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Reasons for Leaving a Job: Best Explanation for This Interview Question

"Why did you leave your last job?" or "Why are you leaving your current job?" are interview questions that require a good explanation. Here's how to get it right.

How to Start a Cover Letter: 20+ Great Opening Lines & Paragraphs

Learn how to start a cover letter. The best cover letters have strong introductions and opening lines; we'll show you tips and examples to make yours perfect.

Unique Resume Templates: 15 Downloadable Templates to Use Now

Who says you can't find stand out from the sea of other applicants and their similar resumes? This article gives you 15 different unique resume templates you can download and use right away to get started on your job search so you can jump straight to building an exceptional resume.

Student Resume/CV Templates: 15 Examples to Download & Use Now

The best resume templates for students you’ll ever see - all in one place! Writing a high school resume? A college resume for an internship? A grad resume for your first job? No matter. You’ll have a beautiful resume that grabs attention and gets you tons of interviews! Use our templates and write a resume fast and easy!

What to Include in a Cover Letter (15+ Examples of What Goes Where)

What to put in a cover letter? ➤ Learn what goes in a cover letter, from your name and title at the top to the final P.S. ➤ Follow our list of things to include on a cover letter. ➤ See how it’s done the in best cover letters. ➤ Get that dream employer on the phone in no time!

Basic Resume Templates (15+ Examples to Download & Use Now)

You're not one for so much pomp or boastfulness. No, for you, a basic resume template and cover letter fit the bill just right. You know you want basic templates for resumes, just not where to find them. Don't worry, we've got a list of the best basic examples of resume templates out there for your use.

Internship Resume for College Students: Guide (+20 Examples)

A step-by-step guide to writing an internship resume for college students. Over 20 examples will show you how to write your CV. Use our resume sample and a template.

Customer Service Cover Letter in 8 Simple Steps (12+ Examples)

A customer service cover letter sample that gets jobs. Get 12+ great examples and job-winning tips from our experts. Read our complete guide to writing a professional cover letter for customer service. Learn the secret behind our interview-winning customer service cover letter template!

65+ Best Questions to Ask an Interviewer & Land Top Jobs [Proven Tips]

Examples of top questions to ask the employer in an interview when you hear: “Do you have any questions for me?” Interviews are conversations, not an interrogation. Ask HR the right questions in a job interview and you’ll start work on Monday. Ask the wrong one and you’ll be browsing job boards for weeks.

How to End a Cover Letter [20+ Examples of Great Closing Paragraphs]

Learn how to end a cover letter in the best way. Check out our closing paragraph examples, good ending sentences, and samples of great cover letter endings.

Write a Reference Letter that Gives Jobs [+Sample Recommendation]

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

Modern Resume Templates & 18 Examples [A Complete Guide]

Modern resume design for the modern day resume. See creative samples and follow our guide to make the best modern resume that will land you the job.

How to Write a Cover Letter For Internship Application [20+ Examples]

Stand out among other candidates. Learn how to write a perfect cover letter for an internship and kick off your career the right way!

35+ Successful Cover Letter Tips, Advice & Guidelines (With Examples)

Cover letter writing tips for 2019—sure to turn any boring letter into something employers want to read.

Cover Letter Format: Templates, Ready-to-Use Layouts, & 20+ Samples

The only guide to cover letter formatting you’ll ever need. See proper cover letter format templates, get actionable examples and expert tips. Read more!

200+ Sales Statistics You Must Know 【Real Data for 2019 & Beyond】

200 essential sales statistics sals pros must know in 2019. Gauge your competition, see what the industry benchmarks are, and more.

Computer Science Cover Letter Sample & Writing Guide [15+ Examples]

How to write a computer science cover letter way above the stack. See sample computer science cover letters, examples you can really use, plus expert tips. Follow a step-by-step cover letter writing formula and get a computer science cover letter better than most others, fast. Get the interview and land your dream job!

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.

Nursing Cover Letter Sample & Complete Writing Guide [15+ Examples]

How to write a nursing cover letter that stands out like pink party scrubs. See a sample nurse cover letter that gets hiring managers A&Ox50. Follow a broad-spectrum cover letter formula that’s road-tested and ready-to-use, with expert tips. Get the hiring manager’s attention, land the interview, and start a new career!

Entry-Level Cover Letter with No Experience Example & Writing Guide

A sample entry-level cover letter with no experience that will get you a first job that rocks! Learn how to write a cover letter for a job without experience and fix your application. No matter the field, our first job cover letter template example will present you as the strong candidate you are. Got you *covered*, read on!

How to Write a Letter of Interest [Complete Guide & 15+ Examples]

Job hunting? Learn how to write the perfect letter of interest which will get you noticed in the online jungle.

Top 25 Teacher Interview Questions & Answers [+Examples from Pros]

The 25 most common teacher interview questions and answers to prep for any teaching interview. Know what they’ll ask in advance. Prepare for the top interview questions for teachers with a time-tested approach. Don’t get caught in your underwear! Walk into the teacher interview ready and calm and land that job!

How to Become a Teacher: A Step-by-Step Guide on Teaching Careers

Want to know how to become a teacher? Struggling to understand which teacher certification to obtain and other requirements? Our guide will help *teach* you what to do to become an educator.

Personal Branding on LinkedIn and Beyond: *Pro* Tips from Kate Paine

Whether you like it or not, personal branding is something you should develop and control. Especially when it comes to your professional life. Find out how!

10+ Best Free LaTeX Resume/CV Templates to Download [Top Picks]

We’ve scoured the Internet to bring you 10+ best LaTeX resume/CV templates. Download and edit each LaTeX resume template for FREE. Check them out now!

15+ Minimalist Resume Templates to Download & Use (Free Included)

Those 400+ minimalist resume templates above? Meh. Who’d have the time to scroll through all of them? Well. We did. So you don’t have to. Here are the best of the best.

How Your Peers Can Help You Advance Your Career

When it comes to your career, you probably think you can get ahead if you impress your boss and do good work. That equation involves two people—you and your manager. But you may be overlooking one set of key players who can help you succeed: Your peers!

Starting a Side Business While Juggling a Full-Time Job? Do It This Way

How can you manage your full-time career while starting a side business? Where will you find the extra hours and energy? When will you sleep? I can tell you from experience: It’s possible. Difficult, but doable. In this article, I’m showing you how.

Gender Bias: Resume Edition [2019 Study]

Can your name kill your chances of landing an interview? Is it really enough to trigger gender and ethnic bias among employers and recruiters? This study finds out.

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.