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With a decade’s experience of writing about job search and recruitment topics, Paul understands the power of words to influence mindsets and alter destinies. His previous recruitment career taught him that the seeds of a successful job search are sown long before you come to writing your resume. Dad of two great teenage kids and husband to a long-suffering writing widow.

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Published in Cover Letter

by Paul Drury

How to write a cover letter - expert guide [2024]

Here is exactly how you can write a cover letter that will stand out from the crowd, and help you land that interview.

How to Write a Cover Letter - Expert Guide [2023]

43 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul Drury

100+ Computer skills on a resume: What to list and where to revise

Computer skills should feature prominently in many resumes, but if you last performed these skills a while ago, do you need to refresh your knowledge? We look at the most popular computer skills and where to revisit your expertise.

22 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Paul Drury

How to write an initial message to a hiring manager (with examples)

A message to a hiring manager at the beginning of the hiring process could go two ways. Here is what you need to do to make sure that it secures you that crucial interview.

17 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul Drury

How to write a resume with no experience

Everyone looks for jobs with no job experience so don't worry! There are several ways to show what you are capable of!

25 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul Drury

300+ Powerful Resume Action Verbs (with Examples)

Here come the unsung heroes of any job search…. 300+ resume action verbs! Highlighting their accomplishments is any candidate’s top priority, and in a world of limited attention spans, the first word of any accomplishment needs to pack a punch.

300+ Resume Action Verbs (with Examples)

27 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul Drury

How to answer interview questions with the STAR method

Every interview answer needs a structure and the STAR method is a great way to prove competency. Here’s how to apply it in an interview and land your next position!

20 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul Drury

10 Leadership skills to include on your resume + examples

Sharing your array of leadership skills is essential to securing your dream job, so which ones do you showcase on your resume and how do you talk about them?

20 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Paul Drury

10 short cover letter samples to use in 2024

Just because popular advice says that a cover letter should not be longer than one page, doesn’t mean it has to fill one page. We share 10 different short cover letter samples to ponder.