The Elevator
A blog to elevate your resume, job search & career to the top floor!
How to start a cover letter (2024)
Figuring out how to start your cover letter can be one of the most challenging parts of the whole application process. It’s also one of the most important. According to Yahoo Finance, 77 percent of hiring managers say they would give preference to a candidate who submitted a cover letter – even if the application said it was optional!
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Resume Help15 min read
Proofreading your Resume: 12 Tips
Published in Resume Help
by 
Karl Kahler
A biodata is a job application document used in India, Pakistan and other South Asian countries, either instead of or as a supplement to a resume or CV. Here we’ll discuss the differences among these documents, and how to prepare a biodata if you need one.
Published in Resume Help
by Karl Kahler
A video resume can be a great way to stand out in a field of job seekers — but if done badly, it can be a disaster. Here we explore the pros and cons, and the dos and don’ts, of making a video resume in 2024.
Published in Resume Help
by 
Rolf Bax
If you want to land your dream job, waiting and hoping a vacancy will appear isn't the best way forward. Instead, get proactive and open a dialogue with your preferred employer by following our tips to create a persuasive email.
by Rolf Bax
The world of work has changed beyond all recognition since 1870, when thousands of people were employed as domestic helpers like housekeepers and servants. If you’ve ever thought that modern job titles were bizarre, join us as we look back at newspaper job adverts through history.
Published in Resume Help
by 
Paul Drury
You are applying for your first proper job, but how do you ensure that you don’t get rejection after rejection? This article covers how to make a resume for a first job.
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
Everyone looks for jobs with no job experience so don't worry! There are several ways to show what you are capable of!
Published in Career
by 
Susan Shor
When you are considering how to ask for a raise, the truth is there is no silver bullet. It takes preparation and a tailored approach to help ensure success
Published in Career
by Susan Shor
Switching careers is easy with our guide to mid-life success. With these steps you can find the best way to a new career in no time.
The top 25 companies for remote jobs in the UK
Looking to work from home? We've scoured thousands of job ads and company profiles on Indeed, to discover which UK companies come out top for remote working positions.
Published in Career
by Karl Kahler
Searching for a new job can be a daunting task. This job search guide to the digital job market of 2023 can help you come up with a successful plan to find the job that’s right for you (including finding unlisted jobs and job searching with no experience).
