Resume Tips

How important is the font you use on your resume? I’ve always used Times New Roman size 12, because that’s what we used in college. But I was recently told my resume was unimaginative

Why is resume writing so damn stressful? We’re just writing down some basic information and work history. So, why do I struggle with debilitating writers block every time I try to update this thing? W… more

I’m 5 years out of college and have been at the same firm since graduating. Do I keep internships on my resume?

How long do cover letters need to be? This is my first time trying to write one and I’m a little lost. Does this letter need to be a full page long?

I earned a degree in philosophy and of course, this degree is not all that useful. Should I just leave my college information off my resume since it isn’t relatable to my job search or do employers st… more

Is it a bad idea to not re-fill out what is already on your resumé, when the application asks you to fill in your work history? I’ve been writing in, “please see attached résumé.” I mean, that’s why I spent a l… more

So when the application asks you your gender, race, veteran status, etc… what should you do? Answer honestly? Decline to self identify? I have mixed thoughts every time I fill these out. How to bea… more

Let's talk about hobbies and special interests. I saw an article saying these should be included on resumes now. Is this real? Why would employers care about our hobbies?

Should I include a headshot or my LinkedIn profile picture on my resume? I've seen several people doing this lately and I'm worried I'm missing out on this trend.

Has anyone used any of those AI job application bots? Are they worthwhile or do they ruin your reputation in your industry? Is there one you'd recommend?

How many pages should resume be? 1 or 2+?

Are people still submitting cover letters?

My resume is looking a little thin and my skills section is almost blank. Should I put an expert in Microsoft Word and Excel on my resume?

How would you include a company award received? This was one that came with a monetary bonus in addition to my year end bonus.

I work in finance and hosted/moderated a panel at a client facing conference in a subject related to my role. Should I include this in my resume?

Can someone provide a good example of Director of SW/ Cloud Engineering that gets traction?

How many people generally make into the final round of interview?

As consultants we work on a wide variety of projects which makes it challenging to present experiences in a standard resume type format. Does anyone have tips or examples of how to structure this effe… more

Any specific changes I should make to my resume when wanting to lateral from a creative industry (Advertising) into Tech? Not sure if I should format differently, include more data points, etc

Looking to overhaul my resume, to see if it will lead to better results. Any suggestions on where to look for a website or where to find a professional to overhaul my resume

It's been a while since I was on the job market, like 12 years... Do I still need to print my resume out on fancy paper and bring a physical copy to interviews? Or will the interviewer have my res… more

Is it more professional looking if my resume is double or single spaced? double space would give me two full pages.

I need help! I have been self employed for so long that I've basically never had to write a resume. I'm changing career paths and have no idea how to translate my experience as a salon owner to other indu… more

If I applied for a position and was rejected after they viewed my resume, what's the best move here? Could I edit my resume and reapply or try to reach out to the hiring manager and see if they… more

Is a degree from WGU a good one to pursue if I want self paced, online Masters mostly for immigration purposes? Will anyone look at my CV sideways if I have McK and WGU?

Should I be including my volunteer work on my resume? It's not related to my job in any way and doesn't enhance my skill set but it would still look good, right? Or should I leave it off?

Looking for recommendations for help with resumes. I have been using Teal but looking for someone I can receive live feedback from for final revisions and updates for my master resume. Thank you!