Articles By Debbie Bride
Published in Job Interview
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Debbie Bride
Congratulations on your job offer! There’s no better mood and energy booster, no matter how draining the hiring process might have been. That’s why it’s the best time to write and send a job offer thank-you letter. Just a few straightforward steps will achieve multiple communication tasks in one simple but versatile letter.
Published in Cover Letter
by Debbie Bride
“Sir” or “Madam” might have their place in polite society, but not in cover letters. Here, we look at why “Dear Sir or Madam” is the wrong way to address your cover letter recipient and the best alternatives.
Published in Resume Help
by Debbie Bride
“Cum laude” seems like a worthwhile resume detail to impress hiring managers, but how exactly should it be listed on your resume? And is it always a good idea to include Latin honors? Resume.io is here with practical advice in plain English.
Published in Job Interview
by Debbie Bride
Don’t be caught off guard by this common interview question about your professional weaknesses. Take advantage of the opportunity to prepare a game-changing answer that turns the interview in your favor.
Published in Resume Help
by Debbie Bride
Cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude — any of these hard-won claims to bragging rights may sound like mumbo jumbo to those who are both unfamiliar and impressed. Be mystified no more, as we decipher and differentiate these Latin terms using relatable language.
Published in Cover Letter
by Debbie Bride
It’s unwise to treat cover letter spacing as an afterthought. Get it right and readers likely won’t notice. But getting it wrong could mean game over. Even if they don’t realize what’s “off” about the letter, they’ll simply move on to the next application. The cover letter spacing advice in this guide will help make your letter reader-friendly.
Published in Resume Help
by Debbie Bride
Knowing when and how to include your GPA on a resume can be a tricky question. Resume.io is here to help with straightforward advice that can be implemented right away.
Published in Cover Letter
by Debbie Bride
A scholarship is a big reason to celebrate! But first, let’s take care of that scholarship thank-you letter. You’ll never regret writing it sooner than later, nor will you begrudge the minimal time and effort required with tips from Resume.io.
Published in Resume Help
by Debbie Bride
Yes, resume paper is still ‘a thing’ … sometimes. For those occasions when it’s necessary to print copies of your resume, the number of resume paper options and deciding factors may surprise you. Resume.io is here to guide you with information and tips for choosing the best resume paper.
Published in Resume Help
by Debbie Bride
Not sure about putting security clearance intel on your resume? Here, we’ll brief you on what can and should be disclosed when classified information safeguards are a hiring consideration.
