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300+ Resume Action Verbs (with Examples)
300+ Powerful Resume Action Verbs (with Examples)

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

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.
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Published in Job Interview

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Sell me this pen: How to answer one of the toughest interview questions
“Sell me this pen” has become a common interview question that can fill a candidate with dread. This blog will fill you in on what an employer is looking for and how you can ace the answer to this question.
Sell me this pen: How to answer one of the toughest interview questions
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13 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Anna MuckermanAnna Muckerman

How to write a cover letter with no experience
When you don’t have much experience in the field you’re applying to, writing a cover letter can feel like a daunting task. While you might be tempted to submit your application without one, that would be a big mistake.
How to write a cover letter with no experience
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24 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to write a motivation letter
When you are starting a new chapter in life, there are certain situations where your motivations are just as important as your previous experience.
How to Write a Motivation Letter
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23 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

10 short cover letter samples to use in 2023
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.
10 short cover letter samples to use in 2023
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22 min read

Published in Career

by Lotte van RijswijkLotte van Rijswijk

Which country gets the most paid vacation days?
Resume.io analysed the laws covering annual statutory paid leave and paid public holidays in 197 countries across the globe to reveal where in the world employees are entitled to the most time off whilst still being paid.
Which country gets the most paid vacation days?
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15 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

7 interview skills that will get you hired in 2023
You're meeting with someone who is judging you. Judging your character, your work ethic. Here are 7 interview skills that will get you hired in 2023.
5 interview skills that will get you hired in 2023
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19 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Anna MuckermanAnna Muckerman

Soft skills for resumes
Soft skills are some of the most important qualities that can set you apart when it comes time to land your next position. Including these intangible abilities on your resume helps show that you understand the company culture and could make a great fit from day one.
Soft skills for resumes
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24 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to introduce yourself (with examples)
A great introduction can set the tone of the rest of the interview and give the employer (and yourself!) confidence in your skills and abilities. Here’s everything you need to know when it comes to making a great introduction.
How to introduce yourself (with examples)
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15 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Resume objectives (+ 15 examples)
Resume Objectives (+ 15 examples)
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36 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Resume vs. curriculum vitae (CV): What’s the difference?
What's the difference between a curriculum vitae (CV) and a resume? It depends in part on what part of the world you’re in. Here we break down all the differences.
Resume vs. curriculum vitae (CV): What’s the difference?
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21 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

How to format a cover letter in 2023: examples and tips
Take your career growth to a new level with these 10 expert tips to writing and formatting the best cover letter.
How to format a cover letter in 2023: examples and tips
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19 min read
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