The Elevator
A blog to elevate your resume, job search & career to the top floor!
Strengths in resumes
The best resumes are full of your strengths – not simply abilities you possess, but traits and knowledge that set you apart. Adding personal strengths in your resume allows you to highlight your expertise and mastery of the field. With the right resume strengths, hiring managers will quickly see you as a fierce contender for that perfect position.
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Resume Help15 min read
Proofreading your Resume: 12 Tips
Published in Resume Help
by 
Karl Kahler
A resume summary is one of the most important components of any resume, and it’s probably the most challenging part to write.
Published in Resume Help
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.
Published in Resume Help
by 
Paul Drury
There are many questions for a job seeker to answer early on in their search and one of the big ones is: which resume builder do I choose?
Published in Career
by Karl Kahler
“Why do you want to work here?” This is a question often asked in job interviews — and if you’re not prepared for it, finding a good answer can be harder than you think.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
When you are starting a new chapter in life, there are certain situations where your motivations are just as important as your previous experience.
Published in Career
Are you a digital nomad and looking for your next destination? Resume.io has analyzed 90,000 Instagram posts tagged #digitalnomad to find out where today’s freelancers recommend the most.
Are You Dealing with a Toxic Boss?
Everyone struggles with their boss from time to time. But how do you know what's normal and what's an unhealthy working environment? Check out Resume.io's top tips for helping to spot a toxic boss.
Published in Job Interview
Skype was one of the first video calling platforms to be widely used in professional communication so it’s no wonder that it may be the method of choice for your next interview. A Skype interview may share many similarities with calls on other platforms but there are a few tips that can make your experience much smoother.
Published in Job Interview
With more Americans working from home than ever, Zoom interviews are the new normal in hiring. While there are many similarities with traditional interview styles, there are a few rules of Zoom interview etiquette that can ensure a more successful experience.
Published in Job Interview
With more than 40 percent of all Americans working from home, it’s hardly surprising that video interviews have become the new normal in hiring. While a video interview provides certain advantages (no more getting lost on the way to the office!) it can also pose plenty of new challenges.
Published in Cover Letter
If you’re on the job hunt, chances are you’ve come across a job posting that asks you for an email cover letter. Even in the age of online application portals, many hiring managers still recruit candidates directly via their inboxes. An email cover letter example has many of the same characteristics of a traditional one, with a few key differences.
