If you've been submitting applications and not hearing back, your resume section headings might be working against you in ways you'd never expect. Here's exactly what to use — and why it matters even more when you're going after a next-level role.

If you’re applying for multiple roles with similar job functions, making minor adjustments to your resume before submitting your application is worthwhile. The good news is that you don’t have to completely rewrite your resume every time! A strategically designed resume will be easy to tweak to include keywords from different job postings.

Here’s what to do after an interview.

Congratulations! You’ve scheduled an interview! Here’s what to do when the big day comes!

Hooray! I’ve scheduled an interview! …now what? Here’s what to do BEFORE your in-person interview.

The goal of your resume is to entice a potential employer to pick up the phone and call you. Here's how to prepare for the initial phone call.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating your existing resume, here are 4 things that are implied within the context of a resume…

Bullet points are a major component of every jobseeker’s resume, regardless of where you are in your job search, whether you are an entry-level or senior management candidate. Too many or too few bullets can decrease the readability of your resume.

There are several reasons why you may not be getting call-backs in response to your resume and job applications; some are within your control to change, and unfortunately, some are not.

If you’ve ever screened resumes before, you know that length does matter. What’s the magic balance between too short and too long?

Out of nowhere, your interviewer asks, “are you planning on having children?” You are totally thrown off your game but still want to display professionalism without necessarily giving up this private information. Here are some suggestions on how to respond.

Welcome to Resume Writing 101, where you’ll find answers to some of the most frequently asked resume writing questions! Keep in mind that every job seeker’s strategy will look slightly different. So, let’s get started! I’ll even give you a hint: the answer is almost always “it depends!”

A poorly written or misguided resume can mean months or even years of missed opportunities and income. On the other hand, a professionally written and appropriately strategized resume can speed up your job search and bring in better employment offers and opportunities.

The top third of your resume is the most valuable real estate on the document. Recruiters and hiring managers tend to spend most of their time here; it’s critical to use this space wisely. Start your resume with a professional summary that explains how your previous work experience has prepared you for success in your target role.

There are an awful lot of misconceptions when it comes to the technology employers use to keep track of candidates’ resumes. Contrary to popular belief, an ATS is not the job seeker’s worst enemy.

Unfortunately, bias and discrimination can often work themselves into the hiring decision, even unconsciously. The good news is that as a job seeker, you can proactively address the possibility of discrimination in your resume and your pre-employment interviews.

Resumes use a unique type of language that breaks all sorts of grammar rules. That being said, resumes do have a few unique guiding principles that are nearly exclusively used in the context of a resume.

Although there are no hard and fast rules that apply to every individual resume or job seeker, one piece of advice rings true in modern resumes: the more targeted your resume is, the better.

Transferrable skills are the skills that you take with you and apply to any position with any company. Employers find specific transferrable skills especially desirable right now, regardless of industry or technical skills required.

Gone are the days of full mailing addresses, objective statements, and stating the obvious “References Available Upon Request!” Instead, we now have LinkedIn URLs, professional summaries, and more attractive formatting options.

Make sure you include the following foundational information and sections when you are writing or updating your 2022 resume.