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Jacques Buffett

Jacques Buffett, CPRW

Career Expert

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

Is There A Doctor In Your Sales House?, Forbes.com, September 2023

Social Media

Academia, MuckRack

See author's work

Career Advice

Generation Z vs. The Workplace

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

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 25, 2025

Resume Help

How to Write a Canadian Resume: Format & Examples

Looking to make a move north of the border? Check out our complete guide to the Canadian resume format and make your Canadian resume better than the original maple syrup.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 23, 2025

Free CV Templates for Microsoft Word to Download

Are you struggling to find the best and free CV template for Word? This is now over! You’ve just landed the collection of CV templates to download and use right away.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 21, 2025

Cover Letter Examples

10 Short Cover Letter Samples & Writing Guide for 2025

Today’s hiring process is fast and furious. Don’t waste the recruiter’s time—see our 10 short cover letter examples and learn how to make every word count.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 21, 2025

Career Advice

You can't avoid politics at work (even if things turn ugly) - 83.3% of people talk about it at work

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?

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 21, 2025

Resume Examples

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 21, 2025

Career Advice

Generation X in the Workplace: 2022 Study

We surveyed over 850 Gen Xers on their professional life to investigate Generation X career expectations, workplace priorities, values, motivations, and more.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 18, 2025

Resume Examples

Landscape Resume Samples (Job Description & Skills for 2025)

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

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 18, 2025

Resume Help

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 18, 2025

Career Advice

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 18, 2025

Career Advice

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 18, 2025

Cover Letter Examples

College Student Cover Letter Example & Writing Guide

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 18, 2025

Cover Letter Examples

McKinsey Cover Letter Sample & Guide (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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 18, 2025

Cover Letter Examples

10 Short Cover Letter Samples & Writing Guide for 2025

Today’s hiring process is fast and furious. Don’t waste the recruiter’s time—see our 10 short cover letter examples and learn how to make every word count.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 18, 2025

Cover Letter Examples

New Grad RN Nurse Cover Letter Examples & Templates 2025

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 18, 2025

Cover Letter

What Is a Cover Letter? Definition + Example

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 18, 2025

Resume Help

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 18, 2025

Resume Help

How to Write a Canadian Resume: Format & Examples

Looking to make a move north of the border? Check out our complete guide to the Canadian resume format and make your Canadian resume better than the original maple syrup.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 18, 2025

Career Advice

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 17, 2025

Career Advice

A Players vs. B Players at Work: Two Types of Talent

The 21st-century workplace. A battlefield or a team sport? How do A players and B players view each other? Over 1000 employees share their opinions on different worker types.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 17, 2025

Career Advice

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 17, 2025

Career Advice

Do You Want to Get Paid in Crypto? [2022 Study]

Cryptocurrencies. A controversial topic, especially when receiving a salary. Or maybe a great opportunity and a missed chance? Here’s what people think about getting paid in crypto.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 17, 2025

Career Advice

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?

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 17, 2025

Cover Letter

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 17, 2025

Resume Examples

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 17, 2025

Resume Examples

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!

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW July 17, 2025

Resume Help

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.