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Susan Shor is an accomplished journalist and former teacher with a five-year track record of blending her expertise in these fields. At resume.io, she excels as a content creator, crafting insightful resume and cover letter guides and blogs that empower job seekers to advance their careers. Susan has also contributed as a guest lecturer on resume development at the University of San Francisco's media studies class and has designed and implemented writing curriculums for middle and high school students. She holds a BA in Journalism and a BS in Political Science from Boston University. A seasoned career-changer, Susan understands the challenges of navigating career transitions firsthand, which informs her practical and accessible writing style. She later earned a Master’s in Special Education from National-Louis University, further enriching her diverse professional background.

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Published in Career

by Susan Shor

How to ask for a raise without getting laughed at

When you are considering how to ask for a raise, the truth is there is no silver bullet. It takes preparation and a tailored approach to help ensure success

16 min read

Published in Career

by Susan Shor

How to change careers later in life: your guide to mid-life success

Switching careers is easy with our guide to mid-life success. With these steps you can find the best way to a new career in no time.

How to change careers in life: The guide to mid-life success

36 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Susan Shor

The definitive interview guide

Interviewing is stressful. Preparation and practice are the best ways to get yourself ready for the big day. This interview guide helps you to walk into that interview with the best chance of getting a positive result.

54 min read

Published in Career

by Susan Shor

Why am I not getting hired? Some hard truths

Winston Churchill, the famous British bulldog in human form, had a few things to say about persistence. He made that pretty clear in a commencement speech from 1941 in which he said,

19 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Susan Shor

Top 10 phone interview questions

Phone interviews are becoming increasingly popular in the era of remote work and freelancing. Here are some tips to help you ace that interview, and ultimately land your perfect job.

Top 10 phone & video interview questions

30 min read

Published in Career

by Susan Shor

Which professions are the happiest at work?

The happiness of professionals is paramount in the modern-day workplace, with many businesses prioritising employee welfare, satisfaction, and mental health. Interested to find out which industry is the happiest, and the reasons why, Resume.io surveyed more than 3,000 professionals around the world.

16 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Susan Shor

CV buzzwords hiring managers dislike the most

Creating a resume that will get you that coveted interview requires more than job skills. With as little space as you have, every word counts. That’s why you need to know the best resume buzzwords 2021 and which words to avoid.

11 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Susan Shor

How to ace your customer service job interview

So you have been fortunate enough to land a job interview. Here's a list of questions and scenarios you might hear during your interview.

13 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Susan Shor

Should you include a picture on your resume? expert advice (2024)

If you're unsure about including a photo with your resume, I'd say you're probably better off not attaching one. Job applications almost never require pictures except in the fields of modelling and few more.

9 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Susan Shor

How long should my resume be in 2024?

An effective resume in 2024 needs to be long enough to cover all the necessary information, yet not so long that it will dilute your story. Find that perfect balance.

13 min read