Jacques Buffett

Career Expert

Jacques Buffett is a career advice writer and a resume expert at Zety. Jacques is a career expert committed to delivering professional job hunting advice. With practical experience in people management and the corporate hiring process, his guides will empower you to write job-winning CVs and cover letters.

Software Engineer Resume Examples & Tips [+Template]

A full-stack guide to writing a software engineer resume that’d put Linus Torvalds to shame. With easy to code tips to make your next job application a cinch.

15+ Infographic Resume Templates, Examples & Builder

You heard your resume “needs to be eye-candy.” You’ll get what you want. You’ll also get what you need—expert insight into why infographic resumes aren’t for everyone.

Accounts Receivable Resume Samples [20+ AR Examples]

Issue an invoice for payment that’ll be a legally enforceable claim for job hunting success. Here’s an accounts receivable resume sample that’ll help you land the best AR jobs.

A Comprehensive Collection of 50+ Experts' Top Tips

A selection of recommended reading and interesting ideas covering resume writing hints, career advice, business tips and more.

How to Include Salary Requirements in a Cover Letter: Sample

Addressing salary expectations in a cover letter is tough. Get it right and maximize your earning potential with these examples and tips.

Education Resume Examples for Teaching Jobs

You’re an education professional with superior knowledge of instruction modalities. Wow recruiters with your expert education resume and start shaping students’ lives in no time.

Program Manager Resume Examples 2021 [Template & Guide]

For you juggling multiple projects is child’s play. Show recruiters you’re a program manager who delivers with this program manager resume sample and guide.

High School Cover Letter: Samples, Proper Format, & Guide

Need to land your first job while in high school? Read our high school cover letter guide to get your foot in the professional world.

Bartender Cover Letter: Samples, Format, and 10+ Writing Tips

Writing a bartender cover letter feels like making an Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal. Don’t sweat it. With this bartender cover letter guide, you’ll serve it in a flash.

Product Manager Cover Letter: Samples, Format, and 10+ Tips

You deal with high-profile projects that feel like climbing Mountain Everest, blindfolded. Prove it to the hiring manager with a product manager cover letter written like this.

Clerical Resume: Examples & Writing Guide [20+ Tips]

Juggling phone calls and merging spreadsheets are but two of your office superpowers. Prove it to the hiring manager with a powerful clerical resume and get hired in no time.

McDonald’s Resume: Sample and Writing Guide [20+ Examples]

Looking for a job with McDonald's? Don’t dismiss it as a McJob. Nail it with our expert guide to a McDonald's resume. Take our advice and the hiring manager will be lovin’ it!

5+ Short Cover Letter Examples for Quick Application

Today’s hiring process is fast and furious. Don’t waste the recruiter’s time—see our 5 short cover letter examples and learn how to make every word count.

What Is a Cover Letter for a Job? Definition, Purpose, Meaning

Everyone has heard of one, but what is a cover letter for a job and what does it do? Here’s a simple explanation plus a full toolbox of cover letter advice.

Cover Letter Layout: Example and 20+ Rules

Got your cover letter written, but no idea what the right layout is? We’ll show you the best fonts, spacing and more with a complete cover letter layout example.

Law & Legal Resume Template & Examples (Guide & 20 Tips)

In the legal profession, you need to win your case and give the best advice to your clients. So we’re giving you the best advice to win your case for job applications every time.

Artist CV Example (Template & Guide with 20+ Tips)

As an artist in academia, you need to produce a masterpiece to land that prestigious tenure track position. Be a shoo-in with this expert artist CV example and guide.

McKinsey Cover Letter Sample & Writing Tips (10+ Examples)

You’re applying to the biggest of the Big 3. You need a McKinsey cover letter Sundar Pichai could have written. Here’s how to write one.

College Student Cover Letter: Sample & Writing Guide [+ Tips]

No experience? No problem. We make writing a college student cover letter as easy as making ramen. With expert tips and examples, we've got you covered.

Cover Letter for Scholarship Application (Template & 20 Tips)

Scholarships and grants change lives. Whether you’re an aspiring undergrad or postgrad, here you’ll learn how to write a cover letter for scholarship that will win you this money.

Nursing Cover Letter: New Grad RN Cover Letter Templates

Learn how to write a new grad RN cover letter Florence Nightingale could’ve written with expert tips that’ll ease your job-hunting pain.

20+ High School Resume Templates [Download Now]

They don’t you teach this at school. What does a good high school resume template even look like? Find out now with our resume template cheat sheet.

Accounts Payable Resume Sample & Job Description [20 Tips]

Find out how to write an accounts payable resume that’ll get you a job faster than you can say “invoice approved for payment!”.

Professional Cover Letter Design [Examples + Expert Tips]

Your writing is on point, but your cover letter design skills need some help. See job-winning cover letter templates and tips on crafting your own.

20 CV Templates for Word [Download Now]

Want the best CV template for Word? Struggling to find a Word CV template for free download? We’ve chosen 20 you can use right away.

How to List Projects on a Resume (Work, Personal, Academic)

Listing projects on a resume can instantly boost your chances of job hunting success. See how both freelancers and regular workers can harness the power of projects.

Landscaping Resume Samples (Job Description, Skills & Tips)

You can plant the seeds of success with an evergreen landscaping resume. Here’s how to write it to help you land more jobs.

User Experience (UX) Designer Resume Sample 2021

Get the information architecture for a UX designer resume that’d make Luke Wroblewski proud. Show recruiters you’ve got the UX chops they need and land the job of your dreams.

Should I Put My Address on My Resume in 2021? Pros & Cons

Should I put my address on my resume? It seems impossible to get a straight answer. We examine the pros and cons and put this issue to bed once and for all.

Veterinarian Resume Examples (Guide & Template)

Submit a best of breed job application with expert veterinary resume tips to land the best vet jobs. Here’s how to write a veterinarian resume that’s the cat’s pajamas.

User Interface (UI) Developer Resume Sample & Guide

You need a formula for a UI developer resume that’s been split tested for success. Show recruiters that your UI skills create the best candidate interface out there.

How Human is HR? Beyond Hiring & Firing [2021 Study]

Everybody hates HR. Or do they? We found out what workers think of HR and discovered shocking examples of what does, and doesn’t, get reported to them.

Politics at Work: a 2021 Study on Politics in the Workplace

In an increasingly polarized society, it can be hard to avoid politics at work, even if things turn ugly. So who’s willing to cross that line?

Top Skills Employers Look For in 2021

We surveyed over 200 recruiters and hiring managers to find out what skills employers and companies look for in 2021. Here's a list of most in-demand skills on the market.

Top Traits and Qualities Employers Look for in 2021

Discover the personality traits and qualities that recruiters and hiring managers value the most and find out the “X factor” that’ll win them over.

The Best Skills to Add to LinkedIn (List + How To)

Is your LinkedIn skills section letting you down? See if your own skills match up to the latest recruiting trends and learn how to update your profile.

Canadian Resume Format: Write a Resume for Jobs in Canada

Looking to make a move north of the border? Check out our complete guide to writing a Canadian resume for job-hunting success that's sweeter than maple syrup.

How to Use Bullet Points on a Resume Effectively + How Many

Resume bullet points are a simple but powerful formatting tool. Learn how to write them properly and give your resume the impact it deserves.

List of High Income Skills to Learn for 2021 (With Examples)

Some jobs just pay more than others. And to get the big money gigs you need the right set of high income skills. See a list of the best paycheck fattening examples.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): Examples + Template

A good statement of qualifications can be a unique and high impact way of starting your resume. Read on for an easy formula to write your own.

How to Write an Effective Resume Job Description + Examples

When it comes to a job application experience is king. Learn how to write a resume job description that’ll be your recruitment crowning glory.

The Inequality Virus: COVID's Impact on Jobs & the Economy

What does public opinion have to say about the economic impacts of coronavirus, it’s influence on rising inequality and how it’ll affect society in future?

More Frightening Than Death: Fear & Loathing in Retirement

Many of us love to hate our jobs, but it turns out people don’t look forward to retirement as much as you might think. We explore why retiring is a frightening prospect.

Getting Rich Quick: What People Will Do for a High Income

Sex, drugs, murder. Just a few of the things our survey respondents would be willing to do to earn big. Read on to discover just how far people will go to get rich.

Resume Trends 2021 (Analysis of 670,000 Documents)

We’ve extracted and analyzed data from 670,000+ resumes to find out the most common practices and ways you can use them to boost your job search.

Generation Z vs. The Workplace [2021 Study]

We took the pulse of over 200 US Gen Zers to uncover what they expect from employers, their attitudes toward work, and more.

The Great Resignation: Why Workers Are Quitting in Droves

Millions of workers across America are quitting their jobs in search of new opportunities. Find out their reasons, and what employers can do to stem the tide.

Job Hunting Nightmares: What Are Recruiters Doing Wrong?

The Great Resignation means major job ad scouring. Cringeworthy job ads and nightmare recruiters won’t cut it anymore! 1000+ American workers share the no-nos.