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12 Best Online Resume Builders Reviewed

Check out review of the 12 best online resume builders. Find out out all you need to know about the prices, resume templates. See pros and cons. Read more!

240 Resume Words: Action Verbs, Power Words, Adjectives, Buzzwords

List of resume action words, action verbs and power words to use instead of: team player, leadership, responsible for, communication, and lots more. Plus how to use power words in a resume to get more interviews. See lists of resume buzzwords, verbs, and adjectives, and which words to avoid and use to land that dream job fast!

How to Check Your Online Presence Before Recruiters Look You Up

Manage your online reputation! Get tips on how to check your online reputation before applying for the job. Read this guide to learn how to clean up your online presence.

Do I Need a Cover Letter? Are Cover Letters Necessary in 2019? [+Tips]

Do I need a cover letter? Is it important? What if the job offer doesn’t require a cover letter? Read this guide to find out all you need to know.

Hiring & Recruiting Statistics: Job Search, Interview, Resume Stats 2019

Definitive list of human resource & job search statistics for 2019: resumes, job interviews, hiring & recruiting in numbers. Great for HR experts and job seekers.

Resume and Cover Letter: Difference & How They Work Together

Use your resume to list the critical aspects of your professional experience. Use your cover letter to describe them. Read on to understand the difference once and for all.

Does It Make Sense to Go Back to College After Graduating?

Thinking about going back to college? It might well be your best decision ever. But it can backfire, too. Find out if it’s right for you.

ATS Resume: Template & 10+ Tips on How to Pass the Resume Test

If you’re serious about getting a job, you must know how an ATS works. Otherwise, you’ll expend your time and energy making resumes no one will ever have a chance to read.

How to Make Your Resume Stand Out: Two Real-Life Case Studies

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.

Resume Icons—The Best Resume Icon Gallery [100+ to Download]

We’ve combed the Internet to select 100+ best resume icons. They’re all FREE to download and ready to use on your resume. Check them out now!

Free Resume Templates: 17+ Free CV Templates to Download & Use

This article gives you 18 different free resume & CV templates you can use right away to get started on your job search. All of our free resume templates are downloadable, work for CVs too, and we have curated the best and most effective ones so you can jump straight to building a great resume or CV.

Infographic Resume Templates [13 Examples to Download & Use Now]

Visual resume templates are easy to find, but great infographic resume examples that are creative and artistic are much less common. But don't worry. We've taken the time and effort to sift through the web to bring you the best infographic templates for resumes that will be sure to impress your interviewer.

15+ Resume Design Ideas, Inspirations & Templates【How-to Tutorial】

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.

Free Resume Templates for Word: 15 CV/Resume Formats to Download

MS Word resume templates in .doc and .docx and better alternatives to layouts provided by the Microsoft Office suite.

Modern Resume Templates & 18 Examples [A Complete Guide]

Modern resume design for the modern day resume. See creative samples and follow our guide to make the best modern resume that will land you the job.

Google Docs Resume Templates: 10+ Free Formats to Download (2019)

Stop struggling with your resume layout. Get a beautiful resume in no time for free! See our list of the best Google Docs resume templates. Choose from amazing editable resume templates available in Google Docs and impress every recruiter. Find a resume tailored to your profession and start getting more job offers!

Creative Resume Templates (16+ Examples to Download & Guide)

You're creative, but you need to find a way to show it on your resume. Don't worry. This article has over 15 creative resume templates ideas with samples and downloads in PDF and Word. A complete guide follows on how to make a professional, artistic resume that will stand out to get you that interview.

One-Page Resume Templates: 15 Examples to Download and Use Now

Struggling to fit your resume on one page? Check out our list of the best 1-page resume templates that’ll let you put all your important information on a single page. Stop worrying that recruiters will skip your resume because it’s too long! Pick from 15 modern, creative, or basic templates and start getting more offers!

Student Resume/CV Templates: 15 Examples to Download & Use Now

The best resume templates for students you’ll ever see - all in one place! Writing a high school resume? A college resume for an internship? A grad resume for your first job? No matter. You’ll have a beautiful resume that grabs attention and gets you tons of interviews! Use our templates and write a resume fast and easy!

Top 14 Best Resume Templates to Download in 2019 [Also Great for CV]

Looking for the best resume templates? Our great resume templates are perfect for writing your CV. Don't settle for good when you can have the best resume.

Resume Styles: Pick the Best Resume Style for Your Needs [20+ Tips]

With such a variety of available resume styles, finding the best for your needs may be a bit of a challenge. But no longer. We cherry-picked the best resume styles to help you out.

Functional Resume Template & Examples [Complete Guide]

You’re in the middle of a career change or have gaps in your employment. Show managers and coordinators how valuable your skills are with a great functional resume.

Secretary Resume: Sample & Complete Guide [+20 Examples]

Secretaries work in different industries and take care of administrative duties such as taking phone calls and managing correspondence. Your secretary resume has to prove you are a multitasker able to work under pressure.

Sous Chef Resume: Sample & Complete Writing Guide [20+ Tips]

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.