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How many applications does it take to get a job? Here’s the real answer
When you’re job seeking, it can feel like things are taking a lifetime. So, how many applications does it take to get a new job? Let’s take a look at the facts now.
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Resume Help13 min read
Proofreading your Resume: 12 Tips
Published in Career
by 
Debbie Bride
This blog could have been produced by a chatbot instead of a Resume.io author, but it wasn’t. Content writers are among the growing number of humans that AI technology is capable of assisting or replacing altogether. Here we explore the jobs most likely at stake, for better or worse.
Published in Cover Letter
by 
Paul Drury
There is plenty of advice out there in terms of writing a cover letter, so we thought that we would summarize it into a simple do and don’t format.
Published in Career
Digital nomad culture is reinventing itself in 2023 after periods of global lockdown. Resume.io analyzed thousands of #digitalnomad Instagram posts to find out where today’s remote workers are plugged in.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
The job search is tough enough without obsessing about every word in each cover letter that you send. But why wouldn’t you? Your cover letter keywords might make all the difference.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
In this blog post we discuss the top tips on identifying when and how a funny cover letter could work for you. Comedy is not for everyone, but by following our tips you’re sure to end up with a quality cover letter that makes you stand out for all the right reasons.
Published in Cover Letter
Looking for a swift way to strengthen your next application? Including some powerful cover letter skills is the answer. Read our complete guide now.
Published in Career
The daily commute might be a chance to catch up on podcasts and reading for some but for others it’s a sluggish and stressful time that they’d rather spend doing something else. Enter remote working. Resume.io analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to uncover the cities and states where remote workers save the most travel time by working from home.
Published in Resume Help
Do you include transferable skills on your resume? If not, you might be missing out on opportunities. Stand out from the crowd by including these powerful skills on your application!
Published in Job Interview
by Paul Drury
It will always take longer to hear back after an interview than candidates would prefer. In this blog, we explore the reasons for potential delays and how to cope with the wait.
Published in Resume Help
by 
Susan Shor
You want a memorable resume, but you want it memorable for the right reasons. Will color help or hinder that objective? Well…it depends. Read on to help you decide whether color is right for your job hunt and, if so, which colors are best.
Published in Job Interview
by Paul Drury
No matter how the interview went, a follow-up email is an expected part of the job search process. Let the hiring manager know where you stand with a thoughtful note.
