The Elevator
A blog to elevate your resume, job search & career to the top floor!
When to add a photo to your resume
by 
Susan Shor
If you're unsure about including a photo with your resume, I'd say you're probably better off not attaching one. Job applications almost never require pictures except in the fields of modelling and few more.
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This baby name will be most successful at landing a job
Can your first name determine your future salary? Resume.io did the research for you
Published in Job Interview
by 
Paul Drury
No one likes being rejected. Hiring managers certainly don’t expect rejection if you have already accepted their job offer. Here is how you let them down gently.
Published in Career
Resume.io collected hundreds of thousands of tweets about different professions and analyzed the language used by Twitter users to uncover the professions people feel the most positive and negative about.
Is it time to quit your job?
Taking the decision to quit your job is a huge step, but by following this flowchart you ensure that the next steps you take along your career path are the best you can make.
Published in Resume Help
by 
Karl Kahler
Should a resume include references? If you’re wondering about the rules that apply to including references on a resume, the standard rule today is — don’t! References may have their place in any job search, but unless you’ve taken a time machine back to the 1970s, your resume should almost never include them.
Published in Job Interview
by 
Rolf Bax
Job rejection isn’t nice, but it happens. Whether you’ve lost out on a job or are turning down a role that isn’t right, we’ll show you how to handle it. Rejection is a part of life, so it’s time to figure out the best ways to handle it.
How to ask for a raise without coming off as "entitled"
How to - lay the groundwork before asking for a raise. Check out our blog post below!
Published in Resume Help
Showing off your promotion doesn’t have to be hard. In this blog, we reveal three of the simple ways you can list this achievement on your resume.
Which country gets the most time off?
Vacation and time off are one of the most important benefits of any job. Whether it's public holidays, sick leave, parental leave, or vacation, you may be curious how your country compares to others around the globe. Check out this interactive study on leave benefits across the work— the results
Published in Cover Letter
by 
Debbie Bride
A scholarship is a big reason to celebrate! But first, let’s take care of that scholarship thank-you letter. You’ll never regret writing it sooner than later, nor will you begrudge the minimal time and effort required with tips from Resume.io.
Published in Resume Help
A high school diploma is the foundation for the rest of your educational and professional experiences. Here’s how and when to add it to your resume.
