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According to research by TalentWorks that analyzed over 6,000 job applications from 66 industries, this is the sweet spot range for word count on a resume. Read More

Resumes

Why do recruiters spend only 7.4 seconds on resumes?Ladders Staff

With unemployment at unprecedented lows, this new finding underlines the extent to which resume skimming
behaviors impact not only a job seeker’s chances of being noticed, but also a company’s ability to spot qualified candidates. Read More

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The complete guide to listing analytical skills on your resume Ashley Jones

This complete guide to listing analytical skills on your resume can help tackle the nuts and bolts of explaining your abilities in the most effective way possible. Read More

Resumes

7 two-page resume mistakes everyone makes Lindsay Tigar

Career experts and gurus share the most common mistakes professionals make when writing a two-page resume so you can avoid them. Read More

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5 character reference letter examples for every situation Ashley Jones

A character reference letter should not just highlight what type of a person the applicant is, but rather why they’re the right person for the position. Read More

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6 resume objective examples for every type of job seeker Ashley Jones

A solid resume objective will not only capture the attention of whoever is reading it but will encourage them to keep reading. It draws them in and makes them consider how well you fit within the role they’re trying to fill. Read More

Interview Tips

11 things you should never do in a panel interview Ashley Jones

Panel interviews give multiple people within a company the chance to get to know potential hires. This type of interview is especially prevalent in corporate environments that value teamwork and collaboration. Read More

Resumes

10 skills you absolutely don’t need anymore when applying for jobs Ashley Jones

A hiring manager doesn’t want to wade through a list a mile long under the skills section of your resume to seek out the things that actually matter in the position that you’re up for. Read More

Job Search

Recruiters are trained to throw your resume away if they see these 6 mistakes Jennifer Bewley

We talked to six recruiters who review more than 25,000 applications a year to find out what may have gone wrong. Here are the six common mistakes they see over and over. Read More

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