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“My Pet Died” (& Other Lies to Get out of Work): 2021 Study

How many times have you killed your grandma? Do you spend more time with the “dentist” than with your coworkers? Let’s look into some popular excuses we make up to get out of work.

Top 10 Employability Skills: Definition & List of Examples

Employability is the ability to gain and maintain employment. You need a certain set of skills and personality traits, and proper education to be able to find a job and meet its requirements.

How to Write an Elevator Pitch (Examples & Speech 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!

Childhood Dream Jobs [2021 Study]

Do people land their dream jobs from childhood? One study asks 2,000 Americans if they fulfilled their childhood dreams. Here are the results.

Detail-Oriented: Why You Need to Show Off This Job Skill

Here’s how to appear detail-oriented on your resume and in an interview. Because sometimes you do need to sweat the small stuff.

Job Responsibilities: How to Describe Your Current Duties [+Examples]

In your resume and in job interviews, you need to know how to describe your current job responsibilities. Here's how to leverage your work duties to maximum effect.

Top C# Interview Questions: Guide and 20+ Examples from IT Pros

Learn what kind of C# questions to expect at a technical interview, why they are asked, and how to prepare. We reached out to IT pros to help you out!

Critical Thinking Skills: Definition, Examples & How to Improve

The only guide on critical thinking skills you’ll need. Learn what critical thinking is, why it’s so important today, and how to boost your critical thinking skills in no time!

30 Great Conversation Starters [Topics, Questions & Openers]

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.

Conceptual Skills: Definition and 20+ Examples

Learn everything you need about conceptual skills. What are conceptual skills? How to identify them? How to nail them when job-hunting?

20+ Effective Communication Skills (Good for a Resume)

Need to show your good communication skills on a resume or at an interview? Our guide gives you the best verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills to list.

What Are Your Career Goals? (Professional Examples)

Set career goals that fire you up like something Elon Musk just tested on the launchpad. Learn to pick professional goals you can meet + see how to describe them in a job interview.

Data-Driven Career Change Ideas for People in Industries Most Affected by the Pandemic

If you’ve been working in the industry that got hit hardest by the pandemic and lost your job—here’s a list of alternative careers for you. Based on real data.

Burnout: Prevention, Treatment, and Advice for Employees & Employers

210 million people worldwide and 11 million Americans suffer from burnout. The syndrome occurs across all industries. What causes it? How can you fight it? Read on to find out.

Biodata Format for Marriage & Job [Download MS Word Form]

A complete guide on how to write a biodata and a free downloadable biodata format in MS Word. Plus, marriage biodata format examples. Check out our biodata form and template!

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.

How to Automate Your Life (Everyday Automation)

When you’re not worried about the mundane details of life, you have more capacity for creativity and *genius* ideas. Achieve that state by automating your life.

Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Does age discrimination happen often? One study asks 2,000 Americans if they have been discriminated against and their attitude regarding ageism. Here are the results.

Administrative Skills for Office Jobs & a Resume (50 Examples)

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

How to Show a Promotion on a Resume (or Multiple Positions)

If you worked a long time for the same company, you may be confused about how to display multiple positions and promotions on your resume. Fret not, we’ll show you how (and more).

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Resume Examples [20 Tips]

You know how to take care of the patients, and we know how to take care of your CNA resume so that it lands you a job. Let’s make your nursing assistant resume stand out.

Bartender Resume Examples: Template & Bartending Skills

You’d make the perfect bartender with your friendly attitude, drink knowledge, and your deft hands. Let the bar manager or bar owner know that with a perfect bartender resume.

Resume for a Part-Time Job: Template and How to Write

Limited time doesn’t mean limited opportunities. Make the job possibilities limitless with a perfect resume for a part-time job.

CV Design: 13+ Best Curriculum Vitae Designs for 2021

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

Science Resume Template (Tips & CV Examples for Scientist)

From petri dish to Python, you’re the scientist the future is waiting for. Bring that wait to an end with the best science resume out there.

Legal Assistant Resume Examples 2021 (with Job Description)

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

Medical Doctor Resume Examples & Tips (+ MD CV Template)

You worked hard to make a bright future for you and your patients. Now it’s time for the payoff. But you’ll need to get hired first. Make it happen with this doctor resume sample.

How to List Projects on a Resume (Work, Personal, Academic)

Listing projects on a resume can instantly boost your chances of job hunting success. See how both freelancers and regular workers can harness the power of projects.

US Resume Format (American Style Resume Template)

When in America, do as Americans do. Write a great American resume using this compendium of U.S. style tips and tricks.

How to Make a Resume in Word: Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a resume in MS Word doesn’t need to be a nightmare. Make a resume in Word that every hiring manager will remember with ease.