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Are Cover Letters Necessary in 2025? Do You Need One?

Your resume is perfect and ready to be sent. But what about your cover letter? Is a cover letter necessary? We have the answer!

Free CV Templates for Microsoft Word to Download

Are you struggling to find the best and free CV template for Word? This is now over! You’ve just landed the collection of CV templates to download and use right away.

Data Analyst Cover Letter 2025: Examples & Guide

Looking for an impressive data analyst cover letter? Let me share some expert tips and examples. Learn how to write a professional cover letter for data analyst jobs in no time!

Millennials Are Killing…It! [2021 Study in Defense of the Millennial]

Millennials have killed everything around them. Or have they? We asked more than 1000 people what they think of Millennials and compared that to reality.

Medical Assistant Cover Letter: Sample & Template 2025

Do we have a medical assistant in the room? If so, read on to see how to write a great medical assistant cover letter, even without experience!

Top Most Respected Jobs 2022

Love doctors but hate politicians? You’re not alone. Some jobs are more respected than others. Find out which careers are most esteemed and what makes a job worthy of respect.

Engineering Cover Letter Examples & Template for 2025

Trying to engineer a cover letter, but it’s more difficult than creating an eco-friendly car engine? Read my guide and see that it can actually be much easier!

How to Write a Counter Offer Letter: Sample for 2025

Writing a counter offer letter might feel like walking on ice. But there’s a way to do it right! Find our professional tips below (plus a salary negotiations sample).

Icebreaker Games and Questions to Kick off Your Next Meeting

Best icebreaker games and questions. Learn how to break the ice in meetings and other professional contexts. Make everyone feel at ease and avoid awkwardness.

Job Loss in Your Later Years: 6 Tips for Senior Workers

Have you lost your job later in your career? Read our actionable tips for senior professionals and figure out how to deal with that difficult situation.

Best Administrative Assistant Cover Letter Examples

Let me assist you with writing a remarkable administrative assistant cover letter. Read this how-to guide and impress your future employer more than a great surprise office party.

Physician CV Example & Writing Guide for Physicians

Want to get a great medical job? Show your professional excellence with a physician CV that makes you shine. Our example physician CV and professional advice will guide the way.

Worst Office Sins in the American Workplace [2021 Study]

What’s the worst act you’ve committed or seen at work? We ask 1,000+ Americans and the results are shocking.

What You Can Learn From the Mistakes of Career Experts

We all make mistakes, even the best. Read the professional regrets of our career experts and what you can learn from them to ensure you won’t go down the same path.

Degree in Hand, Resume in Demand: New Grad Resume Stats

Discover the top resume trends for 2025 grads! Learn what employers value most—from skills to salary trends—with expert insights from Zety and NACE data.

Are Gen Z Bad Employees? Facts vs. Myths

You’ve heard that Gen Zs are bad employees, but is that true? I’m on a quest to find the truth about Gen Z's work ethic using data-based reports.

How to Format a Cover Letter: Examples & Templates 2025

You don’t often get to write a cover letter. Yet, to land the job you want, you must crack it. In this guide, I'll show you a cover letter format that secures your next interview.

How Do Employees View Workplace Surveillance? [2022 Study]

Feeling controlled? Today’s workplace surveillance is a digital playground. Employers can track employees' every move. Here’s what people really think about Big Brother watching them.

25+ Employer Red Flags You Need to Know

Want to avoid bad employment? Learn about job red flags. See how to avoid scams and problematic work environments and make more informed career choices.

Mind the Skills Gap: Navigating the U.S. Skills Gap in 2024

This article offers more than just the skills gap definition. Read on to find out everything you should know about the current talent gap in the U.S.!

Perfect Recruitment Process: Key Insights for 2023

What does the perfect hiring process look like? 1000 employees share their experiences with job hunting and open up about what they really expect from recruiters.

10 Persuasive Writing Techniques for Cover Letters

A persuasive cover letter can open doors. Learn how to use persuasive writing techniques in cover letters to convince recruiters you’re the best candidate for the job.

10 Alternatives to College Degrees for Any Budget

A 4-year degree isn’t required to succeed in life. These alternatives to college education provide opportunities to gain skills and experience without needing student loans.

Criminal Record at Work [2022 Study]

Should ex-offenders be reintegrated into society by getting employed? Here’s what people really think about second-chance hiring.

Gig Economy: Definition, Statistics & Trends [2024 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 2024 aggregated from multiple independent sources.

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.

How Long Does It Take to Write a Resume? Zety’s Study

The time spent on writing a resume depends on many elements. After all, it’s a highly personal document. See our study and learn the average time it takes to write a resume.

The Great Resignation: Why Workers Are Quitting in Droves

Millions of workers across America are quitting their jobs in search of new opportunities. Find out their reasons, and what employers can do to stem the tide.

The Truth about Mondays: 2023 Work Week Research

Different workdays evoke different emotions. Are Mondays the worst and Fridays the best? Not necessarily. Here’s how people really feel about each day of the workweek.

Workers on the Gig Economy: 2022 Statistics

Gig job or full-time employment? Here’s what people think about the concept of short-term and contract work.