The Elevator
A blog to elevate your resume, job search & career to the top floor!
The best and worst tech giants to interview for in 2024
The interview process is one of the most important stages in recruitment, and every company has its own way of interviewing candidates. But how do Big Tech companies compare in the eyes of interviewees? Does Google hold easier job interviews than Apple? To shed light on the differences, Resume.io analyzed over 100,000 interview reviews across 14 tech giants.
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Proofreading your Resume: 12 Tips
Published in Career
Junior employees are often expected to work longer hours and take on the worst tasks. But it can be difficult when lacking workplace experience to tell the difference between ‘paying your dues’ and being exploited. Getting an idea of how a company treats its junior employees is useful for applicants and incumbents alike. So, to find out which companies are the best and worst for junior employee satisfaction, Resume.io analyzed 22,095 junior-level employee reviews of 54 major companies.
Published in Cover Letter
by 
Susan Shor
An interview-inducing cover letter is more than just pithy sentences. The header provides visual interest and important data. Where do you start? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered!
Published in Job Interview
by Susan Shor
You went in with high hopes, but you didn’t get the job. What a letdown! But your job search isn’t over. Use this as a learning opportunity by asking where you went wrong. The first step is knowing how to ask for feedback after an interview.
Published in Resume Help
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Paul Drury
The decision on whether or not to include your pronouns on your resume may not be as straightforward as one might think. Your gender pronouns might be central to your identity, but are they relevant when considering your professional capabilities?
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
If you feel that the normal resume structure does not allow you to convey the complexity of your career story, sharing additional resume information is welcomed by hiring managers.
Published in Career
by Susan Shor
The competition is tough and the jobs are few, but a top-notch set of skills can still get you the administrative position you desire.
Published in Career
No person is an island. Not even you! Teamwork skills are essential if you want to get ahead in the working world. In this comprehensive guide, we take a look at the most valuable skills and why you need them.
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
When you sit down to write your resume, how you pitch those first few lines is crucial. Do you write a resume objective or a resume summary?
Published in Career
by Paul Drury
If you are lucky enough to know someone at your target employer, getting referred by them is the best way of creating an early connection with the hiring manager.
Published in Job Interview
During the hiring process, there are many nerve-wracking stages. Perhaps the most stressful of all is the interview. Once it’s over, you may be wondering how you did. In this guide, we take a look at the telltale signs an interview went well.
by Paul Drury
Leadership can be a daunting occupation. In this article, we aim to share some useful leadership statistics that could help to inform your management decisions.
