A modern CV needs to be substantive, AI-savvy, and ready before anyone asks for it. Hiring in 2026 won’t look much like ...

In 2026, strong student resumes show long-term commitment and real-world skills not just activities and grades. Add these ...

The length of an average resume has increased by 61% over the past five years as jobseekers try to include more sections than they did in 2018, according to a new report. The average word count of a ...

In one corner, you have traditional resumes, which are reliable but flashing yellow on some obsolescence meters, just like landlines and fax machines. In the other corner you have web resumes, which ...

Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

With AI powering more and more applicant tracking systems (ATSs), with LinkedIn approaching one billion users, and with public records becoming increasingly ubiquitous and accessible, that question of ...

You've put an ad online or in the local paper to fill an open position or bring in extra help over the holiday season. Now you dread opening your email knowing you'll find tens or maybe hundreds of ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sam Struan, a 36-year-old recruiter and résumé writer based in Scotland. It's been edited for length and clarity. I had been doing part-time ...

After years of promises, Microsoft introduced a new default Word font family, Aptos, last summer. It replaced the 15-year-old Calibri. As Microsoft 365’s default font, it will likely be increasingly ...

A resume is a marketing tool and an extension of your professional brand. An effective resume showcases your experience, achievements and strengths, relating them to a specific position by using key ...