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From Layoff To Liftoff: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Career

Allwork

In an era dominated by remote work, AI, and social media, a personal cover letter is still important. One study conducted by ResumeGo reveals applications with tailored cover letters had a 53% higher callback rate than applicants without any cover letter. Update your resume. Carefully, and honestly.

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Some Gen Zers Are Including Their Social Media on Resumes—Should You?

Success

They are even using social media to create their resumes. Social media’s importance in establishing yourself as an excellent employee begs the question: Should social media be displayed more prominently on resumes? second average it takes for recruiters to scan resumes, according to Ladders’ 2018 “ Eye-Tracking Study ”?

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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

When I met Vanessa in 2019 we immediately clicked and I have had the pleasure of watching her grow and expand in her career. After giving notice, and thinking now that it wasn't perhaps the best time for clarity or objectivity, I dusted off my resume, added my now former role, and began applying to likely-sounding prospects.

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