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1 in 3 Employees Have Cried at Work, Most Feel Pressure to Hide

New report finds widespread masking, burnout, and judgment around emotional expression in the workplace.

Resume Examples

Internship Resume Examples That Get Interviews

Land your dream internship with the best resume examples and templates for 2025. Show off your skills, passion, and potential to make recruiters want to hire you ASAP.

Resume Help

What Does a Resume Look Like? (Examples & Tips)

Discover what a resume looks like and use our resume examples to create a polished and well-structured resume of your own.

Resume Help

How to Edit Your Resume (Quick Tips & Fixes)

Learn how to edit a resume on any device with our professional writing tips and tricks.

Career Advice

Resume.com Review: Templates, Pros & Cons

Read our honest Resume.com review. The site is discontinued, but Zety lets you import your resume and create a professional, job-winning version.

Cover Letter

How to Write a Cover Letter (With Examples & Tips)

Use our complete guide to learn how to make a cover letter that shares your professional story and convinces hiring managers you’re the perfect fit for the job.

Resume Help

How to Write a Resume With No Experience (Tips & Examples)

Use our examples and practical tips to create a job-winning resume with no work experience that showcases your professional skills and industry knowledge.

Career Advice

88% of U.S. Gig Workers Take More Jobs to Battle Inflation

Financial strain, instability, and weak protections define the gig economy, according to new Zety report and gig economy statistics.

Career Advice

Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Ignites Talk of Executive Affairs

From the “worst possible pairing” to calls for transparency, the kiss cam scandal Coldplay sparks talk on how C-suite romances impact trust and ethics.

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65% of Gen Z Say College Degrees Won’t Protect Them From AI

Zety’s Gen Z Reroute Report reveals why Gen Z is ditching college for more secure trade jobs amid AI anxiety and shifting views on education.

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Job Search After Layoff: 1 in 5 Sent 100+ Applications

Finding a job after layoff isn't easy. Many workers say reduced salaries are the biggest obstacle when trying to rejoin the workforce.

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14 AI-Proof Careers That Pay $50K+ and Value Empathy

Zety analyzed 800+ occupations to find high-paying, emotionally intelligent, AI-proof jobs with strong long-term demand.

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Report Reveals Top 10 CEO Traits That Shape Leadership

Zety and SIGMA Assessment Systems analyzed 10 years of data to uncover the CEO traits and personality patterns that define today’s top leaders.

Career Advice

Neurodiversity in the Workplace: 93% Face Hiring Bias

Neurodivergence in the workplace often leads to masking—nearly half do it daily, and most feel they must work harder to earn equal recognition.

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Trapped by Debt: 38% of Workers Take Second Jobs to Get By

Nearly half of workers owe at least $25,000, with many turning to side gigs, unwanted jobs, and spending cuts to cope.

Career Advice

1 in 5 Were Laid Off From Work in the Past Month

More than half of recent layoffs were delivered via email or phone, not face-to-face.

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70% of U.S. Workers Say RTO Is Meant to Force Resignations

New report investigates the rise of quiet firing, with 73% having experienced these tactics.

Career Advice

57% of Working Moms Delayed Having Children Due to Work

New Zety report exposes persistent career setbacks, hiring bias, and societal pressures working mothers face.

Career Advice

European Workers Sound Alarm on U.S. Corporate Influence: 83% Fear Negative Impact on Workplace Culture

Zety report reveals pushback against American-style workplace policies, call for stronger labor protections.

Career Advice

“Severance” Surge: 60% Believe a Separate Work Identity is Key for Career Success

New report reveals workers mentally “sever” their professional and personal selves as they struggle with conformity.

Career Advice

73% of Workers Feel Physical Symptoms from Sunday Scaries

New research reveals how pre-work anxiety ruins weekends, disrupts sleep and even pushes employees to quit.

Career Advice

62% of Employees Oppose Musk-Style Monitoring

Strict tracking drives turnover and burnout—1 in 9 have quit, 1 in 5 say it hurts job satisfaction.

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1 in 3 Employees Believe They’re Underpaid Compared to Industry Peers

Zety report explores pay equity and transparency gaps ahead of Equal Pay Day.

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50% Say Starting a Family Is Impossible, 40% Can’t Save for Retirement

Zety report reveals salary stagnation and rising costs are preventing Americans from achieving life milestones.

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46% of Gen Z Has Secured Jobs Through TikTok

New Zety report reveals how TikTok and social media are revolutionizing Gen Z careers.

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86% Say Remote Work Fuels Office Romance: Zety Survey Reveals How Technology Shapes Virtual Love

New data shows emojis, GIFs, and virtual meetings are the modern cupid of office romance.

Career Advice

What Is Bare Minimum Monday? (Meaning and How It Works)

Everybody hates Mondays, and some people are trying to change that with the “bare minimum Monday” trend. But what is it? And should you try it? We’re here to share the answers.

Career Advice

More Than Half of Workers Hit Peak Productivity Between 8–11 AM

New research reveals the top productivity habits, environments, and challenges influencing workplace success across the U.S. workforce.

Cover Letter

Cover Letter Expectations for 2025—Stated by Recruiters

Do all recruiters expect cover letters from applicants? What type of cover letters do they prefer? We’ve asked 700+ recruiters to find out, and here are the results.

Resume Help

Navigating Resume Trends in 2025: What You Need to Know

How similar are you to the average job seeker? Learn what our users include in their resumes to gain insight about competitors, and see our expert resume-writing recommendations.

Career Advice

Neurodiversity in the Workplace: a Fad or a Fact?

When more people get diagnosed as neurodivergent, it’s important to consider the matter of supporting neurodiversity in the workplace. Is it a serious issue or just a modern trend?

Career Advice

20 Unusual Jobs & How Well They Pay [2025 Summary]

Curious about the top unusual jobs and whether they offer attractive salaries? Are they positioned to thrive in the evolving US market? Discover the answers in the article.

Career Advice

The Collapse of the 40-Hour Work Week: What Comes Next?

The 40-hour work week seems increasingly obsolete, especially after the pandemic. But what's next? Should we adopt a new solution, such as the 4-day workweek? Read on to find out!

Career Advice

Career Hubs: Fastest-Growing Jobs Across America

Explore the fastest-growing careers and uncover the top states where these opportunities thrive. Find out where your next big career move could be.

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The Most Popular Resume Skills: A 2024 Zety US Study

I've analyzed over 93 thousand resumes created in our builder to tell you all about the skills for your resume. Find out which and how many skills Americans list on their resumes!

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The Most Popular Resume Skills Worldwide: Zety’s 2024 Study

Some skills are always universal. It’s good to show them on your resume. We’ve studied what they are, and here are the results.

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Who Wrote The Most Resumes? Zety’s Job Title Study 2024

Which profession is the most active in writing a resume and, therefore, probably looking for a job? Let’s see the numbers from Zety’s 7 different markets worldwide.

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Zety Releases 2025 Future of Work Report

Discover the top workplace trends for 2025 with Zety’s Future of Work Report. Explore insights on AI upskilling, ethical hiring practices, HR dynamics, and recruitment preferences.

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Zety Report Finds 81% of Recruiters Have Rejected a Candidate Based on Details in their Cover Letter

To find out more about how recruiters evaluate applicants, Zety polled 753 recruiters for its Recruiting Preferences Report.

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75% of Workers May Leave Their Jobs Due to Political Environment

A new Zety survey finds 75% of U.S. employees are considering leaving their jobs due to political discussions at work, while 60% believe political talk should be banned.

Career Advice

3 Dangerous TikTok Trends Job Seekers Should Ignore

TikTok offers dubious career and job search advice that can put your professional reputation in jeopardy. Here are three TikTok trends to avoid.

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38% of HR Managers More Likely to Interview Candidates Who Use AI in Job Applications

AI tools have become a go-to for applicants who want to alleviate the stress of resume and cover letter writing. Zety asked 500 HR managers how they feel about this emerging trend.

Career Advice

Boost Your Hiring Odds: Discover the Perfect Resume Length

What's the average resume length? Who writes the longest resumes? To find out, we've analyzed over 170,000 resumes created in our builder. Read on to learn what we've discovered!

Career Advice

Survey Finds 57% of Employees Would Rather Give Up Their Job Than Their Workplace Romance

1,000+ workers share their experiences with workplace romance

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HR Interactions Survey Finds 54% of Workers Would Report Colleagues Having an Intimate Relationship

Discover what triggers employees to seek HR assistance and how they evaluate the resulting experiences.

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AI in the Workplace Survey Finds 99% of Workers Are Using AI

A new analysis of 1,150 U.S. workers found that people are racing to adopt AI technology in the workplace and improve their skills amid a surprising number of AI-related job losses.

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Financial Habits and Health Survey Finds 60% of Workers Have Tightened Belts Due To Layoff Concerns

Discover the latest insights on U.S.-based employees' financial habits, money-related emotions, and the impact of the tight labor market on professional choices.

Career Advice

Resume Skills Report Finds Soft Skills Superceeded Hard Skills in 2023

Analysis of 50,000 documents to examine resume trends related to the shift in skills sections over a 5-year period.

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.

Career Advice

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.

Career Advice

Unveiling the Power of Employee Recognition

Discover the latest insights on the role of praise, perceived strengths and weaknesses, and views on making personal sacrifices in pursuit of a career.

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.

Career Advice

New Report Reveals Male vs Female CEO Personality Traits

Career Advice

Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Rely on Debt to Cover Essentials

Survival debt has become the new norm as inflation rises, forcing workers to borrow for basic needs.

Resume Examples

Acting Resume Template + Examples for 2025

An acting resume allows you to highlight your talent and qualifications in a truly professional manner. Find out how to write one now and astonish recruiters with your rich background.

Resume Examples

Tax Accountant Resume Sample & Guide [20+ Tips]

You help families maximize their tax returns. You perform due diligence on behalf of enterprises. You need a great tax accountant resume to prove all that. We're here to help.

Resume Help

Best Resume Keywords for 2025 [for Use to Pass the ATS]

Find out all you need to know about which resume keywords to use, including buzzwords, action words, along with tips, examples, suggestions, and keywords on cover letters and emails.

Resume Help

How to Start a Resume: Guide with 15+ Starters & Tips

Follow along on our tutorial for how to start a resume. This complete resume starter's guide has advice, beginning examples, preparation suggestions & more.

Resume Help

How to Write a Targeted Resume (Template & Examples)

You’re up against 200 other applicants. You look as generic as a no-name can of soup. Stand out in 3 billion colors with this guide for how to write a targeted resume to every job.

Career Advice

Career Expert Toni Frana on What College Doesn’t Teach but Should

ChatGPT, soft skills, and accepting change. What do they have in common? According to career expert Toni Frana, they’re things you should’ve learned in college but didn’t.

Resume Examples

Editor Resume Samples, Templates & Guide for 2025

You’re a great editor. But what about editing a resume for yourself? Can you ace it? Let’s get right to work with some help from our guide on how to create a perfect editor resume!

Resume Help

Online Resume Website Examples that Inspire in 2025

Are resume websites just a fad or the future of recruitment? Do you need one yourself? Let’s take a closer look, and see what options there are.

Resume Examples

Senior Graphic Designer Resume: Examples & Writing Guide

You know color theory like the back of your hand. But a senior graphic designer resume is a whole different beast to what you’re used to. Learn how to impress with our expert tips.

Cover Letter Examples

Video Editor Cover Letter: Example & Writing Tips

Be it a passion or profession, you love turning raw footage into cutting-edge graphics. But does your video editor cover letter also have blockbuster potential? We’re here to help.

Resume Examples

Writer Resume Sample, Objective, & Full Guide for 2025

It's time to create a writer resume worthy of a Pulitzer award. This guide explains the process of making a resume for a writer step-by-step. Get the inspiration flowing.

Resume Examples

Engineering Manager Resume Examples and Guide for 2025

Craft a perfect engineering manager resume with expert tips and examples. Discover how to highlight your skills and achievements to land more interviews in 2025.

Resume Examples

YouTuber Resume: Examples, Tipis & Full How-To Guide

You’ve captivated your audience, grown your brand, and want to leverage that into an even more impressive career. Learn how to do just that and more with our guide.

Resume Examples

WordPress Developer Resume: Sample & Guide (+25 Tips)

Upload your skills, Plug-in your best achievements, and hit Publish on a WordPress developer resume that’ll streamline the recruiters’ decision making process & get you hired!

Resume Examples

Yoga Teacher Resume & Yoga Instructor Resume for 2025

Take a deep breath, align your yoga resume sections, and get ready for the creation process. Together we’ll make a resume for a yoga teacher to help you get the job you’re after!

Resume Examples

Welder Resume Examples (+ Welding Resume Template)

You’re an expert at joining things together. Well, this post will help you join the company as the new welder. Read our guide to build the best welder resume they’ve ever seen.

Resume Examples

Web Developer Resume Examples & Templates for 2025

This web developer resume guide will make writing your application document simple, user-friendly, and good-looking. In other words, it will work just like your best website!

Resume Examples

Waiter Resume Examples & Guide (+Skills & Job Description)

You can sling 500 filet mignons a night, plus drinks, and do it all while entertaining customers. Prove your skills with a professional waiter resume that satisfies employers.

Resume Examples

Waitress Resume Examples, Skill List, and How-To Guide

Whether in a 5-star establishment or the local grill, you have the personality and skills to make a Zagat-worthy waitress. Prove it with the best waitress resume on the menu.

Resume Examples

Web Designer Resume Examples (Template & 20+ Tips)

Sample resume for a web designer and a complete guide with 20+ examples and expert tips. Use our web designer resume example and learn to write about web designer skills and experience. Engage the hiring manager and land that job!

Resume Examples

Warehouse Worker Resume Examples (+ Skills & More)

Do you have what it takes to be a warehouse worker? Time to get hired with a terrific warehouse resume together with the best warehouse skills for resume!

Resume Examples

Walmart Resume Example: Cashier, Stocker & Manager

Walmart is the world’s largest company by revenue. If you want to join them, your Walmart resume needs to shine and sparkle. Make sure you get it ready with our guide!

Resume Examples

Volunteer Coordinator Resume Example & Guide (+25 Tips)

You’re a natural when it comes to recruiting and directing volunteers but your resume needs help. This guide shows how to write a job-winning volunteer coordinator resume.

Resume Examples

Warehouse Manager Resume Examples & Templates for 2025

Write an outstanding warehouse manager resume. Learn how to highlight your experience and relevant skills to impress the recruiter.

Resume Examples

Warehouse Associate Resume Examples & Templates in 2025

Craft a standout warehouse associate resume with expert tips and examples. Boost your chances of landing interviews in logistics and supply chain roles.

Resume Examples

Warehouse Supervisor Resume Sample [+Skills & Objective]

You move your team to store, pick, pack, and organize the racks and aisles efficiently and cost-effectively. Prove it with this out-of-the-box sample warehouse supervisor resume.

Resume Examples

Visual Merchandising Resume: Samples and Guide

You can coordinate an outfit or create a home decor that makes products fly off the shelves. Prove it to store managers with your job-ready visual merchandising resume.

Resume Examples

Video Editor Resume Example (Template & Guide)

The way you stack those tracks is magic. How will your next employer know that? Because you’ll use this top-flight video editor resume sample to prove you’re a Premiere pro.

Resume Examples

Video Producer Resume: Examples & Writing Guide

You’re an organizational pro who always meets deadlines on video production projects. But is your resume just as well-rounded as your portfolio?

Resume Examples

How to Write a Venture Capital Resume: Example & Tips

You have an eye for opportunity and the guts to take risks. Invest in your career and write a perfect venture capital resume to land a job funding the next big startup.

Resume Examples

Veterinary Technician Resume: Samples for a Vet Tech in 2025

You love all the fuzzy creatures and you’d do everything to help them. The problem is your vet tech resume should be anything but fuzzy. Learn how to crush it in the resume world.

Resume Examples

Virtual Assistant Resume Examples & Job Description

You’re a remote warrior, able to make reports, manage social profiles, or plan itineraries from the comfort of your home. Show it to them with a perfect virtual assistant resume.

Resume Examples

Veterinary Receptionist Resume Examples & Key Skills

Need a veterinary receptionist resume that shows off your strengths and key skills? Here’s an example of a resume for veterinary receptionists, plus a how-to.

Resume Examples

Veterinary Assistant Resume Example + Vet Assistant Duties

The first step to getting a vet assistant job is writing a resume that will pass the strictest vetting procedures. F(er)ret not. We’re here to assist you.

Resume Examples

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.

Resume Examples

Videographer Resume Template & Guide (20+ Examples)

You’ve got an eye and you know how to use it. But how do you convince employers and get jobs? Use this sample videographer resume to work it like the Russo Brothers and get hired.

Resume Examples

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.

Resume Examples

Real UX Designer Resume Examples & Guide for 2025

Get the information architecture for a UX designer resume that will help you create a user-friendly product. Show you’ve got the UX chops they need and land the job you’re after.

Resume Examples

Truck Driver Resume: Examples, Template & Skills [2025]

Honk, honk! Here's a delivery of an excellent truck driver resume sample and expert resume writing tips. Rev up your job searching engine!

Resume Examples

Tutor Resume: Sample & Guide [20+ Tutoring Examples]

A complete guide to writing a professional resume for a tutor. 20+ examples and tips from our experts. Use our tutor resume sample.

Resume Examples

4+ UI/UX Resume Samples (Guide with Templates & Skills)

UX designer resume and UI developer resume samples that get jobs. Get 20+ great examples and job-winning tips from our experts. Read our guide to writing a professional resume for a UI/UX designers and developers. Highlight your UX/UI skills and achievements, get a lot more interviews, and kick-start your career!

Resume Examples

Urgent Care Physician Resume Samples & Template [2025]

Create a compelling urgent care physician resume with our expert guide. Discover urgent care physician resume examples and actionable tips!

Resume Examples

User Experience / UX Researcher Resume Sample & Guide

You’re flexible, constantly evolving the user’s experience to be A class. But if you don’t spend time evolving your UX researcher resume just as much, you’ll get left in the dust.

Resume Examples

Vendor Management Resume: Guide With Examples & Key Skills

Looking to write a resume for vendor management jobs? Read on for expert vendor management resume tips and key skills you should feature to get interviews.

Resume Examples

Uber Driver Resume Sample and Job Description

Looking to become an Uber driver but can’t figure out how to write a good resume? Rev up your engine and prepare to learn with this expert Uber driver resume writing guide.

Resume Examples

UPS Package Handler Resume Example & Job Description

Want to land a job at a global logistics company? Follow our expert tips to craft a professional UPS resume that delivers your message with no delays.