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Applying for a job can be an arduous process. You must cater your resume and cover letter to each potential position to describe your capabilities in the way that will best match the job on offer. It’s fine to work from a template, swapping out the details as applicable, but making sure the employer understands you…Read more...

Searching for a new gig is a job itself—except you don’t get paid for doing it, there are no benefits, and it’s impossible to know if you’re doing it wrong. Applying for jobs can be a long, lonely struggle against self-doubt, and to stay resilient, you need to be organized and have a plan. With that in mind, here are…Read more...

Applying for new jobs is a multi-part process. You can’t just fire off a general resume and cover letter; everything needs to be tailored to the specific position. That makes sense—and presents you in the best light to prospective employers—but it’s also a lot of work.Read more...

If you leave a long gap between jobs in your resume, employers are less than half as likely to call you to talk further, according to research by resume-writing company ResumeGo. While a one or two-year gap only slightly decreases your chance of getting a call, a three-year gap cuts your chances in half. But you can…Read more...