CVs & Cover Letters

Using AI in your Career Search: Application Materials

You’ve found some interesting job and internship opportunities and it’s now time to prepare your application materials.

If you want a grammar and spelling check or are looking to review resumes, cover letters, and writing samples, Grammarly is an excellent …

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Is Your Resume Up to Date? The Latest in Resume Techniques

If you’ve been applying to job after job without hearing back, you’re not alone.

The average job seeker needs to send out between 100 and 200 resumes before landing a position. Corporate jobs are even more competitive, with each opening …

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How to Highlight Transferable Skills on Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile When Changing Industries

According to a recent report from the Pew Research Center, around four percent of workers, on average, changed industries every month from 2019 to 2021. What’s more, in 2021, around five percent of employees found new occupations. Though these percentages …

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The most in-demand job skills and how to include them in your resume

The job market is always evolving. Societal changes and emerging technologies continue to give rise to new areas of
career development and new post-graduate studies. What’s in store for 2023? We explore the most in-demand skills
right now and how …

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8 Job Search Mistakes to Avoid (And What to Do Instead)

There are tons of good (and not-so-good) advice out there that can guide you through the job search, but none of them can guarantee you’ll get a new role. For every cover letter template and resume format guide you read, …

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There Is Still a Stigma Surrounding Resume Gaps. Learn How To Answer It

If years are missing from your resume, you’re not alone. In fact, 59 percent of Americans have experienced a gap in their resumes at some point in time.

Sure, there’s a myriad of reasons why you might have a gap …

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Should I Put My Pronouns on My Resume? Ask the “Queer Career Coach”

While we now use online job boards and Zoom meetings in place of classified ads and formal handshakes, one thing remains the same: A good resume can speak volumes about you, before you even open your mouth. Your resume is …

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The Ultimate Cover Letter Checklist (re-shared from Fast Company)

Some great things to think about how to make your cover letter stand out – helping you land that interview.

“When you write a cover letter, the goal is to connect and find a common link,” résumé writer and expert …

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What should I include in my federal resume?

More advice and things to consider if you are working on application materials over the break. The following resource comes from the US Department of Homeland Security and USA Jobs.

Whether you’re a current federal employee or new to the …

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Active Terms for Your Resume

As the winter break is a great time to update your resume, we wanted to share the following resource provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and FEMA for suggestions on active verbs and terms to consider for all …

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