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

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

Data Scientist Cover Letter: Sample & Full Guide

You pull insights from data that help companies make smart decisions. Prove your Oracle skills and get them to read your resume with a wow-getting data scientist cover letter.

Gig Economy: Definition, Statistics & Trends [2020 Update]

Some say the gig economy is booming, some say it’s declining. Learn the complex truth about the gig economy from statistics and research from 2020 aggregated from multiple independent sources.

Resume Introduction [+Intro Paragraph Examples]

Everyone knows that a good beginning grabs attention. Grab the recruiter hook, line, and sinker with a fantastic resume introduction.

The Perfect Cover Letter for Any Job (Example & Guide)

They say that nothing’s perfect. Challenge that by writing the perfect cover letter to get the perfect job.

Medical Receptionist Cover Letter: Sample, Format, & Writing Guide

Welcome to the only cover letter writing guide you’ll ever need. In 5 minutes, you’ll learn how to write a medical receptionist cover letter that stuns every hiring manager.

Skills Based CV Template & Functional CV Examples

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.

Physician CV Example [+Curriculum Vitae Template]

Show the recruiter that you’re exactly what the doctor ordered with the perfect physician CV.

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 Put Shadowing on a Resume [+Examples]

Short of being hired, shadowing is the next best thing. Learn how you put shadowing on your resume correctly so that recruiters start following you.

How to List Programming Languages on a Resume

You know the saying: garbage in, garbage out. List programming languages on your resume so that it’s resume in, job out.

How to Quit a Job Gracefully (How to Tell Your Boss You're Quitting)

Peace out, I quit. It’s time to move on. Whether you hate your boss or not, you need to know how to quit a job gracefully. Stop the burning bridge with this fast guide to quitting.

How to Decline a Job Offer Politely (Bonus: Email Sample)

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).

College Student Resume Template & Guide [20+ Examples]

Learn how to write a great resume for college student jobs with 20+ actionable samples, tips from experts, and the best university student resume examples.

Illegal Interview Questions an Employer Cannot Ask [So Don't Answer!]

List of illegal interview questions outlawed by the EEOC. Don’t ask & don’t answer these illegal job interview questions—and find out what to say instead.

Veterinary Technician Resume: Sample & Writing Guide [20+ Tips]

You love all the fuzzy creatures and you’d do everything to help them. The problem is your vet tech resume should be anything but fuzzy. Learn how to crush it in the resume world.

How to Put Dean's List on a Resume [Guide + Tips]

Your resume must stand out in a pile of 250+ applications. Putting Dean's List on a resume might boost your chances. Learn how to make it work for you.

Nursing Skills for Your Resume & Career [+Tips]

To be a great nurse you must have a set of strong nursing skills. But what are they exactly? Read on to find out. And learn which ones are the best nursing skills for your resume.

Presentation Skills: Examples & Tips to Improve Yours

In this guide, we go hard on presentation skills, with tips, examples, and strategies to help you prove yours in practice—and on your resume.

107 Part Time Jobs Near Me (Weekend, Online, & Daytime)

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!

Legal Assistant Resume Sample [+Skills & 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.

Collaboration Skills: Definition, Examples & How to Improve

Teamwork is so natural for you that you put the “me” in “team.” Show employers you’re the A team with the best collaboration skills for your resume.

High School Graduate Resume: Template & 20+ Examples

Graduating launches you out of high school and into the workforce. Getting your first job seems daunting, but you can definitely land it with a great high school graduate resume.

Personal Assistant Resume (Sample Job Description & Skills)

A guide to writing a the best personal assistant resume out there. 20+ actionable examples you can adjust and use today. Use our research assistant resume template and sample. Start getting more job offers!

5+ Short Cover Letter Examples for Quick Application

Today’s hiring process is fast and furious. Don’t waste the recruiter’s time—see our 5 short cover letter examples and learn how to make every word count.

Accounts Payable Cover Letter: Samples, Proper Format, & Writing Guide

Boost your chances of getting an accounts payable job and write a reconciled cover letter for your accounts payable resume.

Resume Design Templates: 15+ Ideas & How-to

The best resume designs and much more. This guide won’t just show you a list of resume design ideas. It'll tell you how to design a resume that gets jobs.

How to Improve Your Resume in 12 Easy Steps

There’s always room for improvement. Learn our 12 best tips on how to improve your resume to make it one in a million.

Resume Keywords: List by Industry [for Use to Pass the ATS]

Learn which resume keywords to use, including buzzwords, action words, along with tips, examples, suggestions, and keywords on cover letters and emails.

How to Make Your Resume Stand Out: Real Examples, 2020

You feel your resume isn’t good enough to beat the competition. And you’re not alone. See these transformations of Zety readers’ resumes and learn how to fix yours.