Resume and Cover Letter Articles
Below is a collection of Robin Ryan’s recent and popular articles about how to best use resumes and cover letters for your job search.
Robin is a prolific writer, including #1 bestselling books and a column in Forbes.com covering a wide range of job search and career topics.
For all of her recently posted articles, see Robin’s Articles page. You can also view her other articles by topic: LinkedIn, Interviewing, Job Search, and Recent College Graduates.
The No. 1 Thing Employers Want To See On A Resume That You Aren’t Doing
As a hiring manager and career counselor, I’ve reviewed well over ten thousand resumes. By far the most common missing ingredient I see is specific,
10 Resume Trends: What You Need To Know To Stand Out
Job hunters wonder about how to improve their resume. Mary, a director at a large company, called for help with resume writing because she was
Age Discrimination Worries? Resume Changes You Should Make
“I’m over 60 and I worry that I’m not landing a job because of my age,” said Ann, a Senior HR Director who called me
How To Hire A Resume Writer And Not Get Duped
Sarah called today because she said her friend’s friend in HR recommended me. She had previously paid $500 to have her resume “professionally written.” She
What Employers Want To See In Your Resume And Most People Aren’t Doing It
Resume Writing is never easy. You must understand how to craft your resume to quickly grab an employer’s attention in 20 seconds or less. Most
Time To Update Your Resume — Here’s One Secret To Use
Valerie, 59, is a human resources manager, working at a prominent company, who had asked for my help in writing her resume. She said, “I
Resume Quiz To See If Employers Will Respond To Your Resume
Writing a persuasive resume is challenging for most people. Yet, a top-quality resume that effectively sells your skills and accomplishments to an employer is essential
Employers Ignoring Your Resume? 5 Mistakes To Avoid
I recently worked with Dave, an over 50 client who had his resume written by a service, and they made his resume look sharp, eye-catching,
Cover Letters Are Now Essential To Standout to Employers — Here’s an Example
Today’s job market is very competitive, so you need a way to stand out. “The biggest mistake many job hunters are currently making is that
21 Ways to Improve Your Resume
You’ve submitted your resume for one or more job openings. Now your resume needs to get through an applicant tracking system (ATS) and then get