Although there is a lot of debate around whether cover letters are necessary and if hiring managers even read them, a general rule of thumb is to err on the side of caution. That means including a cover letter. Worst case, it doesn’t get read. Best case, it gets read...
The coronavirus pandemic has certainly taken a toll on the economy and the job market. Industries that were previously thriving and had weathered other downturns are now struggling to stay afloat. Some businesses have shifted their service or product offerings to...
Long gone are the days where you head to a company and turn in your resume by hand. While some businesses accept hard copies, many have turned to digital processes. Nowadays, you submit your resume through an online portal or email it to a hiring manager. In fact,...
A lot of job seekers groan when told that they should tailor their resume to each position for which they are applying. They envision this as having to recreate their entire resume every time, eating up a lot of their time and energy. But that is not necessarily the...
Being a stay-at-home parent is a full-time job, but unfortunately not one that you get paid for—at least in cold, hard dollars. The decision to leave the workforce and raise a family is a choice that many parents do not make lightly, especially if they know that they...
The obvious answer for when to update your resume is when you’re looking for a new job. It makes sense that you would want to have the most current information available to present to employers. But it’s a good idea to have an up-to-date resume even when you’re not...
For Mentors: Where Does Mentoring Belong on a Resume?
