Steer clear of overused clichés. Misspelled words are immediate grounds for denial. Words like “rockstar” and “synergy” are no longer in. We’ve all read...
Glassdoor Team
Dec 16, 2022
People often wonder why they never hear anything back after they hit ‘send’ on the email with a resume attached or on the on-line...
Feb 3, 2020
When you’re applying for jobs, a common request among employers is for you to provide a list of professional references. After your interview, your...
Heather Huhman
Jan 20, 2020
When it comes to understanding security clearance, the “Who, What, Where, and Why” is not always so obvious. If you’ve recently applied for a...
Sep 23, 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...
Julia Malacoff
May 23, 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
While many job applications have the word “optional” next to the field that asks for a cover letter, it shouldn’t be overlooked. After all,...
Amy Elisa Jackson
Nov 12, 2018
So you’ve got amazing communication skills, a resume chock-full of impressive qualifications and an inside connection at the company you’re applying to work for....
Jul 2, 2018
Following up on an application can be tricky business. When should you follow up, and what exactly should you say? It can be difficult to know...
Jun 14, 2018
There’s definitely an art to writing the perfect cover letter, and it’s one that many job seekers don’t take the time to learn. While...
May 17, 2018
From resume screening tools to Robot Vera, an AI-based software technology that helps recruit and hire humans, it’s safe to say that the robots...
Apr 25, 2018
Applying for jobs can be a strenuous mental challenge that can wear even the best of us down. Throw in some rejections to the...
Apr 11, 2018