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Best Resume Structure: How to Organize Your 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?

Business Development Manager Resume: Sample & 20+ Tips

It would be a shame if your superb BD abilities were presented on an underdeveloped business development resume. Let’s make sure your resume delivers.

Account Executive Resume Sample & Writing Guide (20+ Tips)

This guide will show you a sample account executive resume you can copy, adjust, and use. Plus, expert tips on how to create a resume to land the best account exec jobs.

How to Write a Letter of Interest for a Job (Sample & 20+ Tips)

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

Law School Application Resume Template (20+ Examples)

How to write a law school resume? What sections to include? Should it be one-page or longer? Find out here and see the best law school application resume examples!

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.

MBA Application Resume Template & Guide (20+ Examples)

A complete guide to writing a standout MBA resume. Harvard? Wharton? No matter. You’ll land your dream MBA program thanks to our actionable examples and tons of expert tips. Read more!

25 Teacher Interview Questions & Answers [Common & Hard]

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 List References on a Resume [Reference Page Format]

In the past, it was common for everyone to include references on a resume with the "References available upon request" line at the bottom. But experts warn against this. When can you include resume references? How should you list them to be safe? Learn how to format your references with this guide.

STAR Method Technique Interview Questions & Answers

Situation, Task, Action, and Result — the STAR method is a way of responding to behavioral interview questions. How to use it to your advantage? Read on.

How to Create an Elevator Pitch (12 Examples & Template)

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!

13+ Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign Resume Templates

The best Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign resume templates from all over the internet: all in one place (FREE templates included!). Download with a single click.

50+ Best Job Interview Tips & Tricks That Get Jobs

The best job interview tips to turn any interview into a success. Last minutes before the meeting? Preparing well in advance? We've got it all.

General Resume Examples That Aren’t Generic: 11 Templates

In this guide you’ll learn *when* and *how* to use a general, universal resume. Plus, you’ll see an easy-to-use template you can copy and tweak in no time.

How to Decline a Job Offer Gracefully [Plus Email Examples & 10+ Tips]

Thanks, but no thanks. You’ve got a better offer. How to tell the hiring team without stepping on toes? Use this guide for how to decline a job offer gracefully (with examples).

How to Put Study Abroad on a Resume & Wow Employers

Some say studying abroad looks good on a resume. Others see it as “academic tourism.” Here’s how to put it on your resume to get that job—no matter who reads your application.

(Active) Listening Skills: Definition, Examples, Techniques

Active listening skills for jobs. See how to put listening skills on a resume—and how to be a better listener—with 35+ resume active listening examples & tips.

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

Oh, the dreaded elevator pitch. Unless you’re one of the slick salesmen from Mad Men or the Wolf of Wall Street, you probably hate it. Nothing wrong with that — a traditional elevator pitch is a lost cause. Here’s how to fix yours to make it actually work!

Two Weeks Notice Letter (Template and Writing Guide)

A simple two weeks notice letter saves a lot of headaches. Use this sample two weeks notice resignation letter to keep from burning bridges. Learn how to write a professional letter of resignation. See examples, templates, and tips for paper and email resignation letters. Leave with class, don't burn bridges.

Cover Letter Spacing & Margins: Size, Rules, 10+ Tips

You’ve written a great cover letter. But will the hiring team disqualify you if you flub your cover letter spacing? No, but use our guide to make sure you don’t look sloppy.

How Far Back Should a Resume Go: How Many Jobs or Years?

How many years should you go back on a resume? Is it a good idea to list those back-in-the-day jobs? What to add if you're a junior? Read on to get the answer.

107 Part Time Jobs Near Me & How to Get Them (+Online & Weekend)

Here are 107 of the best part time jobs, plus expert advice on how to get a part time job fast, be it online, on the weekend, or as second jobs. Everything you need. Read on!

How To Sleep Better: The Importance of Healthy Sleep Habits [+Tips]

How important is sleep, why should you care, and how will improper sleep hygiene mess with your health and wellness? Learn how to sleep better from this expert-driven guide.

14+ Simple & Basic Resume Templates (Easy to Customize)

Not only do our simple resume templates please the recruiter's eye, but they are also ATS-scannable. Here's a selection of our best basic CV templates you can download now.

15+ Best Informational Interview Questions to Ask

These 15 informational interview questions will take your job search from the slow lane to light speed. The best questions to ask in an informational interview give you special knowledge, plus insider allies pulling to get you hired fast. Learn the information interview questions that break the ice and multiply your network!