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What Tense to Use in a Resume: Past or Present? What Voice?

Choose the right resume tense and voice, pass the ATS scan and land that interview. Here’s how.

What to Bring to an Interview & Printable Checklist with 12 Crucial Items

What to bring to a job interview? Use this short, printable interview checklist. Mark each item as you stuff your interview folder and get ready to take the job!

What to Do to Help Your Kids Be Successful

The world in which your kids are growing up is vastly different from the one you grew up in. Researchers continue to seek out the specifics that will help develop a robust 21st-century policy for early education. How do children learn outside the classroom versus inside? Does technology have impact? How can parents, teachers, peers and others help kids succeed? Here are seven common sense and science-backed takeaways that will help your child thrive on the path to adulthood.

What to Wear to an Interview: Outfits & Attire (Women & Men)

Fix up, look sharp. How to dress for interview success: Attire for men & women with expert interview clothing tips, outfit ideas, and simple suggestions that work in any scenario.

What Your Cover Letter Should Say (But Probably Doesn't)

"Say not what the company can do for you, say what you can do for the company." It's simple as that. We'll show you exactly how to say it.

Women in Tech: Stories Behind the Statistics

In this technology-dependent world, it's clear that the flow of information is key to our shared future. But who gets to help build that future? Of all entry-level positions in the tech field, just 37 percent are occupied by women. For managerial positions and the hallowed “C-Suite,” the number drops to 15 percent. So why is this?

Work-Life Balance Is Dead, and Here's Why

When you finally come home at the end of a long day of work, you want to have an actual life. You socialize, shop, catch a movie, and maybe go to your favorite restaurant. The truth is, all that time, a thought lingers in the back of your mind: “I have to wake up early tomorrow.” And there’s nothing wrong with it. We’re looking into whether it makes sense to try and achieve a perfect balance between your work and life—and if not, what are some alternative attitudes.

​Working Too Hard? The US States with the Most Amount of Free Time

Check our nation-wide report to see which states rank as having the most amount of free time, leading employees to maintain a healthier work-life balance.

Worst Career Regrets People Have (but You Can Avoid)

Career regret is common, but you don't have to make the same mistakes others have made. Learn what most people regret and avoid these bad career decisions. Otherwise, you'll live with them for the rest of your professional life.

Wrongful Termination: Is It Unlawful Firing? What to Do [Examples]

Are you a wrongful termination victim? Was Your firing unlawful? This simple checklist helps you find out, with tips from wrongful discharge experts that show what to do next.

Your Personal Life Is a Project. Learn to Manage It like a PM Superstar!

We all know these people who always seem to be on top of things—get more done in less time, deliver on every task they take on. To help you become one of them, I reached out to a few successful project managers—people who get paid to be *master* planners—and asked what to do to better manage one’s personal life. Here are their best tips.

You might aspire to leadership roles—but are you a leader?

Who can be called a leader? There are numerous perspectives and many disagreements. Would you like to be one? Find out what’s most important.

You Love Your Career… But You’re Burning Out

The risk of burnout nowadays is higher than ever. Seven out of ten Millenials are experiencing some level of burnout in their jobs. Why are we feeling burned out then? Is it because we hate our jobs? Our peers? No. Burnout can affect even those of us who love our careers. But it can be avoided. And this article will show you how to do it.

30 Best Job Search Sites & Boards to Find Employment Fast

List of top job search sites: online boards, search engines, and employment websites plus 15 niche alternatives. With expert advice on finding a job fast.

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.

Microdosing LSD to GTD: Fact of Fiction?

Micro doses of LSD and other psychedelics have become the new cognitive enhancer of choice in the Silicon Valley. Young professionals report increased productivity, creativity, and even compassion. But are there any research-backed findings that prove microdosing psychedelics might actually work? Can other, more “traditional” enhancers be of any use? We’re investigating the issue and confronting the hype with science.

Cable Technician Resume: Sample and Full Writing Guide [20+ Tips]

You climb the walls and do the installs, keeping the country’s digital pulse pounding. But how can you prove that to employers? Use this switched-on sample cable technician resume.

Construction Project Manager Resume: Sample & Guide

When it comes to construction, from the planning stages through to completion, you know it all. Use this guide to learn how to construct a resume that’ll land you an interview.

Reference Letter of Recommendation Template (20+ Tips)

A reference letter can make or break an application. Learn how to write a letter of reference so compelling that it lands the interview.

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.

15 One Page Resume Templates [Examples of 1 Page Format]

Struggling to fit your resume on one page? Check out our list of the best 1-page resume templates that’ll let you put all your important information on a single page. Stop worrying that recruiters will skip your resume because it’s too long! Pick from 15 modern, creative, or basic templates and start getting more offers!

Occupational Therapy Resume: Sample & Writing Guide [20+ Tips]

Your outstanding patience and skills have helped many people lead normal lives. But does your occupational therapy resume show it? Let’s make sure it does.

IT Technician Resume: Sample & Guide [8+ Tips for IT Technician Jobs]

You’ve got software skills and hardware skills. Even plenty of network skills. Now, all you need to score the IT tech jobs you want is a perfectly written IT technician resume.

Barista Resume: 20+ Examples of Job Descriptions & Skills

Whether you’re applying to be a barista at the corner Dunkin or a shift supervisor at the independent cafe and bookstore, this guide will help you do a barista resume right.

People to People: The Crucial Customer Service Skills in the Workforce

You’d think that in the digital era, skills such as customer service would become obsolete on the job market. In reality, it’s completely the opposite. Here’s why.

Fashion Stylist Resume: Examples & Writing Guide [20+ Tips]

Enjoy our fashion stylist resume writing guide. Copy and personalize our fashion stylist resume template. Learn how to write the best fashion stylist resume. Land an interview.

Fashion Resume Examples (Templates & Guide with 20+ Tips)

In this guide, you’ll see how to make a fashion resume. Feel free to use our template: copy, adjust and personalize it to make your own, tailored fashion resume today.

College Freshman Resume Template & Guide [20+ Examples]

College life is expensive and you need a part-time gig to get you through it. Land one with a great college freshman resume.

How to Write a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for a Job Application

A complete guide to writing a CV that wins you the job. 15+ actionable examples and insider tips. Use our CV template and learn from the best CV examples out there. Writing a CV has never been that easy. Read more and learn how to make your own!

How to Follow up on a Job Application (with Email Samples)

Once you’ve submitted your job application, don’t just sit and wait. Employers expect you to follow up! This guide will show you how to do it right, beat your competition, and land that dream job. Use our sample resume follow-up email, see a follow-up phone call script and learn the most effective follow-up hacks and tips.