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That thank-you note is costing you the job — write it this way instead Samantha Hawrylack

It’s okay to gloat inside or to your BFF about the way you nailed the interview, but don’t come across as cocky in the thank you note. Read More

To write a shorter cover letter that leaves an impression, you need to follow 3 rules Christy Burton

When it comes to writing a cover letter, is longer better? Hiring managers are busy people, sifting through sometimes hundreds of applicants’ resumes. Read More

Resumes

How to define your career objective and get what you want Ashley Jones

Knowing how to define your career objectives can help mitigate some of these challenges and set you up for long-term success. Read More

Cover Letters

These cover letter templates will get you jobs at Google, Amazon and Microsoft Ashley Jones

These cover letter templates will help you get jobs at Google, Amazon and Microsoft. Read More

Cover Letters

There is only 1 type of cover letter that is actually effective Michael Dinich

We often tend to put on a persona that is easy to tell is fake if we’re honest, and it can actually discredit you and your potential new employer. Read More

Resumes

If you’re a woman, using this lingo on your resume can hurt you Samantha Hawrylack

It can go either way, but oftentimes, using words you don’t normally use just to make yourself come across different doesn’t work in your favor. Here’s why. Read More

Resumes

32 badass action words to always use on your resume Kaitlyn McInnis

Below, we’ve rounded up some of the absolute best action words you should always try to add to your resume if you’re hoping to get to the next level … Read More

Resumes

These words will make your resume 7x more effective Michael Dinich

Your goal is to stand out among the masses, show another side to you like your story and personality, and give the recruiter a taste of the “real”. Read More

Job Search

Writing a job description doesn’t have to be difficult. Here’s the step by step way to do it Marjolein Dilven

If you want to attract the right candidate for the job, a great job description is one of the building blocks of finding the right candidate. Read More

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