Do I need a cover letter when applying for a job? That was the question posed to more than 13,000 career professionals across several...
Glassdoor Team
Oct 13, 2022
Recruiters review hundreds of applications per job listing, so to make it to the interview phase, you have to have a resume that shines....
Sep 27, 2022
When you’re looking for a job, your resume is a chance to sell yourself to a potential employer. Typical advice on writing a good...
Aug 17, 2022
Landing a job is a challenge for many professionals. But building a resume and writing a cover letter with no experience can be an...
Heather Huhman
Jun 26, 2020
The first time I ever learned about the concept of a cover letter, I distinctly remember how it was explained to me: "It's like...
Emily Moore
May 18, 2020
As you search for your dream job, there will likely be many roles that pique your interest. Whether you're looking for a company with...
Jan 14, 2020
We talk a lot about resumes here on the Glassdoor blog, and for good reason. Resumes are the very first impression recruiters and hiring...
Oct 2, 2019
Having a well-crafted resume can be the key to getting your foot in the door at the company of your dreams. But figuring out...
Julia Malacoff
Aug 27, 2019
You’ve probably heard the advice that action verbs should be sprinkled throughout your resume. By starting each bullet point about your past experience with...
May 23, 2019
Steer clear of overused clichés. Misspelled words are immediate grounds for denial. Words like “rockstar” and “synergy” are so 2015. We’ve all read about...
Amy Elisa Jackson
May 14, 2019
When you apply for any job, the very first tool you will use to grab the attention of employers is your cover letter. (Yes,...
May 13, 2019