“You will get yourself rejected before you have even had the opportunity to get in front of a manager.”

If you’re currently on a job hunt, or have been previously, chances are you’ve found yourself at your wit’s end of …

Learn how to create a cover letter that helps your internship application stand out.

Before you start writing your cover letter, read the internship posting carefully. Pay attention to the intern’s primary responsibilities, as well as the desired skills and …

The resume objective has been a mainstay of resume templates for a long time, but in today’s job market, using one can do more harm than good.

As the name suggests, an objective statement basically tells the reader what your …

Learn how ATS work, what they do to your resume, and how to beat ATS so that your resume gets seen by the decision makers who schedule job interviews.

What do you know about applicant tracking systems?

If you think …

If you want to reach out to an organization/company to see if they would be willing to host an intern, use this example email message to craft your own. Make sure to include why you are interested in interning with …

When you need to provide references to a potential employer, the best way to do it is to create a reference list to share with them. You don’t want to include the list on your resume. Create a separate list …

By Chassidy Green, educational consultant and Jonathan Farley, associate professor at Morgan State University

With the increased popularity of online graduate programs across many disciplines, it’s no surprise that tens of thousands of newly enrolled learners each year opt for …

7 Ways to Address Your Cover Letter That Aren’t “To Whom It May Concern” was originally published on The Muse, a great place to research companies and careers. Click here to search for great jobs and companies near you.

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What is the difference between a resume and a CV? The primary differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) are length, what is included, and what each is used for. While both are used in job applications, a …

When applying for certain positions in the US, as well as jobs internationally, you may be required to submit a curriculum vitae rather than a resume. A curriculum vitae, or CV, includes more information than your typical resume, including details …