Psychologists have determined making a good first impression takes seconds, often less than 30. Thankfully, when we meet someone in person we have time to correct our impression if the initial 30 seconds don’t go well. We shouldn’t be worried, right? Wrong. It may be different in person, but it turns out, you’re afforded a similar 30…

40% of hiring managers spend less than a minute looking at a resume. Meanwhile, 25% of hiring managers spend less than 30 seconds. When every second counts, you need a resume that stands out from the rest. Otherwise, all the hard work you put into your resume won’t get you far. Instead, you’ll end up in the…

If you’re looking for a job, you’re resume is what’s going to get it for you. Yes of course it’s important to have a good LinkedIn profile and a clean online record and cover letter that sounds like an actual human wrote it, but your resume is still the most important piece of your application…

The resume is the most important tool in your job-hunting arsenal. It’s what gets your foot in the door, what vouches for you when you can’t do it in person, and it’s the first impression you make on a potential employer. As such, mistakes with your resume can sink your chances before you have the…

With millions of students applying to universities each year, standing out has become harder than ever. Unfortunately, many students are not literate in writing the one ticket used for acceptance into these colleges: an online resume. There is no high school curriculum that teaches students how to translate their abilities into a resume. In an…

In the UK alone employers receive an average of 60 applicants for everyadvertisement of a low-skilled job and around 20-30 applicants for every high-skilledjob – and this reinforces why your CV should stand above the rest for thehighest chance of success. Most applicants to these jobs are actually qualified, in fact, the CIPD (chartered institute…

When applying for jobs nowadays, we all hear one-word time and again; experience, experience, experience. It’s the reason students fresh out of uni are struggling to secure jobs. It may also be the reason you’re stuck in a career you don’t love. If the advice is anything to go by, it’s impossible to break into…

Most of us take time off from work at some point in our careers. Maybe you took a year out to travel or to spend more time with your family. Or maybe you quit your most recent job because it wasn’t for you. This is perfectly acceptable, but unexplained employment gaps in your CV can…

There comes a time in many of our lives where we fancy a career change. That makes sense given how much our tastes and desires alter over the years. It’d be madness to assume that a field which interested you when you were eighteen is still going to have your attention at 40+. Sadly, many…

Your resume is your chance to make a first impression on a potential employer so you want to ensure that it makes a positive impression. Since resumes are so crucial, many services exist offering resume templates, such as https://www.livecareer.com/resume-templates. You do not want to choose just any template, however. Instead, make sure that the resume…

Writing a good CV can be a daunting task. Many employers often scan a CV for a few seconds and then decide whether to hire or not hire a certain job hunter. I know that this is harsh. Luckily, this article will give you tips that will increase your chances of grabbing the attention of…

Your resume is your first impression–if it’s good, you may just get that interview or follow up phone call. And if it’s bad, your resume may just end up in the trash bin. Although resumes are incredibly important to landing a job, many people don’t know the ins-and-outs of creating a truly professional and impressive…