Crafting Your Resume for Remote Work Opportunities

Crafting Your Resume for Remote Work Opportunities

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a major shift in the way we work, the highlight being the rise of remote work. In the upcoming 2 years, it’s predicted that there will be 36.2 million Americans working remotely — a whopping 417% increase from before the...
5 Simple Ways to Update Your Resume for 2024

5 Simple Ways to Update Your Resume for 2024

Editor’s Note: This post is updated yearly for accuracy and relevance.  The new year is a time for reflection and reassessment — the perfect time to take a look at your resume and see what you can update. Not only are you reflecting on the previous year and...
How Many Jobs Should Be on a Resume?

How Many Jobs Should Be on a Resume?

How Many Jobs Should Be on a Resume? Had a lot of jobs and wondering how many you need to list on your resume? Instead of looking for a hard-and-fast number, read these guidelines based on relevance. Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2020;  it...
How to Address Job Hopping on Your Resume

How to Address Job Hopping on Your Resume

Guest post by Ida Pettersson, Career Coach & Resume Expert at Resume Genius. Job hopping has become an increasingly common phenomenon, particularly among young professionals. For many, it’s seen as a means to grow and level up, especially when internal...
Is a Targeted Resume Important?

Is a Targeted Resume Important?

You’ve finally got your resume in great shape (thanks to a professional resume service or your own hard work), and now you can sit back and relax, right? After all, all you need to do is hit “apply” a few times and the job offers will start rolling...
Unleashing the Potential of Resume Power Verbs

Unleashing the Potential of Resume Power Verbs

The secret to a great resume is easier than you think: Using strong action words. When you’re up against hundreds of other applicants, your resume needs to be distinct and compelling. But how can jobseekers catch the attention of busy recruiters? The secret is resume...