The Elevator
A blog to elevate your resume, job search & career to the top floor!
40+ hobbies and interests for your resume to impress any interviewer
by 
Paul Drury
It has long been a job search rule that experienced professionals should not put hobbies and interests on resumes. However, as work/life boundaries shift, employers are increasingly interested in the broader aspects of a candidate’s personality. Time for a rethink.
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Resume Help15 min read
Proofreading your Resume: 12 Tips
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
A great introduction can set the tone of the rest of the interview and give the employer (and yourself!) confidence in your skills and abilities. Here’s everything you need to know when it comes to making a great introduction.
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
Winning an award at work or during your education might seem like a pleasant pat on the back at the time, but a relevant award can also impress a potential hiring manager.
Published in Resume Help
by 
Karl Kahler
What's the difference between a curriculum vitae (CV) and a resume? It depends in part on what part of the world you’re in. Here we break down all the differences.
Published in Cover Letter
When you are looking for a new job or client, the first step is to send a letter to introduce yourself.
Published in Career
by Paul Drury
In the world of remote working, making a graceful exit from your position might come in the form of a resignation email. Here’s how to write one that gets the job done – literally.
Published in Cover Letter
by 
Debbie Bride
“Sir” or “Madam” might have their place in polite society, but not in cover letters. Here, we look at why “Dear Sir or Madam” is the wrong way to address your cover letter recipient and the best alternatives.
Published in Career
by Karl Kahler
Dream jobs do come true! With the right combination of hard work and patience, you can actually be paid to do what you love. In this blog, we’ll list the top 25 most common dream jobs and offer resources on how to land them.
Published in Cover Letter
by Karl Kahler
Take your career growth to a new level with these 10 expert tips to writing and formatting the best cover letter.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
When you end a cover letter to apply for your dream job, you should be leaving a carefully-crafted impression right up to the very last word.
Published in Resume Help
by Karl Kahler
Sooner or later you may face the burning question: How in l’enfer do you spell
resume, résumé and/or resumé? Do you need two accents, one accent or none at all? And if so, why? Zut alors, so many choices!
Published in Resume Help
by Karl Kahler
A resume summary is one of the most important components of any resume, and it’s probably the most challenging part to write.
