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The companies that interns are most and least likely to recommend to a friend
Each year, millions of U.S. students take up intern positions to gain work experience in their field of choice or at a company they admire. Lots of those interns will have a positive experience, but inevitably, others are left unimpressed. So which are the best and worst U.S. companies to intern for, according to interns themselves? We explored thousands of reviews on Glassdoor to find out.
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Resume Help15 min read
Proofreading your Resume: 12 Tips
Published in Resume Help
by 
Susan Shor
A targeted skills section is a major component of an excellent resume. Adding your skill level to your resume makes that section even more effective. The blog below will help you develop a resume skills section that represents your abilities at their best.
Published in Job Interview
by 
Paul Drury
The toughest interview questions are those where you could say almost anything you want. A boring answer to “walk me through your resume” has the potential to kill the vibe of any interview. An exciting response may conversely mean that the job is as good as yours.
Published in Career
Employees around the world have quit their jobs in droves over recent years. Still, employers are struggling to find people to fill their vacancies. Resume.io analyzed current LinkedIn job listings to see which industries are currently most in need of talent around the world and in the major cities of the U.S., Canada, the UK and Australia.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
There is plenty of advice out there in terms of writing a cover letter, so we thought that we would summarize it into a simple do and don’t format.
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
Being strategic with your choices of extra-curricular activity during school and further education could be the best investment in an early career.
Published in Career
by Paul Drury
Presenting critical information to a group of people is a skill that will bring countless benefits to your career. Which of your presentation skills need a little more polish?
Published in Career
Love in the workplace. How do you deal with it? Falling in love with a colleague is wonderful, but it's also something to watch out for. Check out the do's and don'ts.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
What is a cover letter? What should it cover? How can a page of writing make an incremental difference to the chances of securing an interview?
Published in Resume Help
by 
Rolf Bax
Learn about best practices for listing education on your resume, plus tips for special circumstances.
Published in Career
by Paul Drury
Sensing that you are close to a promotion is an exciting feeling that too many people do not act on early enough. Here is how you ask for a promotion. And get it!
Published in Career
by Susan Shor
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.
