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Project Manager Cover Letter: Sample & Full Guide [10+ Examples]

You’re a top-tier project manager who takes metric tons of spaghetti and delivers shining finished product. This project manager cover letter sample lets you prove it to employers.

Effective Leadership Skills: Examples for Resumes & More

150 best leadership skills for resumes in 2019. Learn the qualities of a leader employers hunt for. See how to put the skills of a leader on a resume to get hired fast.

What Your Cover Letter Should Say (But Probably Doesn't)

Job-winning cover letters show you have the skill, the will, and achievements. What should a cover letter say to be like this? Here’s a step-by-step breakdown with tips & examples.

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.

Journalism Cover Letter: Sample, Proper Format, & Writing Guide

You’re a writing pro—after all, you make a living making words look good on paper. Suffering from writer’s block when it comes to your cover letter? Let me help.

Manager Resume: Sample and Complete Guide [20+ Examples]

Manager resume sample that will get jobs. Read our management resume guide and learn how to take a manager's resume to the next level. Nail that ➸ manager resume objective, highlight the right ➸ managerial skills, and ➸ start getting more interviews thanks to expert tips and hacks.

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

Here's how to answer the "Describe Your Current Job Responsibilities" question at your next interview. Our proven method works in almost EVERY case. See examples for specific professions.

Dental Assistant Resume: Sample & Complete Guide [20+ Examples]

A step by step guide to writing a professional resume for dental assistant. Use our dental assistant resume sample and a template.

Professor CV: Example, Template & Writing Guide [20+ Tips]

Writing a professor CV feels like you’re writing out the bibliography for your dissertation? Relax, we’ll sit you through it and help you get the best professor jobs.

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.

14 Downloadable Resume Templates for 2019

Are you on the hunt for the best downloadable resume templates? Perhaps a CV template or cover letter template to download? Here are over a dozen of our favorite options.

Acting Resume: Template, Sample & Actor Resume Advice [20+ Tips]

How to write an actress/actor's resume? Follow our sample acting resume template from format to bio! List the right special skills on your audition resume for beginner or professional talent. Theater, film, or commercials, our example acting resume will show you how to word each section to finally walk the red carpet!

Elevator Pitch: 12 Examples for Every Scenario & How to Write Yours

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!

Core Competencies: Definition & Examples for a Resume

Core competencies refer to a set of skills and abilities that make companies and job seekers stand out from the crowd. But how does this work in practice? Read on to find out.

Graduate School Resume/CV (Sample, Guide & Tips)

Are you ready to apply for graduate school? In this guide, we detail how to write a resume / CV for grad school admissions, with expert tips and examples to help you along.

How to Write a Pain Letter to Get Callbacks in 3 Steps

Yikes! 2% of cover letters get interviews. Yet 25% of pain letters get calls. Show the hiring team you’re their knight in shining armor with this wow-getting pain letter example.

How to Negotiate a Salary: 30+ Tips and Examples

How to negotiate a salary and get what you deserve. Learn how to ask for more money in an interview and beyond! (Extra information on negotiating perks and benefits!)

What Does a Good Cover Letter Look Like in 2019? Format & Layout Tips

Not sure what a cover should look like? Confused by all the contrasting guidelines? Here’s an article that will straighten out all your queries once and for all.

How to Conduct an Interview: Best Interviewing Techniques for HR Pros

Here’s how to conduct a professional job interview to make sure you find the best candidates—and make sure they want to join! Real data for 2019.

Resume Outline Examples: Complete How-To Guide With 15+ Tips

How to make a resume outline. Learn a basic format that is simple and proven to help you create a successful resume template. See examples and read more!

Glossary of Career, Employment & HR Terms (50+ Definitions)

Have trouble understanding some employment or career words and phrases? Don't worry; you're not alone. Human Resources and job recruiters often have their own recruitment lexicon, but with our glossary of career, recruitment, and HR terms, you'll be able to understand what they mean right away.

What Should a Resume Look Like in 2019? Best Examples & 20+ Tips

Not sure what your resume should look like to impress recruiters and land you that dream interview in 2019? You’ve come to the right place to find out. See for yourself.

Career Change Resume: Sample & Guide [20+ Examples]

A career change resume sample that gets jobs. Get 20+ great examples and job-winning tips from our experts. Read our complete guide to writing a professional resume for career changers: highlight your relevant skills and achievements, get a lot more interviews, and kick-start a new career!