It takes recruiters an average of "six seconds before they make the initial 'fit or no fit' decision" on candidates based on resumes, according to research conducted by TheLadders. With this kind of ...

In the time it takes you to read this paragraph, the average recruiter will have plowed through six resumes. (We know; we timed one.) Want to increase the chances of your resume making it to the next ...

To CV or not to CV? That is the question ... well, at least it is for some. If you are pursuing a career in academia, science or possibly a role abroad, knowing the what, when, why and how of a ...

Robots often scan the documents for keywords, and most hiring managers spend mere seconds reading each resume. Here's how to pass both tests. PEOPLE’s Real Tips for Real Life presents practical ...

Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or trying to land that dream job, having a clean, well-organized, and easy-to-read resume is crucially important. Your resume is often the very first ...

Many people feel overwhelmed at the idea of writing their resume. How can you possibly describe your entire career in a page or two? But that's thinking about the resume in the wrong way. Remember ...

Your CV is the first point of contact between you and a prospective new employer. It is unlikely that the reader will know anything about you except what’s in the CV – so try to see it from their ...

Not to be a downer, but most job postings receive an average of 250 applications per role. This might seem like a depressing number, but it’s important to keep the competition in mind. Why? Because it ...

Resume objective statements have never made the most sense to me. The objective of a resume is obvious—it’s to get a job. Trust me, I’m not writing one for fun. It’s not a Bluesky skeet or anything ...

Some federal job postings will refer to a "federal resume" even though there is no mandated form. This is simply a resume that contains all the information required to apply for a federal job, ...