The Elevator
A blog to elevate your resume, job search & career to the top floor!
Piercings and tattoos during a job interview
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Debbie Bride
In an era of inclusive, diversity-embracing corporate cultures and relaxed dress codes that embrace self-expression, job interviews can still induce anxiety. If you have tattoos or piercings, should these embellishments be visible during the interview or not? Here, we uncover insights to help you decide.
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Resume Help15 min read
Proofreading your Resume: 12 Tips
Published in Career
The working world is changing—for the better. Read all about how younger workers are revamping the professional landscape now.
Published in Career
New research reveals that one in two Gen Z job and internship hunters send off over 50 applications in their search for a role. Landing an internship is clearly a competitive business — but just how does the level of competition vary across the U.S.? We used LinkedIn Jobs as a guide to find out.
Published in Career
by 
Paul Drury
You might think that social anxiety would prove a barrier to earning a living, but there are plenty of jobs to suit someone who is socially anxious. It is not healthy to shut yourself away entirely—just a little contact with others is often enough.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
Hiring managers love to hear that one of their colleagues feels that a candidate would be a good hire. But how do you embed such a referral within the cover letter?
Published in Career
The tech recession was an unexpected twist that kicked off 2023. But is it really over? Let’s take a look at the latest stats and trends in the following article.
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
When it comes to looking for a job, posting your resume to allow employers to find you is a solid strategy. Here are a few sites that enable you to be discovered.
Published in Career
Searching for your next job? Working alongside a recruiter could help you to land interviews and maybe even get hired faster. Here’s what you should know.
Published in Career
If you’re looking for a great career that allows you to help others, look no further than this list of more than 40 options with salary information and complete resume examples.
Published in Career
No person is an island. Not even you! Teamwork skills are essential if you want to get ahead in the working world. In this comprehensive guide, we take a look at the most valuable skills and why you need them.
Published in Career
by Paul Drury
If you are lucky enough to know someone at your target employer, getting referred by them is the best way of creating an early connection with the hiring manager.
Published in Career
Have you been secretly quiet quitting your job? Here’s what you need to know about the latest workplace trend sweeping the nation.
