Job seekers are constantly asking questions about the mechanics of submitting a resume to an employer: What file format should a resume be in? Should the cover letter be attached to the email, or sent ...

Dear Heloise: I’ve been in staffing for over 40 years in contingency search firms, software houses, consulting organizations and major insurance companies. For the most part, companies now require ...

Your resume serves as a personal introduction to potential employers and is a reflection of your professionalism, abilities, and communication skills. It must serve as an effective "marketing tool" to ...

I have read that one should wait until Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday at ~11AM or so to submit a resume and/or cover letter. What is your opinion on the best day of the week and time of the day to submit?

The new year is here, and the race for top jobs is already heating up. According to a recent survey, Monday, January 13, was the most popular day of the year to submit resumes nationwide. But don’t ...

As a job seeker you need to be ready with both a resume and a cover letter. You need both a resume and cover letter in your job search. Most job applications require a resume right away, and the best ...

Cover letters can be one of the most challenging parts of applying to a job. They're more like writing an essay than a concise list of bullets outlining your achievements, as in your resume. Still, 89 ...

If you’re on the prowl for a new job, you may have come across your fair share of cover letter requests. The supplementary document has helped hiring managers make decisions about candidates for ...

You’ve agonized over your resume and cover letter and perfected its content (hopefully), and now you’re ready to submit it. But applying for jobs isn’t always straightforward, and online application ...

The purpose of a resume is to introduce your qualifications and skills to employers. The goal of a resume is to get an interview so that you can further share your qualifications and learn more about ...