Job Search Tips for Ex-Offenders, Part 1: The Resume and Application
This article provides job-search advice and resources for formerly-incarcerated citizens.
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The Resume: Special Rules for Students and New Graduates
This article discusses resume strategies for young people who don’t have much work experience yet.
The Resume: Special Rules for Senior Citizens
This article details resume techniques to avoid age discrimination.
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The Hybrid Resume Format
One of the most crucial parts of writing an effective resume is choosing the right format. We usually distinguish between chronological, functional, and hybrid formats, with each having distinct pros and cons. To that end, we will be discussing different resume formats and which ones work for which job seekers. Today, we’ll look at the […]
The Functional Resume, Part B: The Single Track Career
One of the most crucial parts of writing an effective resume is choosing the right format. We usually distinguish between chronological, functional, and hybrid formats, with each having distinct pros and cons. To that end, we will be discussing different resume formats and which ones work for which job seekers. Today, we’ll look at the […]
The Functional Resume, Part A: The Nontraditional Career Path
One of the most crucial parts of writing an effective resume is choosing the right format. We usually distinguish between chronological, functional, and hybrid formats, with each having distinct pros and cons. To that end, we will be discussing different resume formats and which ones work for which job seekers. Today, we’ll look at the functional […]
The Chronological Resume
One of the most crucial parts of writing an effective resume is choosing the right format. We usually distinguish between chronological, functional, and hybrid formats, with each having distinct pros and cons. To that end, we will be discussing different resume formats and which ones work for which job seekers. Today, we’ll look at the […]
Should You Put Your Vaccination Status on Your Resume or LinkedIn?
Many workplaces are changing hiring policies in order to comply with new state and federal regulations about the COVID-19 vaccine. According to job search site indeed.com, data shows that job postings requiring vaccinations increased by 242% from August to September 2021. The outcome of other recent surveys point into a similar direction: one third of […]
Infographic vs. Text-Based Resumes
When you need to update your resume and search online for resume templates, you will come across plenty of colorful templates with snazzy graphics. They look much more interesting than those black-and-white Word documents, and they are easy to fill out. So what can go wrong? Actually, a good bit. It turns out that each […]