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Why you need a cover letter outline and how to write one (tips + examples)
Why you need a cover letter outline and how to write one (tips + examples)

by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

A cover letter outline lets you focus on the quality of what you’re writing, while keeping the quantity of words in check. Resume.io is here to help with step-by-step practical tips for cover letter outlines, along with adaptable examples.
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Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to answer interview questions with the STAR method
Every interview answer needs a structure and the STAR method is a great way to prove competency. Here’s how to apply it in an interview and land your next position!
How to answer interview questions with the STAR method
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21 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

What to wear for a job interview?
With wardrobes and drawers full of clothes, how do you choose what to wear for an interview? Your answer may well be different for each interview that you attend, so make sure that you do your homework on your future employer. Let’s explore a few ideas.
What to wear for a job interview?
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20 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to answer “Why did you leave your last job?”
“Why did you leave your last job?” is a classic interview question that should be answered carefully. A prudent response can help you win over the employer and put you on the path to landing the position.
How to answer “Why did you leave your last job?”
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28 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

60+ Behavioral interview questions – tips and examples
Behavioral interview questions will be on the tip of an interviewer’s tongue for much of any job interview. Your specific role in your past accomplishments will inform them of how you might perform in the future. Answer the questions well and the job is yours.
60+ Behavioral interview questions – tips and examples
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25 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Cover letter tips: 20 ways to make yours work
Cover letters are a critical part of the job application process, and yet many struggle with how to write them. The cover letter writing tips in this guide will help you move beyond amateur errors and into the realm of a job-winning professional.
Cover letter tips: 20 ways to make yours work
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31 min read

Published in Career

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

25 dream jobs – and how to find yours
Dream jobs do come true! With the right combination of hard work and patience, you can actually be paid to do what you love. In this blog, we’ll list the top 25 most common dream jobs and offer resources on how to land them.
25 dream jobs – and how to find yours
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33 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Lyndsey McLaughlinLyndsey McLaughlin

What is a letter of introduction and how do you write one?
When you are looking for a new job or client, the first step is to send a letter to introduce yourself.
What is a letter of introduction and how do you write one?
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12 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

Resume tips: How to write a great CV
Your resume may be the most important page you write in your life. Follow our top 20 resume writing tips to make yours a success.
Resume tips: How to write a great CV
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27 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

How long should a cover letter be?
There’s a knack for writing cover letters that are not too long or not too short for their intended purpose. Resume.io is here to walk you through the Goldilocks guidelines for getting “just right” winning results.
How long should a cover letter be?
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21 min read

Published in Career

by Lyndsey McLaughlinLyndsey McLaughlin

How to write a formal resignation letter
There are many reasons why you might choose to resign from your job. You may have found a better job, or you may simply feel that the job is detrimental to your mental health.
How to write a formal resignation letter
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18 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Lyndsey McLaughlinLyndsey McLaughlin

What are organizational skills?
The requirement for ‘good organizational skills’ is almost a given for any job posting, but what does this actually mean? Do you need to be the type of person that plans meetings months in advance or are there other ways to show you take charge.
What Are Organizational Skills?
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15 min read
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