Writing Resumes & Cover Letters

Use of standard cover letters may not disqualify you from being considered for job, but it is a missed opportunity to stand out as an applicant. Here are tips on how to personalize cover letters.

Have you ever wondered how to compile your artwork into a convenient digital form that you can submit to potential employers? I outline how you can accomplish it in no time.

Step aside high school work experience and college clubs, here's how to update your resume with real work experience to keep your career going.

What to look out for, what structure to use, and what common mistakes to avoid when writing a professional resume.

Most job seekers tend to look at the design and "prettiness" of their resume and that's a mistake that could be preventing them from landing better jobs.

Everyone talks about what should be on a resume, but never about what shouldn't be there. Here's a list of common "innocent" mistakes to avoid. Does your resume have any of these?

The way your CV is written may determine whether you will not get that dream job or not!

Lying on your resume will be discovered and the larger the lie and the more famous you seem to be in a high- end job, the more likely you will be discovered... But does it matter?

In a perfect world, employers would get to really know you before they made a decision. That's not the case, so you need to craft the ideal resume to stand out from the crowd. Learn how to do so below with the trick of a first-date mindset!

Write a letter of reference that will stand out from the crowd and yield results. Here are useful tips on creating a persuasive endorsement letter for scholarships, employment, or school admission.

When replying to a job ad by email, every word in your message counts. From writing a clear subject line to using a professional name, your attention to detail will increase your chances of getting called in for an interview. Here are more tips to ensure your emailed job application will be opened.

Employers want more than a letter that reiterates your resume. Let your cover letter reveal your personality and why they can't do without you!

A new year is approaching, prompting many job seekers to increase their time commitment to finding a new job or kickstart it. Regardless of your reason, what are some things you can do to stand out?

This article explores what is involved in writing an effective cover letter for a job application and includes tips and procedures on how to make it practical, noticeable and compelling.

Writing a meaningful objective for a resume can delay the completion of the document. To ease this process, this article shares inside information on effective objective statements that will result in more interviews (with video and written examples).

Considering applying for a job you love but you don't have all the qualifications or years of experience? With the right resume and interview tactics, it's possible to land a job without enough years of experience or all the specific skills if you can back up your qualifications in other areas.