The Elevator
A blog to elevate your resume, job search & career to the top floor!
How to negotiate your salary
by 
Susan Shor
Negotiating a salary may be on your to-do list. Here are our recommendations to make your request a little less painful.
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Resume Help15 min read
Proofreading your Resume: 12 Tips
Published in Resume Help
by 
Paul Drury
There are 3 common resume formats: chronological, functional, and a combination. Here's how to choose the right one for you.
The professions most likely to cheat in the UK
Interested to discover which professionals are guilty of cheating, we surveyed over 2,000 British professionals to find out which industry is most likely to cheat and which profession is most faithful to their partners.
Published in Career
by Susan Shor
The idea of work-life is often misunderstood. Here are the realities (and myths) of work-life balance.
Published in Career
by Susan Shor
When you are considering how to ask for a raise, the truth is there is no silver bullet. It takes preparation and a tailored approach to help ensure success
Published in Job Interview
A potential employer wants to talk about money. So, how do you answer the salary requirements question? Here’s our guide on getting it right from the offset.
Published in Job Interview
by 
Rolf Bax
These days, it is more and more common to add a photograph to your CV when you apply for a job. But to what extent does someone’s appearance affect the application process?
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
An informative LinkedIn profile can be a crucial asset to any job seeker. In which circumstances should you choose to include LinkedIn on your resume?
Published in Resume Help
by 
Debbie Bride
Not sure about putting security clearance intel on your resume? Here, we’ll brief you on what can and should be disclosed when classified information safeguards are a hiring consideration.
How to have a productive argument at work
At any workplace, there will be situations where passions boil over and lead to conflict. Find out how to handle arguments and disagreements with co-workers.
Published in Career
The worst has happened and you don’t know what to do next. Check out our guide on how to start applying for new jobs if you’ve been fired.
The job positions that take the longest to fill in the UK
Some job listings are snapped up quickly by eager jobseekers, whereas others can linger for months on end. To find out which job positions take the longest time to fill, Resume.io monitored thousands of job roles available in each industry to find out which jobs take the longest to fill in the UK, and which are the quickest.