15 Amazing Resume Summary Statement Examples for Job Seekers
By Mike Simpson UPDATED 6/9/2022 What is the best way to start my resume? How do I get the attention of the hiring manager? Is there something specific I should be doing? These are questions we have all asked ourselves at one point or another. Fortunately, there’s mainly one answer: use a resume summary statement.…
100 Good Skills to Put on a Resume [Complete Guide]
By Jeff Gillis UPDATED 6/4/2022 When you’re adding skills to a resume, you don’t just want to focus on what you’re good at. Instead, relevancy has to be part of the equation. After all, every job you’re trying to land requires a very specific skill set, one that you need to show that you have.…
How To Write A Resume Objective Statement (Examples Included)
By Mike Simpson UPDATED 5/18/2022 Resumes. We all know what they are. We all know how important having a good one is…and how much a bad one can hurt your ability to get your dream job. That’s why reviewing different resume objective examples is essential, ensuring you can create well-crafted, carefully targeted resumes for hiring…
How To Write A Letter Of Interest (Sample Templates Included)
By Mike Simpson Updated 5/9/2022 We’ve all been there… You’ve combed all of the job boards in search of the perfect job but, alas, haven’t been able to find anything that’s a great fit. Fortunately, there’s still one more lifeline you have at your disposal, and if used properly, it can end up being one…
Top 10 Crypto Skills for Your Resume
By Jeff Gillis Cryptocurrency has been making headlines for years, and not just when it comes to changes in value. Digital currency has a lot of potential, and so do the technologies behind it. So, it isn’t a surprise that interest in crypto skills is on the rise. Many companies want to leverage cryptocurrency and…
How to Write a Statement of Qualifications (Examples Included)
By Mike Simpson When you’re looking for a new job, you need a resume that genuinely packs a punch. Overall, around 60 percent of hiring managers spend 11 seconds or less deciding whether a resume should remain in contention. Want more time than that? With a stellar statement of qualifications, you can get it. Is…
How to Write a Resume with No Experience (Template Included)
By Mike Simpson When you apply for a job, you usually have to submit a resume. The thing is, if you’ve never worked before, figuring how to make a resume with no experience under your belt seems impossible. Luckily, it isn’t. Creating a resume with no experience is entirely doable. You just need to know…
What Are Transferable Skills? (Examples Included)
By Mike Simpson If you’re getting ready to launch a job search, there’s a good chance you’ve tripped across information about transferable skills. Transferable skills are often touted as the key to a successful career change and getting your first job, particularly if you don’t have much direct experience. While that’s all true, transferable skills…
What Are Problem-Solving Skills? (Examples Included)
By Mike Simpson Problem-solving skills are important not just for work. In the words of Karl Popper, “All life is problem-solving.” What on earth does that mean? Simply that being alive means facing challenges. With problem-solving skills, you can navigate issues with greater ease, making hard times, well, less hard. But what are problem-solving skills?…
How to Start a Cover Letter (Examples Included)
By Mike Simpson When you’re writing a cover letter, nailing the opening is a must. Your cover letter introduction has to draw the hiring manager in, giving them a clear reason to keep reading. That’s why learning how to start a cover letter is so vital; it’s your doorway to success. After all, more than…