Resume Resources

There’s no worst feeling than sending your resume to multiple job postings only to get little to no response. It can leave even the most motivated job seeker dejected and at a loss. We’ll provide some insight into reasons why your resume may get rejected so that you can be more prepared to increaseyour call…

Ready! Set! Action! Well sort of. Writing a compelling resume that convinces a recruiter or hiring manager that you’re the best fit for their open position takes more than just listing your job responsibilities. Remember, recruiters review hundreds of resumes daily, and the average recruiter scans a resume in approximately 7 seconds. If you want…

When creating your resume deciding on the skills section can be a difficult and agonizing decision. What are the best skills to add that will make the employer take notice and help you stand out from other job seekers? Having a well written skills section can add incredible value to your resume as it can…

There’s no doubt that interviewing can be stressful. As a candidate, you’re fully aware of the competitive landscape of the job market and know that you may be up against multiple candidates for your dream job. The pressure is on to make a great first impression from the initial application and resume to absolutely nailing…

The rules for resume writing seem to change often.  It’s certainly confusing to know for sure what you should include to make your resume stand out. Afterall, your goal is to write a resume that will garner interest from that Recruiter or hiring manager and more importantly to land that job! So how do you…

If you google this question, you will see so many different answers including information indicating that your resume should be no more than one page if you have less than 7-10 years of experience. While it is true that a one-page resume may work for many people with less than 7-10 years of work experience,…

The Power of a Thank You Letter In our fast-paced world, where communication often happens in a matter of seconds through digital channels, taking the time to send a heartfelt thank you letter may seem like a lost art. However, this classic form of expressing gratitude still holds tremendous value, especially in personal and professional…

Writing your resume requires major choices and decisions on what to include, what format to use, and how to present the information. Luckily, Easy Resume Templates is able to point you in the right direction regarding these decisions. Style Matters. However, there are also the smaller, but important decisions including what font style and size…

What is an Applicant Tracking System? (ATS) An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is a software used by many companies to track and manage candidates during the hiring process. The software can come equipped with different capabilities depending on the needs of the company, and recruiters and hiring managers and other HR staff use this software…

Designing Your Resume Did you know that after you’ve spent so much time worrying about writing the perfect resume, agonizing about every detail, you have about five seconds to grab an employer’s attention? Five Seconds – Recruiters spend their days reviewing hundreds of resumes, and within five seconds of scanning your resume they can decide…