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There comes a time in every job seeker’s life where their resume needs a little something extra. Just like writing papers in college, it can sometimes feel like the only option is to add filler. Maybe that means rephrasing something you’ve already said, maybe it means splitting one skill into three—or maybe it means adding ...

Our series on the World’s Best Resume discusses how to build a CV that will make employers swoon. But what are the mistakes that will tank your chances of landing that dream job? Read on.

1. Typos. A resume is a thing of precision. In an arena as competitive as the job market, every letter ...

As the head of a company or organization, it falls on the employer to know how to best put to use the people and tools available in the best way possible. This is true from the first moment of a job interview all the way through the life of your company, until you sell it ...

Are you in stuck in a dead end in your career? Not sure how to advance or where to go from here? It’s a common problem, and we’re here to help you fix it. Depending on your situation, there are a few ways to go about taking that next step.

1. Take on something new. ...

Often the most dreaded part of the job search, the cover letter has caused a lot of stress among the job seeking population. But fear not—your favorite Help Wanted site is here to save your CV! There are a few tricks to writing a successful cover letter, and we’ll teach you all of them.

First, ...

If you’ve mastered parts 1 and 2 of this series, you know everything there is to know about how your resume should look and what types of information to include. This episode deals with the meat of resume building: the experiences you rely on to show how valuable you are as an employee and a ...

If you’ve read Part 1 of this series, you know that the first and most important thing about a resume is simplicity. This article will follow suit—no fancy tricks with fonts or margins here, just a quick and easy guide to writing a resume that will impress an employer without pomp or ostentation.

If you’ve ...

The resume: a job searcher’s best friend and worst enemy. Absolutely crucial in distinguishing yourself from the back and getting the job you want, but difficult to make stand out in itself—after all, it is just a list of jobs, degrees and awards. With this series, we’ll teach you how to build the world’s best ...

Congratulations! You nailed your job interview. Parts 1-4 of this series did their job—you showed up impeccably dressed, you did your research, you prepared for every contingency, and you asked all the right questions. At the end of the interview you got a firm handshake and a smile, and the interviewer said “We’ll call you.” ...

You’ve followed our advice in parts 1-3 of this series. The big day has finally arrived! You put on your well-fitting, unpretentious outfit. You get to the office without a hitch. Your handshake is firm, and you have answers to all the tough questions. The interview goes great! This job is yours. But then, just ...