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Karl Kahler is a writer, editor and Spanish-English translator, specializing in travel, history and career advice. He was born in Arkansas, grew up in Venezuela, Mexico, Bolivia, Canada and Alaska, and currently lives in Costa Rica. He is the author of “Frommer’s Costa Rica 2017” and was formerly travel editor of Costa Rica’s Tico Times. Before that, he worked 25 years at California’s San Jose Mercury News, starting as a copy editor and departing as national editor.

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Published in Cover Letter

by Karl Kahler

Letter of Interest vs. Cover Letter

A letter of interest and a cover letter are similar but not identical documents used to apply for a job. Here we explore the differences and discuss how to write each of them to maximize your chances of getting the job that’s right for you in 2024.

12 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Karl Kahler

What are the best cover letter fonts?

Choosing a good cover letter font is important because it affects the legibility and the overall look and feel of this crucial job application document. Let’s talk about the pros and cons of various fonts (and font sizes) so you can make an informed choice.

What are the best fonts for cover letters?

24 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Karl Kahler

What is the best font to use in a resume?

In choosing the best font for a resume, sources often disagree on this topic. Let us guide you through the pros and cons and let's look at some most commonly mentioned fonts and explore the basic principles

22 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Karl Kahler

Biodata vs. resume or CV: What’s the difference?

A biodata is a job application document used in India, Pakistan and other South Asian countries, either instead of or as a supplement to a resume or CV. Here we’ll discuss the differences among these documents, and how to prepare a biodata if you need one.

13 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Karl Kahler

Video resume: Make it great, or don’t make it at all

A video resume can be a great way to stand out in a field of job seekers — but if done badly, it can be a disaster. Here we explore the pros and cons, and the dos and don’ts, of making a video resume in 2024.

28 min read

Published in Career

by Karl Kahler

Complete guide to job search methods

Searching for a new job can be a daunting task. This job search guide to the digital job market of 2023 can help you come up with a successful plan to find the job that’s right for you (including finding unlisted jobs and job searching with no experience).

27 min read

Published in Career

by Karl Kahler

The best job sites and job boards 2024 - US and worldwide

In this blog you'll find the best job sites and job boards for job seekers all over the world.

25 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Karl Kahler

Europass CV: pros and cons for creating a European resume

The Europass CV, a free system for creating a resume to use in Europe, has a few pros but many cons. Review our tips on creating a Europass CV, as well as the reasons why you might not want to.