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
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...
Emily Moore
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
We all want a resume that will jump out of the pile into the hands of the HR manager. But how do we craft...
Nov 20, 2018
Honesty isn’t the best policy, at least according to some job seekers. People often stretch the truth on their resumes and cover letters in an attempt...
Nov 19, 2018
“You only get one shot — do not miss your chance to blow.” Eminem may have been referring to rap battles when he dropped...
Oct 22, 2018
We have all heard the saying, "You'll never get a second chance to make a first impression." This is perhaps most true when it...
Amy Elisa Jackson
Whether you are well into your career, or have a gap in your employment, it can be tough to decide what to include on...
Oct 15, 2018
If you haven’t had the pleasure of working with a recruiter yet, there’s no doubt you will at some point in your job search....
Heather Huhman
After being at your first entry-level job for over a year, you’re ready for change. You feel like you’ve stopped growing in your current...
Sep 19, 2018