Everything you need to write a great resume for your job search
Resume Examples that Will Get You Hired in 2022
99% of Fortune 500 companies and many small and mid-sized businesses rely on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen applicants. The global pandemic crisis has propelled recruiters to be more dependent on technology. E-recruitment has become the standard way for...
10 Best Hard Skills to Include on a Resume
Hard skills or technical skills are work-related abilities that are specific and measurable. Such skills can be obtained and improved through repetition, practice, education, or relevant training. Also, technical degrees may be valuable, providing a solid theoretical...
Resume Writing Tips for the USA
As a job seeker, your resume can be a great tool to display your top skills, professional experiences, and credentials in relation to your target role. So, if you are targeting the US job market, submitting one that meets the local nuances and standards is key. This...
Writing an Interview-Winning Resume: A Comprehensive Guide
Applying for a job and securing an offer is a tedious and time-consuming process. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it may take an average of six months to find a new job. With an average of 250 applicants for every corporate vacancy, standing out from...
Should you Include a Reference on a Resume?
Professional references are a list of contacts who can vouch for a candidate’s qualifications. Most companies consider reference checks as one of the most important steps in the selection process. Despite this, there are varying opinions as to whether candidates...
How to List Work Experience on a Resume
Employers typically look for certain attributes in a candidate’s resume content when applying for a new job. One of the most highly considered qualifications is work experience. According to NACE’s Job Outlook 2017 survey, nearly 91% of employers prefer applicants...
5 Signs You Need Resume Writing Services
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the median unemployment duration in August 2021 is 14.7 weeks or almost four months. While the time it takes to land a job may differ based on various factors, it’s no doubt that a job search can be a time-consuming and...
6 Resume Writing Tips to Land Your Dream Role
A good resume is a key to landing your dream job. It is the foundation of your professional brand and an essential marketing tool for your job search journey. How you market your qualifications on your resume, in combination with smart job search strategies, will...
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Selecting Your Resume Template
All you need to know about resume templates
How to Write a Resume for the Australian Job Market
Competition in the Australian job market is tough. Outshining this competition can be much tougher if you are not sure of the hiring process, what an Australian resume should look like, and how to market yourself effectively to impress Australian recruiters and...
How to Write a Resume for the UK Market
One of the key aspects of a best-practice CV is its alignment with the target location. If you are a job seeker in the UK, having a good understanding of how to write, format, and structure your British CV is imperative to ensure your application won’t be ignored. In...
Building a Resume in MS-Word
Many candidates choose to go for online resume templates when making applications. While these are easy to find and time-efficient, not all of these are optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems. Another drawback with these online templates is that they are common...
What Does a Visual Resume Look Like
An ATS-optimized resume helps you clear the pre-screening performed by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) when you make an online application. However, it has limitations and must be done the ‘must be done in the most effective manner’. Visual resumes, on the other...
Different Resume Templates by Industry
Does a template really make a difference to your resume? The answer would be a definitive yes! The enhanced recruiting automation rate has led employers to use software like Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to pre-screen candidates. However, the results of this...
How Long Should a Resume Be
The ideal length of a resume has always been a topic of debate. Most professionals believe that a one-page resume is ideal, but recruiters are open to two-page resumes as long as they are relevant. This dismisses the common myth of “always going for a one-page resume...
Best Resume Format 2021
Recruiters around the globe rank poor resume formatting high on lists of common resume mistakes. Careless or inappropriate formatting creates a negative first impression and may also prevent you from qualifying for the next round. Conversely, a well-formatted resume...
How to Structure Your Resume
Does it take more than great content to create an interview-winning resume? The answer would be a definitive yes, as a clean and coherent structure is equally important to developing a well-written resume. An unstructured resume is likely to create a bad first...
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Applicant Tracking Systems Demystified
All you need to know about ATS as a candidate
ATS Candidates Should Know about in 2021
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are software used by recruiters to identify the best candidates and make hiring decisions more efficient. 99% of Fortune 500 companies and a growing number of small and mid-sized businesses rely on these systems for their recruitment...
The Truth Behind Common ATS Myths
Job search has come a long way since the introduction of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Gone were the days when jobs were advertised on bulletin boards, and newspapers and resumes were faxed or mailed by post. Most jobs are now advertised through online job...
Dos and Don’ts for Applicant Tracking Systems
Many companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to organize and standardize their recruitment process. When you submit your application through job platforms, ATS combine all relevant documents such as resumes, cover letters, and job description notes. This allows...
4 Reasons Candidates Shouldn’t Fear the Applicant Tracking System
While Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) were once predominantly used by large companies, their prominence has grown in recent years. It was estimated that 35% of small organizations also now rely on these systems. As these numbers continue to expand, the number of...
How to Optimize Your Application for ATS
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) have revolutionized the recruiting and onboarding processes for most companies. On the other hand, this has presented some challenges for modern job seekers. If your resume doesn’t include the right keywords or is not optimally...
What Candidates Need to Know About ATS
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are software that allows employers to manage job applications and select the most relevant candidates for a job. According to a study by JobScan, 99% of Fortune 500 companies use ATS to pre-scan candidate resumes. With hundreds to...
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