The Elevator
A blog to elevate your resume, job search & career to the top floor!
When to add a photo to your resume
by 
Susan Shor
If you're unsure about including a photo with your resume, I'd say you're probably better off not attaching one. Job applications almost never require pictures except in the fields of modelling and few more.
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This baby name will be most successful at landing a job
Can your first name determine your future salary? Resume.io did the research for you
Revealed: the virtual jobs that will earn you the most money
Resume.io have researched into the highest earning virtual jobs. Check out the results!
Busy bees: the world's hardest working hollywood stars
We analyzed the filmographies of 146 of today's leading Hollywood actors to see who is working the hardest.
Published in Resume Help
by 
Karl Kahler
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.
Published in Resume Help
by Susan Shor
An effective resume in 2024 needs to be long enough to cover all the necessary information, yet not so long that it will dilute your story. Find that perfect balance.
Published in Resume Help
A custom resume can mean the difference between getting out your suit for that final interview, and never even getting a phone call. Here's why you should customize your resume for each job application.
Published in Resume Help
by Karl Kahler
The best resume ATS checker: Read our full guide and beat the Applicant Tracking Systems with our ATS-friendly resume builder.
Published in Resume Help
by Susan Shor
Explaining gaps in your resume is an essential part of your career story. Let's explore how to approach this issue in a positive way.
57 jobs dominated by women with the biggest gender pay gap
Data from the House of Commons Library shows that on average women earn 17,3% less than men as of April 2019. We analyzed data from the ONS to find jobs that are dominated by women, but pay men more.
Published in Career
by Susan Shor
The idea of work-life is often misunderstood. Here are the realities (and myths) of work-life balance.
Published in Job Interview
by Susan Shor
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 2024.
