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What to Include in a CV: 6 Must-Have Sections to Put on a CV in 2019

Find out what sections, achievements, and keywords to include on a CV to land more jobs. Learn what *not* to include so that you don’t sabotage your chances.

Writing Skills: 160 Best Writing Skills for Job & How to Improve Them

160 best writing skills for resumes in 2019. See 10 writing tips to improve your writing skills & skills for technical writing jobs, creative writing jobs, etc.

How to List Volunteer Work on Your Resume [+Sample]

A complete guide to help you list volunteer work on your resume. With volunteer resume sample and tips from experts.

Top 20+ Phone Interview Questions & Answers [Best Examples & Tips]

Got the dreaded phone interview coming up? No problem. The best way to learn how to prepare for a phone interview is to simply understand what telephone interview questions you will likely get asked. Our guide gives some examples of phone interview questions and answers to get you ready in no time.

How to Address a Cover Letter: Sample & Guide [20+ Examples]

Who to address a cover letter to? How to address a cover letter with no name? See best cover letter addressing tips AND actionable examples. Read more!

Tackle Problems Like a CIA Agent: The Phoenix Checklist

CIA Agents can’t afford to panic. When they’re faced with a problem or a challenge, they need to find a solution quick. Here’s a tool they use to achieve that.

How to be More Creative in Your Job & Why It Matters [+ 4 Proven Tips]

Creativity in the workplace is critical. Find out why it matters so much and what you can do to become more creative and innovative in your job (whatever your job is!).

30+ Great Conversation Starters to Hit It off with Anybody [+Examples]

Having some tried & tested conversation starters or conversation topics up your sleeve can help you save the day. Learn how to start a conversation with anyone on any occasion.

IT Cover Letter: Example & Full Guide [20 Information Technology Tips]

Excited about applying for that lucrative tech job? Before sending in your application, you need a cover letter. Here’s how to write the best IT cover letter the CTO has ever seen.

20+ Best Icebreaker Games and Questions [Examples]

Best icebreaker games and questions. Learn how to break the ice in meetings and other professional contexts. Make everyone feel at ease and avoid awkwardness.

CV Format: The Best Structure for a Curriculum Vitae [30+ Examples]

See good CV format examples and templates. Learn how to structure a CV to give recruiters what they want and land more interviews. Read more!

Skills Based CV/Functional CV: Template, Examples & Writing Guide

Skills based CV template and sample that will get jobs. Step-by-step guidelines on how to write a skills based/functional CV & actionable tips from HR pros.

How to Become a Nurse [Registered or Not]: Degree, Programs 💯 Tips

Want to become a nurse? Not sure if you should be an RN? Learn about programs, degrees, and requirements and how to meet them to finally start saving lives.

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.

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.

How to Get an Internship: Find Internships and Land the Best Ones Fast

How to find an internship in a few easy steps. Get inside advice nobody's telling you on how to get an internship, the best internship finders + how to ask for an internship. What they’re not saying about job fairs, networking, and tailoring your resume could sink your job search. Find internships fast and land the best now!

Glossary of Career, Employment & HR Terms (50+ Definitions)

Have trouble understanding some employment or career words and phrases? Don't worry; you're not alone. Human Resources and job recruiters often have their own recruitment lexicon, but with our glossary of career, recruitment, and HR terms, you'll be able to understand what they mean right away.

Engineering Cover Letter Sample & Step-by-Step Guide [15+ Examples]

The only engineering cover letter guide you’ll ever need. See sample engineer cover letters, actionable examples, and expert tips. Follow a foolproof step-by-step cover letter writing formula and have an engineer cover letter better than 9 out of 10 others in no time. Read more, get the interview, and land your next job!

5 Reasons Why Moving for a New Job Is a Great Thing to Do [+ Tips]

Moving for a job can (and should) be terrifying. And that’s why it’s often such a great idea. What do I mean? Read on and find out!

Suffering from Post-Undergrad Stress and Anxiety? Here's What to Do

If you’ve recently graduated and feel stressed and anxious, don’t worry. It’s a dark place a lot of human being find themselves in. Here’s how to get out.

What Career Is Right for Me? What Job Should I Have? How to Choose.

How to choose a career that’s right for you. Find out why career aptitude tests and career quizzes steer you wrong, and what to do instead!

Is the US Higher Education System a Failure? (Bryan Caplan Interview)

“Emotionally satisfying policies are generally bad. The world is full of bitter choices and unpleasant truths, and if you don’t base policies on these, you waste a lot of money and time,” Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at the George Mason University, argues. And one of the biggest wastes of time and money in the US is the higher education system. Read our interview with Professor Caplan and find out more.

3 Personal Leadership Skills To Master On The Path To Achievement

“How do I reach my goals? How do I become the person I most want to be?” In short: do what leaders do… for yourself. Practice what’s called “personal leadership.”

17 Phone Interview Tips and Hacks that Guarantee the Next Round

Actionable phone interview tips: how to prepare, what to expect, how to perform well. Use them and you’ll get to the next round after every phone screen!

100 Great Jobs for Seniors for Money, Friends, Freedom, and Flexibility

Want jobs for seniors to earn cash or work part-time? Want flexible hours, less responsibility, or want to work from home? See these jobs for senior citizens.

How to Network Your Way Into a $100,000 Job [Real-Life Story]

Meet Elle Torres who got her dream $100,000+ in her twenties, *before* finishing her degree. And the best part? She used a strategy you can replicate and network your way into any job you want.

Elevator Pitch: What’s Wrong With It & How to Make Yours Work

Oh, the dreaded elevator pitch. If you’re neither one of the slick salesmen from Man Men, nor the Wolf of Wall Street, you probably hate it. Nothing wrong with that — traditional elevator pitch is a lost cause. Here’s how to fix yours to make it actually work!

How to Write a Job Description (Free Template & Examples of Job Ads)

A quick job description template & guide to write a job description fast. Plus expert tips for Facebook job postings, LinkedIn job postings, and more.

Elevator Pitch: 12 Examples for Every Scenario & How to Write Yours

See elevator pitch examples for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Learn how to write an elevator speech step by step, and how to deliver it like a pro. Read more!

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