do you still need a mailing address on your resume? by Alison Green on August 15, 2024 A reader writes: I teach a course for adult learners on how to prepare for a job search, and I’d like to get your take on including addresses on resumes. Personally, I think it is unnecessary, particularly in our modern world of remote and hybrid jobs, and just introduces a potential safety issue. You had […] Read the full article →
the charismatic aura, the glowing tan, and other amazing items seen on resumes by Alison Green on May 28, 2024 Last week, I asked about the strangest things you’ve ever seen in cover letters and resumes. You shared some amazing stories — here are some of my favorites. 1. “A candidate happily let me know ‘I just got laid this morning’ (I assume he meant ‘laid off’ but it made me laugh).” 2. “I had […] Read the full article →
need help finding a job? start here by Alison Green on May 8, 2024 Here’s a round-up of some of the most key job-searching advice on this site. Resumes and Cover Letters The first thing to know is, if you’re not getting interviews, you probably need to fix your resume and cover letter. If you’re thinking your materials are fine, I’ve got to tell you: More often than not, […] Read the full article →
a pain-free guide to writing a resume by Alison Green on August 22, 2023 No offense, but your résumé is probably a mess. It’s not that you aren’t skilled or accomplished, but most people’s résumés are middling at best. It’s understandable — unless you work in HR, you probably haven’t devoted much time to reading or crafting them, and most of us feel weird about trying to sell ourselves. […] Read the full article →
how to put outcomes on your resume when you’re not sure how to measure your work by Alison Green on October 3, 2022 Here’s an exchange I had with a reader recently which I thought might be helpful to other people. Reader: I have a question regarding resume writing. As an autistic person, this process is like pulling teeth for me. I understand all of the concepts behind how to write a good resume, but I deeply struggle […] Read the full article →
should I use a two-column resume? by Alison Green on October 19, 2020 A reader writes: I am going to school for a master’s degree for a health adjacent profession (think psychologist, clinical social worker etc) and I have a question about the best way to format my resume. Most of the things on my resume take up maybe half of the space on a line. For example: […] Read the full article →
should I lie on my resume to make myself stand out? by Alison Green on July 14, 2020 A reader writes: Like many people, I am desperately applying for jobs right now. I have also been frequenting job-seeker forums to get advice and tips. One thing I keep seeing is tips on how to embellish your resume and then “cheat” the background check. For example, imagine your actual job title was “administrative assistant,” […] Read the full article →
here’s a bunch of help finding a new job by Alison Green on July 8, 2020 Since lots of people are job-searching right now, here’s a round-up of some of the most key job-searching advice on this site. Resumes and Cover Letters The first thing to know is, if you’re not getting interviews, you probably need to fix your resume and cover letter. If you’re thinking your materials are fine, know […] Read the full article →
my boss stole my resume and is applying for the same jobs as me by Alison Green on June 30, 2020 A reader writes: I have been working as a contractor since late 2019, for what was to be a temp to perm position. After about a month, I realized I received the bait and switch regarding what I was hired to do as opposed to what I actually was tasked with doing. So I’ve been […] Read the full article →
should people who sell MLM products put “business owner” on their resumes? by Alison Green on April 22, 2020 A reader writes: My sister and I have a difference of opinions on whether an MLM (multi-level marketing) consultant could put “business owner” as their title on a resume. My sister’s opinion is, “You’re putting your own money into it, you’re paying to use the name, you’re hiring your people, and responsible for all sales, […] Read the full article →