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If you want to get recognized as a quality candidate, it’s important to optimize your resume around keywords. Here’s how to do so.

You've heard robots are taking over the world, but the truth is, they've already taken over the world—at least, the world of job seekers. Recruiters rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) to sift through the hundreds of resumes they receive for each job posting. That might sound depressing, but...

Truth is, the days of crafting one resume to rule them all have passed. You’ll benefit far more by tailoring your resume to each specific job. Here’s why.

Even if there are no second acts in life, sometimes there are chances to reapply for a job you didn’t get the first time. The question is: should you go for it? In most situations, yes, but it depends on the stage at which you fell off the candidate list.

Don't let your resume stand in the way of landing your dream job. Know what information to include on your resume to improve your chances of scoring an interview.

Many career opportunities exist in the D.C. market, yet you'll find a lot of competition for some of these jobs. If you want to stand out, you need to make an effort to dazzle hiring managers. Here are seven ways to help you shine

Times are changing—and so are resumes. Some advice you received years ago just does not apply anymore, so read on for ways to bring your resume into the year 2022.

To make your cover letter work for you, not against you, you will need to be savvy. A quick scan reveals whether applicants are serious about a position or simply blasting out their resume. Read on to learn more!

Here are five new rules you need to follow to make your job search successful in 2019 and beyond.

Let's face it: turning down a candidate isn't the most pleasant task in the world. And increasingly, businesses avoid it. Job seekers used to joke about papering the walls with rejection letters but these days, the rejection letter, call, or email is facing extinction. It’s vital, though, to comm...

You have one more potential hurdle to cross before you accept your job offer—negotiating your compensation package. Salary is clearly the big-ticket item people focus on. You shouldn't dismiss this figure, but keep in mind there are other valuable perks you can pursue. Here’s what you should be n...

In theory, job titles should be designed as a succinct description of what you do in your role. However, the reality is, most job titles are too broad or don't accurately describe a person's normal workday tasks. When your job title isn't an industry standard, you'll want to optimize your search....

Whether you are looking to start your career or just flirting with the idea of finding a new job, figuring out how to catch a recruiter’s eye can be tricky. Read on to learn more!

What resume entries should you keep—and what should you delete? Here are five resume changes to implement as you edit with an eye past entry level.

We’ve gathered three pieces of career advice people usually learn too late in life and hope they reach you sooner than they reached us.

You can't judge a book by its cover—but you can judge a job applicant by a cover letter, according to recruiters. One quick glance at a cover letter, and a recruiter has formed a strong impression of you as a job candidate. If your cover letter is good, you'll get another look; if it's not, well,...

Few tasks are as time- and energy-consuming as the recruiting process. According to a 2017 study by the Society of Human Resource Management, each new hire costs your company $4,425 on average—and the recruiting process typically takes 42 days to complete. Given the reality of tight budgets and t...

When job-hunting, you're excited to tell a hiring manager exactly how much value you'll bring to the company—but that doesn't mean your resume should read like a novel. This is yet another time in life when less is more. In most cases, unless you're an upper-level executive, your resume should no...

An overabundance of praise, particularly when the ingredients and execution from the giver or ‘chef’ are not nutritious, can have no impact or even a negative one. Read on to learn more!