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The Most Popular Resume Skills Worldwide: Zety’s 2024 Study

Some skills are always universal. It’s good to show them on your resume. We’ve studied what they are, and here are the results.

By Maciej Tomaszewicz, CPRW Nov 28, 2024

Who Wrote The Most Resumes? Zety’s Job Title Study 2024

Which profession is the most active in writing a resume and, therefore, probably looking for a job? Let’s see the numbers from Zety’s 7 different markets worldwide.

By Maciej Tomaszewicz, CPRW Nov 28, 2024

Zety Releases 2025 Future of Work Report

Discover the top workplace trends for 2025 with Zety’s Future of Work Report. Explore insights on AI upskilling, ethical hiring practices, HR dynamics, and recruitment preferences.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD Nov 20, 2024

Zety Report Finds 81% of Recruiters Have Rejected a Candidate Based on Details in their Cover Letter

To find out more about how recruiters evaluate applicants, Zety polled 753 recruiters for its Recruiting Preferences Report.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD Nov 8, 2024

75% of Workers May Leave Their Jobs Due to Political Environment

A new Zety survey finds 75% of U.S. employees are considering leaving their jobs due to political discussions at work, while 60% believe political talk should be banned.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD Oct 18, 2024

3 Dangerous TikTok Trends Job Seekers Should Ignore

TikTok offers dubious career and job search advice that can put your professional reputation in jeopardy. Here are three TikTok trends to avoid.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD Oct 16, 2024

38% of HR Managers More Likely to Interview Candidates Who Use AI in Job Applications

AI tools have become a go-to for applicants who want to alleviate the stress of resume and cover letter writing. Zety asked 500 HR managers how they feel about this emerging trend.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD Oct 7, 2024

Boost Your Hiring Odds: Discover the Perfect Resume Length

What's the average resume length? Who writes the longest resumes? To find out, we've analyzed over 170,000 resumes created in our builder. Read on to learn what we've discovered!

By Danuta Detyna, CPRW Aug 9, 2024

Survey Finds 57% of Employees Would Rather Give Up Their Job Than Their Workplace Romance

1,000+ workers share their experiences with workplace romance

By Dominika Kowalska, CPRW Jul 12, 2024

HR Interactions Survey Finds 54% of Workers Would Report Colleagues Having an Intimate Relationship

Discover what triggers employees to seek HR assistance and how they evaluate the resulting experiences.

By Dominika Kowalska, CPRW May 13, 2024

AI in the Workplace Survey Finds 99% of Workers Are Using AI

A new analysis of 1,150 U.S. workers found that people are racing to adopt AI technology in the workplace and improve their skills amid a surprising number of AI-related job losses.

By Dominika Kowalska, CPRW Apr 16, 2024

Financial Habits and Health Survey Finds 60% of Workers Have Tightened Belts Due To Layoff Concerns

Discover the latest insights on U.S.-based employees' financial habits, money-related emotions, and the impact of the tight labor market on professional choices.

By Dominika Kowalska, CPRW Mar 7, 2024

Resume Skills Report Finds Soft Skills Superceeded Hard Skills in 2023

Analysis of 50,000 documents to examine resume trends related to the shift in skills sections over a 5-year period.

By Dominika Kowalska, CPRW Jan 23, 2024

Rage Applying: A Double-Edged Sword?

Over 1900 employees opened up about their experiences with changing careers, rage applying, and job search challenges. Discover the delights of impulsive job hunting.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW Oct 24, 2023

The Real Face of Job Hunting in 2023

Is it easy to get hired these days? And what challenges do job seekers face? Over 1900 employees share their experiences with the recruitment process.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW Oct 17, 2023

Unveiling the Power of Employee Recognition

Discover the latest insights on the role of praise, perceived strengths and weaknesses, and views on making personal sacrifices in pursuit of a career.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW Aug 10, 2023

A Players vs. B Players at Work: Two Types of Talent

The 21st-century workplace. A battlefield or a team sport? How do A players and B players view each other? Over 1000 employees share their opinions on different worker types.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW Jul 25, 2023

New Report Reveals Male vs Female CEO Personality Traits

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD Sep 10, 2025

Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Rely on Debt to Cover Essentials

Survival debt has become the new norm as inflation rises, forcing workers to borrow for basic needs.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD Sep 5, 2025

Career Expert Toni Frana on What College Doesn’t Teach but Should

ChatGPT, soft skills, and accepting change. What do they have in common? According to career expert Toni Frana, they’re things you should’ve learned in college but didn’t.

By Caio Sampaio, CPRW Sep 8, 2025

Top Skills Employers Look For in 2022

We surveyed over 200 recruiters and hiring managers to find out what skills employers and companies look for in 2022. Here's a list of most in-demand skills on the market.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW Sep 3, 2025

21 Candidate Red Flags in Interviews & Resumes

Spotting candidate red flags early can help you save time and avoid future problems. Get familiar with these employee red flags to protect your business.

By Maciej Tomaszewicz, CPRW Sep 3, 2025

How to Describe Microsoft Excel Skills on Your Resume

Spreadsheets can be a nightmare, but let’s face it—everyone needs them. Read why Excel skills are valuable, how to improve them, and how to describe Excel skills on a resume.

By Roma Kończak, CPRW Sep 3, 2025

How Human is HR? Beyond Hiring & Firing [2022 Study]

Everybody hates HR. Or do they? We found out what workers think of HR and discovered shocking examples of what does, and doesn’t, get reported to them.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW Sep 1, 2025

The RTO Divide: What’s Causing the Great Mismatch?

The RTO is shaking up the workplace. Employers want in-office teams, employees want freedom. Can they meet in the middle, or will businesses pay the price? Find out here.

By Marta Bongilaj, CPRW Aug 26, 2025