The Elevator

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10 Must-have administrative skills for professionals
10 Must-have administrative skills for professionals

by Susan ShorSusan 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.
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Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

12 Resume mistakes and how to avoid them
When it comes to crafting your resume, you need to sweat the small stuff. Hiring managers will be looking for every indication of your suitability. Any resume mistake can easily count against you.
12 Resume mistakes and how to avoid them
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9 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Krystin MorganKrystin Morgan

How to put internship experience on a resume. With examples!
Learn how, where, and when to add internship experience to your resume, no matter the field. Plus, check out examples of internships on a resume and get inspired to create your own.
How to put internship experience on a resume. With examples!
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8 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 Emily StokerEmily Stoker

How to make a resume on your iPhone: convenient resume building
We get it. When life happens on the go, you want your job hunt to do the same. Feel like you’re falling behind? This comprehensive guide will help you find the best way to stay on top of your job search and learn how to make a resume on your iPhone.
How to make a resume on your iPhone: convenient resume building
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15 min read

Published in Career

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to write a salary negotiation email
Penning an email to respond to a job offer is a monumental moment in your career. You have a job offer in front of you, but what if that salary offer isn’t quite where you would like it to be? How should you write a salary negotiation email?
How to write a salary negotiation email
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11 min read

Published in Career

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How to travel the world and work remotely
Fancy setting up your desk from a sunny piazza in southern Italy? How about a beach in Bali? Read our guide on how to globetrot while working remotely.
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9 min read

Published in Career

by Anna MuckermanAnna Muckerman

10 Marketing skills in demand for 2024
If you’re looking for a new job in the exciting world of marketing, you’ll need to demonstrate these in-demand skills or risk being left behind. This blog will show you how to develop them and where to place them on your resume.
10 Marketing skills in demand for 2024
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14 min read

Published in Career

by Lotte van RijswijkLotte van Rijswijk

Sustainable careers: the major companies offering the most green jobs
So-called ‘green jobs’ focus on environmental sustainability and responsibility. They offer rewarding work and long-term growth potential — and more of them are being created outside of traditionally green sectors. We analyzed the job listings of top employers in the U.S., Canada, UK and Australia to see which companies are most in need of green talent.
Sustainable careers: the major companies offering the most green jobs
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38 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Skills-based resumes: a strategic approach to job applications
Skills-based resumes put more of an emphasis on the skills required for a role, rather than what was achieved at each previous employer. We explore when this format (also known as a functional resume) may prove most useful for a job seeker.
Skills-based resumes: a strategic approach to job applications
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10 min read

Published in Career

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

What are the pros and cons of unlimited PTO?
Is unlimited paid time off an HR trick to get talented employees in the door, only for them to realize that the limits are very real? We look at the reality of this popular benefit.
What are the pros and cons of unlimited PTO?
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9 min read

Published in Career

by Krystin MorganKrystin Morgan

Externship vs internship: differences & factors to consider
Looking to start your career and curious about the differences between internships and externships? Look no further; we’ve got you covered with a breakdown of the similarities, differences, pros, and cons of externships vs. internships. Set yourself up for career success with this guide.
Externship vs internship: differences & factors to consider
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7 min read
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