A resume is a professional document showcasing your achievements, experiences, and skills to secure employment, internships, or academic opportunities. It should highlight your accomplishments, strengths, and transferable skills—abilities applicable across various positions and disciplines.

10 Soft Skills Employers Want in 2024 (Plus How to Highlight Them on Your Resume)

In today’s job market, technical expertise alone won’t land you the job. While hard skills are essential, employers are increasingly prioritizing soft skills—those intangible abilities that shape how you interact with colleagues, adapt to change, and handle conflict.

In fact, …

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3 Essential Differences Between a Resume and a LinkedIn Profile

You’ve likely heard that your resume and LinkedIn profile should mimic each other.

For instance, the position titles and years you held them should be the same on both mediums. If they don’t correspond, employers will wonder if you’re hiding …

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The (Simple) Guidelines You Should Follow When Naming Your Resume and Cover Letter Files

When you’re first creating a document—even an important one like your resume or cover letter—you might give it a placeholder file name while you’re working on it. So if you’re job searching, you probably have at least one document named …

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