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You made it to the interview, but you know there’s a glaring employment gap on your resume. Here’s how to talk about it the right way. Read More

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The Do’s and Don’ts for writing your first post-grad resume Paige Breaux

As a post-grad, it can often feel like the whole world is at your fingertips, but you have no clue where to start the career search. To help you set yourself up well as you kick off the beginning of your career, we’re tackling the first and greatest hurdle you might face: writing your resume. Read More

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How do I use the right keywords on my resume?Danny Rubin

On a resume, lead with your skills because, in the crowded, competitive world of online job applications, your skill set matters above all. Somewhere, a robot is waiting to call your name. Read More

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What we can learn from Meghan Markle ... about updating a resume Meredith Lepore

We are only a few days away from The Royal Wedding there is so much information out there about anything and everything having to do with the upcoming nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. From her dress to the food being served at the wedding to the flowers in her bouquet but we want to focus on something really sexy: how Markle will be updating her resume as she transitions from being an actress to an official Royal person. This is what everyone has been dying to know! … Read More

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If your resume shows any of these 7 things, it may cost you a job Jane Burnett

While 75% of millennials think “job hopping” looks good, new numbers show that this may not be the case for tech employees. New research from staffing firm Robert Half Technology found that “frequent job hopping” was the most frowned upon thing among CIOs evaluating job candidates. Read More

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Ladders 2018 Resume Guide Ladders Contributor

Ladders 2018 Resume Guide provides resume help, best practices and expert advice for how to write a resume, professional resume templates, resume formats and layouts, and effective resume writing advice for fast-rising and mid-career professionals. Read More

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Don't mess up these words on your resume — ever Jane Burnett

These are words people commonly mess up at work. Don’t let it happen to you, if you want to be considered a consummate professional. Read More

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6 keys to declutter your resume right now Rachel Weingarten

Common wisdom tells us to limit all the important information on our resume to a single page, with just the highlights. Here’s how to do it right. Read More

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What this ridiculously adorable dog can teach you about writing your best resume Jane Burnett

Mowgli can teach you a thing or two. Read More

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