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How to ask for a raise without coming off as "entitled"
How to ask for a raise without coming off as "entitled"

by Rolf BaxRolf Bax

How to - lay the groundwork before asking for a raise. Check out our blog post below!
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Published in Career

by Rolf BaxRolf Bax

Which country gets the most time off?
Vacation and time off are one of the most important benefits of any job. Whether it's public holidays, sick leave, parental leave, or vacation, you may be curious how your country compares to others around the globe. Check out this interactive study on leave benefits across the work— the results
Which country gets the most time off?
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9 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How to use resume bullets like a pro with examples
Resume bullets help you get your point across quickly. But are you using them well? On your next application, save space and wow potential employers with this quick and easy technique of using bullet points!
How to use resume bullets like a pro with examples
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14 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to decline a job offer if you already accepted
No one likes being rejected. Hiring managers certainly don’t expect rejection if you have already accepted their job offer. Here is how you let them down gently.
How to decline a job offer if you already accepted
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14 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How to show a promotion on your resume: The simple guide
Showing off your promotion doesn’t have to be hard. In this blog, we reveal three of the simple ways you can list this achievement on your resume.
How to show a promotion on your resume: The simple guide
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13 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

How to write a scholarship thank you letter
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.
How to write a scholarship thank you letter
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12 min read

Published in Career

by Lotte van RijswijkLotte van Rijswijk

The most and least loved occupations
Resume.io collected hundreds of thousands of tweets about different professions and analyzed the language used by Twitter users to uncover the professions people feel the most positive and negative about.
The Most and Least Loved Occupations
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20 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Our top 10 best resume writing services
A great resume can clear the path to transforming your career. Investing in a resume writer is common. But who can you trust to do you justice?
Our top 10 best resume writing services
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19 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Words describing yourself: How to answer this important question
Whether you’re drafting a resume or sitting down for an interview, finding the right words to describe yourself is a mission-critical task for any job seeker. Here’s our advice on how to describe yourself in a positive light without going over the top.
Words describing yourself: How to answer this important question
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17 min read

Published in Career

by Rolf BaxRolf Bax

How to quit your job without burning bridges
Most of us have mastered the fine art of giving a good first impression, but just as important are the final ones – especially when it comes to leaving a job. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the average worker leaves a job every 4.6 years.
How to quit your job without burning bridges
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7 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Anna MuckermanAnna Muckerman

Resume icons: when and how to use them
A few years ago, resume icons became all the rage. Why simply write out your phone number when you could also illustrate it with a cute little telephone symbol?
Resume icons: when and how to use them
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6 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to answer “What are your career goals?”
Compelling career goals help show an employer you are motivated and ambitious. This blog will walk you through the dos and don’ts of expressing your career goals.
How to answer “What are your career goals?”
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15 min read
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