The Elevator

The temptation to increase your resume to two pages is real, but is it the right thing to do? For a director-level job seeker, the answer will be yes, but what about everyone else? If you do opt for two pages, make the most of them.

When an interviewer asks “why should we hire you?” you might freeze. Don’t panic. Read our expert advice on how to easily navigate this interview question.

Resume keywords aren’t just trendy buzzwords thrown around in HR blogs. In today’s competitive job market, resume keywords are essential to getting your application past automated gatekeepers (known as Applicant Tracking Systems) and into the hands of human hiring managers.

The hard and soft skills that underpin your achievements indicate your suitability for a role. This blog will show you how to highlight them during the recruitment process.

A detail-oriented approach is required in many professions, but how do you ensure that your meticulous methods stand out on your resume?

While an employer may think of icebreaker questions as a friendly way to start the interview, job seekers might wonder whether there are ulterior motives involved. Luckily, we’re here to help get it sorted out with the most common ice breakers and the best ways to answer them.

Describing yourself and your achievements can be a daunting task, especially when you really want the interview. The list of adjectives and writing guidance below is designed to inspire confidence and creativity.

Career goals can be tricky business. Creating them requires finding the delicate balance between too easy and too ambitious. Be SMART and thoughtful, and you’re halfway there. This blog will get you the rest of the way.

The header is the crucial section at the top of your resume that contains your name, occupation and contact info. How you format the header can make or break your application.

Employee satisfaction affects how well a company can attract and retain top talent. Using Great Place to Work's annual list of the "World's Best Multinational Workplaces" this graphic charts how companies rated from 2011 to 2019

No hiring manager will be impressed by a candidate who tells them what they do for a job. Your future boss is perfectly aware of the responsibilities of the role in question.  Instead, they are interested in what a candidate has accomplished and how it made a difference for their previous employers. Past performance is an indicator of future success.