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Jacques Buffett, CPRW

Jacques Buffett, CPRW

Jacques Buffett, CPRW

Writer, Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)

Jacques Buffett is a career expert and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) whose work has been featured in publications including MIT, Cal State, LinkedIn, Forbes, MSN, Yahoo!, Business Insider, AOL, U.S. News, and other top news outlets. With a bachelor's degree in Law and Journalism, he's spent more than a decade in people management and helping people develop their careers.

Since 2019, Jacques has written hundreds of insightful resume and cover letter writing guides and data-driven career insights on the latest workplace trends, providing readers of Zety with easy-to-understand, factual information that is grounded in data science and researched according to Zety’s editorial code of conduct.

Expertise

Careers, job searching, career change, career development, professional development

Certifications and Training

Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Queensland
  • Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism, University of Queensland

Awards and Accreditation

  • Member, Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC)

Press Coverage

Social Media

Academia, MuckRack

See all his work:

Zety's Reads and Finds

Zety's Reads and Finds

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

Education Resume Examples for Teaching Jobs

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.

Top Skills Employers Look For in 2022

Top Skills Employers Look For in 2022

We surveyed over 200 recruiters and hiring managers to find out what skills employers and companies look for in 2022. Here's a list of most in-demand skills on the market.

Top Most Respected Jobs 2022

Top Most Respected Jobs 2022

Love doctors but hate politicians? You’re not alone. Some jobs are more respected than others. Find out which careers are most esteemed and what makes a job worthy of respect.

The Path to Power: World Leaders' Careers

The Path to Power: World Leaders' Careers

Think you’ve got it in you to be a world leader? Find out what it takes to reach the top and see how five of the greatest global leaders got to where they are today.

Gender Gap at Work: 2022 Study

Gender Gap at Work: 2022 Study

Is gender inequality in the workplace yesterday's story? Here’s what people really think about the current situation of men and women at work.

The Real Face of Job Hunting in 2023

The Real Face of Job Hunting in 2023

Is it easy to get hired these days? And what challenges do job seekers face? Over 1900 employees share their experiences with the recruitment process.

Rage Applying: A Double-Edged Sword?

Rage Applying: A Double-Edged Sword?

Over 1900 employees opened up about their experiences with changing careers, rage applying, and job search challenges. Discover the delights of impulsive job hunting.

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