Getting your resume in front of a hiring manager or recruiter can be challenging, particularly if you’re applying to a company that uses an applicant tracking system. An ATS is computer software ...

In the time it takes you to read this paragraph, the average recruiter will have plowed through six resumes. (We know; we timed one.) Want to increase the chances of your resume making it to the next ...

It takes recruiters an average of "six seconds before they make the initial 'fit or no fit' decision" on candidates based on resumes, according to research conducted by TheLadders. With this kind of ...

There isn’t any sugar-coating it – job-hunting is no fun. From scouring listings to researching companies and filling out applications, the tasks involved range from dull to tedious. The process is ...

The best sales jobs usually come from referrals. In this line of work, it's the people who know you and trust you who are most likely to find you your next position. That's why your reputation as a ...

Robots often scan the documents for keywords, and most hiring managers spend mere seconds reading each resume. Here's how to pass both tests. PEOPLE’s Real Tips for Real Life presents practical ...

IT leadership jobs are highly competitive and without a professionally written executive CV, it can be hard to land them. Here is a guide to writing a CV that will keep your reader engaged and excited ...

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Not to be a downer, but most job postings receive an average of 250 applications per role. This might seem like a depressing number, but it’s important to keep the competition in mind. Why? Because it ...

Imagine meeting a stranger at a party. What makes for a successful encounter? Lesson one is to heed the wisdom of a shampoo commercial from the 1980s: you never get a second chance to make a first ...