Cover Letter & Resumes

Buzzwords That Derail Your Job Hunt

The Recruiter Roundtable is a recurring feature that collects career and job-seeking advice from a group of recruiting experts. The question we put before our panel this month is: What buzzwords or phrases do you feel have lost meaning because they are all too commonly used by job seekers in resumes or interviews?

Dance Resume Sample & Template

Use our Dance resume sample to create your own great resume for Dance jobs. Also learn about common resume mistakes to avoid.

Tricky cover letter mistakes to avoid

Your cover letter is like a handshake—it’s how you introduce yourself to employers when you apply for a job. Like a good handshake, you want your cover letter to be sharp, concise, and make a great first impression. Your cover letter isn’t a part of the job application process you want to skimp on, either. A cover letter allows you to go into more detail than your resume allows. It explains gaps in your employment history or your need for a career change. It can make a case as to why you would be an excellent fit for the position. And a great cover letter can open the door to scoring an interview and, ultimately, landing a job.

Are Infomercials The New Resumes?

Don’t be shy about announcing who you are and what you like to do! Joanne Richard cuts to the chase on her latest piece.