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Featured Articles

100+ Good Words to Describe Yourself

“If you had to use 3 words to describe yourself, what would they be?” Knowing some good adjectives to describe yourself and answer to this question will reward you in many ways!

Danuta Detyna, CPRW

January 28, 2026

How to Write a CV: Templates & Tips

Create a job-winning CV with our easy step-by-step guide, quick tips, and professional templates.

Natalia Merced, CPRW

January 15, 2026

How to Write a Resume for a Job (Examples & Guide)

Learn how to make a resume that lands interviews with our easy to follow guide and expert resume examples. Ready to get hired?

Natalia Merced, CPRW

January 15, 2026

Resume Objective Examples & How-To Guide

Our resume objective examples and how-to guide will give you all the tools you need to create an eye-catching resume objective that lands interviews.

Natalia Merced, CPRW

October 22, 2025

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Career Advice

What Is Bare Minimum Monday? (Meaning and How It Works)

Everybody hates Mondays, and some people are trying to change that with the “bare minimum Monday” trend. But what is it? And should you try it? We’re here to share the answers.

By Caio Sampaio, CPRW Feb 2, 2025

Career Advice

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.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW Jan 29, 2025

Career Advice

More Than Half of Workers Hit Peak Productivity Between 8–11 AM

New research reveals the top productivity habits, environments, and challenges influencing workplace success across the U.S. workforce.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD Jan 14, 2025

Career Advice

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.

By Maciej Duszyński, CPRW Dec 22, 2024

Career Advice

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.

By Bart Turczynski Dec 20, 2024

Career Advice

The Collapse of the 40-Hour Work Week: What Comes Next?

The 40-hour work week seems increasingly obsolete, especially after the pandemic. But what’s next? Should we adopt a new solution, such as the 4-day workweek? Read on to find out!

By Danuta Detyna, CPRW Dec 19, 2024

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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.

By Maciej Tomaszewicz, CPRW Dec 18, 2024

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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

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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

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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

Career Advice

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

Career Advice

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

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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.