The Elevator
A blog to elevate your resume, job search & career to the top floor!
The job-hopping capitals of the U.S., UK, Australia and Canada
The Great Resignation has stirred a whole new generation to consider the benefits of job-hopping - quitting several roles in a row after a period of around a year or less. Resume.io set out to discover in which parts of the U.S. and other key markets job-hopping is currently most common.
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Proofreading your Resume: 12 Tips
Published in Career
by 
Susan Shor
Should you send that application during the summer or over winter holiday? Over the weekend or first thing Monday? Timing may not be everything, but it can make a difference in your application. We look at the best time to apply for jobs to make the most of your search.
Published in Resume Help
by 
Paul Drury
ChatGPT and other AI models have many applications that will revolutionize the way we live. When you are looking for a new job, can AI help you to write your resume?
Published in Resume Help
Freelancing is increasingly popular. But how can you show this type of work on your resume? The following comprehensive guide shows you how to get it right.
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
With nearly 30 million resumes built by people from all over the world, Resume.io has a lot of job application insights. Every now and then, we dive into this data and unveil interesting differences and commonalities between global job applications.
Today, we look at the personal side of job applicants: what’s their preferred way to spend the day outside work and which foreign languages do they speak?
Published in Resume Help
Is it time to switch gears? If you’re ready to go for your dream job, read our rules for writing a compelling career change resume.
Published in Resume Help
There has never been a better time to enter the AI sector. If you want to jump aboard, read our guide on creating a resume for AI and ML vacancies.
Published in Career
Following up on our 2022 study, Resume.io has analyzed LinkedIn data to identify the large companies where employees stay the longest and shortest in the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia. Plus, why working on your own sense of happiness at work may be a solid career move.
Published in Career
by 
Debbie Bride
It’s not unheard of for disgruntled employees to vent their workplace complaints through extremely scathing and sometimes humorous resignation letters. But fortunately, this scorched earth approach to job departures is an exception to the rule. Still, scorched earth resignation letters can serve a purpose in the realm of fantasy. That’s why Resume.io has devised a unique hotness scale for matching the right tone of letter to the degree of raging revenge.
Published in Career
by 
Emily Stoker
Looking for a high-paying job, no experience necessary? You’ve come to the right place. Check out our top tips on finding the right one for you. Plus, we’ve got examples of high-paying job roles you could step into today.
Published in Career
by Paul Drury
Sometimes you can be in the middle of a job search and realize that it may be better to push for a promotion rather than jump ship. If that is the case for you, here are a few ideas.
by Paul Drury
Quiet quitting is an alluring idea for anyone who doesn’t truly love their job, but it can be a dangerous option. When engagement wanes, there is only one outcome.
