The Elevator

A blog to elevate your resume, job search & career to the top floor!
Quitting a job without another lined up: a risky move or a leap of faith?
Quitting a job without another lined up: a risky move or a leap of faith?

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

When our job satisfaction nosedives beyond a certain point, quitting becomes inevitable. But should you sit and suffer until you have found a new job? Let’s consider the options.
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Published in Resume Help

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Excel skills resume: highlighting your proficiency effectively
Your spreadsheets are the talk of the company because they look so great. You want to make sure your application to your dream job includes that you excel at Excel, but how do you highlight that on your resume? We look at how to do just that.
Excel skills resume: highlighting your proficiency effectively
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11 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

Customer service resume objectives: writing to impress
When it’s time for a customer service job change, the few short lines of text at the top of your resume page could be the most impactful writing task you’ve tackled in a long time. Here we offer some practical advice for composing an effective customer service resume objective.
Customer service resume objectives: writing to impress
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13 min read

Published in Career

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

Career vs job: understanding the differences
Do you want just any job or are you thinking bigger? If you’re looking toward the future, it’s smart to have a career plan. In the following guide, we will take a look at the difference between a career and a job to help you start planning yours.
Career vs job: understanding the differences
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10 min read

Published in Career

by Lotte van RijswijkLotte van Rijswijk

The job-hopping capitals of the U.S., UK, Australia and Canada
The Great Resignation has stirred a whole new generation to consider the benefits of job-hopping - quitting several roles in a row after a period of around a year or less. Resume.io set out to discover in which parts of the U.S. and other key markets job-hopping is currently most common.
The job-hopping capitals of the U.S., UK, Australia and Canada
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24 min read

Published in Career

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

The best time to apply for jobs
Should you send that application during the summer or over winter holiday? Over the weekend or first thing Monday? Timing may not be everything, but it can make a difference in your application. We look at the best time to apply for jobs to make the most of your search.
The best time to apply for jobs
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11 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

ChatGPT resume writing – prompts and process
ChatGPT and other AI models have many applications that will revolutionize the way we live. When you are looking for a new job, can AI help you to write your resume?
ChatGPT resume writing – prompts and process
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14 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How to add freelance work to your resume: a comprehensive guide
Freelancing is increasingly popular. But how can you show this type of work on your resume? The following comprehensive guide shows you how to get it right.
How to add freelance work to your resume: a comprehensive guide
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12 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Personal analysis: this is what people put on their resume
With nearly 30 million resumes built by people from all over the world, Resume.io has a lot of job application insights. Every now and then, we dive into this data and unveil interesting differences and commonalities between global job applications. Today, we look at the personal side of job applicants: what’s their preferred way to spend the day outside work and which foreign languages do they speak?
Personal analysis: this is what people put on their resume
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9 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How to write a career change resume: 4 rules for the inexperienced
Is it time to switch gears? If you’re ready to go for your dream job, read our rules for writing a compelling career change resume.
How to write a career change resume: 4 rules for the inexperienced
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5 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

Crafting your artificial intelligence resume for ai & ml jobs
There has never been a better time to enter the AI sector. If you want to jump aboard, read our guide on creating a resume for AI and ML vacancies.
Crafting your artificial intelligence resume for ai & ml jobs
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4 min read

Published in Career

by Lotte van RijswijkLotte van Rijswijk

The companies employees don’t want to leave in 2023
Following up on our 2022 study, Resume.io has analyzed LinkedIn data to identify the large companies where employees stay the longest and shortest in the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia. Plus, why working on your own sense of happiness at work may be a solid career move.
The companies employees don’t want to leave in 2023
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31 min read
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