Category: Resume Help

When it comes to references on a resume, applicants often have a lot of questions. In this article, we hope to answer at least some of them.

There are lots of instances where you might need to send a professional email: to contact a business partner, ask for references — and more.

Read this guide and find all the tips how to ask someone to be your reference and succeed. A reference is a good way for your potential employer to get to know you better.

We will carefully look into how to list and format resume references, and who to select as reference providers. Everything you need to know about resume references is covered.

Using bullet points can make your resume easier to read and also help focus the hiring manager’s attention to what makes you stand out.

A resume header is what the hiring manager will see first — and there are ways to make it more effective. This is what we will explore today.

In some cases, the job description will require a CV. Is a CV the same as a resume? What are the main differences between the two?

You need to be very careful when choosing a resume font. Luckily, there are many fonts that were designed to be easy on the eyes. 

There are standard resume formats you can choose from and use. Reverse-chronological, Functional and Combination (Hybrid).

Up to 70% of resumes fail to pass the Applicant Tracking System screen and therefore get rejected even before a human eye gets to see them.