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Resume Order of Jobs, Experience & Items of Information

Is your resume sporting an “out of order” sign? Get everything up and running smoother than a Tesla by learning the perfect resume order.

Resume Structure & How to Organize a Resume

The way you structure your resume could mean the difference between landing an interview and rejection. But do you really know how to organize your resume in the most effective way?

Skills-Based Resume [Template & Examples]

Going through a career change or having employment gaps can make writing a resume tough. Find out if the skills-based resume format could be your golden ticket.

50+ Resume Dos and Don'ts

Learn the dos and don'ts of resume writing, along with what not to put on a resume and how to build a good resume without making critical resume mistakes. Over 50 resume dos and don'ts with examples and tips.

What Should Not Be Included in a Resume? [15+ Things]

It doesn’t matter what job you’re applying for, avoid these resume mistakes like the plague. Here’s what should not be included in a resume no matter what!

References Available Upon Request—On a Resume or Off?

You have a list of ex-coworkers ready to gush about your skills to any hiring manager. Should you put “references available upon request” on a resume or leave it off?

How to Address a Cover Letter (And Who Should It Be To?)

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!

Cover Letter Salutation & Best Greeting Examples

How you finish depends a lot on how you start. Write a cover letter salutation that will have recruiters reading to the end.

Dear Hiring Manager Cover Letter Example & Guide

This might burst your bubble, but “Dear Hiring Manager” isn’t the new black. Learn when to use “Dear Hiring Manager” in a cover letter and when you need to tailor your greeting.

Organizational Skills: Definition & Examples for Your Resume

Learn all you need about organizational skills: What are organizational skills? Why are organizational skills important? How to nail them when job-hunting?

Administrative Skills for Office Jobs & a Resume [+ Examples]

Office and administrative skills can keep a workplace from dissolving into chaos. But what exactly are they?

CV Design: 13+ Best Curriculum Vitae Designs for 2020

Looking like everyone else won’t get you anywhere. Separate yourself from the masses with the best CV designs around.

Human Resources (HR) Assistant Resume Sample [+Skills]

Are you aiming for the company’s HR assistant role? Your resume has to be better than all others, as you’ll be working with the HR manager. Here’s how to nail it in no time.

Hostess Resume Examples & Job Description [+Host Skills]

A hostess resume sample that gets jobs. Get 20+ job-winning examples and tips from our experts. Complete guide to write a professional resume for hosting work.

Hospitality Resume Examples [+Objective & Skills]

A hospitality resume sample that lands interviews. Get 20+ job-winning examples and tips from experts. Full guide to write a resume for hospitality careers.

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

To your interview bring a pen, 3 copies of your resume, and a list of references. Optionally, take a folder or portfolio, pack of chewing gum, and a list of question to the interviewer.

Server Job Description for a Resume: Examples and How-To

Food and drink orders are your speciality. Now serve up an irresistible resume with the perfect server job description.

Dishwasher Resume Sample with Job Description & Skills

Why aren’t you getting hired? They’ve got a lot of applicants and you don’t stand out. Clean up your appearance with this sample dishwasher resume you can copy, adjust, and use.

Line Cook Resume Sample [+Job Description and Skills]

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

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!

Sous Chef Resume Sample: Guide & 20+ Examples

A sous chef, sometimes referred to as its full name, a Sous-Chef de cuisine, is right under the executive chef in a commercial kitchen and restaurant. A sous chef resume is meant to show your cooking skills, cuisine knowledge, and leadership abilities.