When you land an interview with a company, the deciding factor was probably your resume—specifically, the types of skills and experiences you included on it. But what if you lied on your resume? Lying on your resume can come back to bite you in the hiring process. It can hinder your job search and cause … Read more
We’ve all been there. A job that you would absolutely love gets posted. But when you look at the job description, you realize there are required skills you don’t have on your resume. Now is a good time to ask yourself: “Is there anything else I can add to my resume that will make me … Read more
It’s not uncommon to feel lost when embarking on your job search journey. After all, school teaches us everything except how to get a job. What should you put on your resume? What questions should you ask in an interview? How can you stand out in the hiring process when there’s so much competition? Are … Read more
When you begin the job application process, you need to make sure your resume is optimized and ready to be sent out to employers. The struggle isn’t so much finding enough things to include on your resume. Rather, it’s choosing what skills, experiences, and accomplishments to include on your resume to boost your likelihood of … Read more
On average, hiring managers spend fewer than 10 seconds looking at your resume. Using bullets on your resume ensures people see what you want them to see—as quickly as possible. However, using bullets requires a careful balance. Too few bullet points and you’ll have unappealing, difficult-to-read blocks of text. Too many bullet points can have … Read more
You want a resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile that presents you in the best possible light. With all of the emphasis on loading your documents with keywords, accomplishments, and metrics that make the case for you being the perfect fit for the position you’re after, have you overlooked proper punctuation? Some might wonder what … Read more
Even when you have the education and professional background to qualify for the job, don’t count on it as a sure win that you will be asked to come in for an interview. In fact, your qualifications may hinder your chances. It’s very common in today’s market for employers to dismiss a job applicant’s resume … Read more
The average amount of time a recruiter or hiring manager will spend scanning your resume is seven seconds. That’s why it’s important to have just the right kind (and amount) of information on your resume. The phrase “less is more” has often been used for design purposes, but it can apply just as well to … Read more
In this comprehensive guide, we review the top software engineer skills for a resume in 2024. We go over technical skills, interpersonal skills, and competencies and provide software developer resume example snippets. These samples demonstrate how to incorporate each skill into your resume. We also provide job statistics that indicate the market demand for each … Read more
Although a resume is the first impression job seekers get to make, it’s amazing how many people continue to gloss over errors. In today’s job market, you need to make sure your resume is going to be read rather than quickly scanned and thrown away. You want your resume to impress the future employer reading … Read more