Articles
Plain-English answers to the questions people actually ask about resumes.
Resume basics
How to write a resume when you've never had a job before.
School doesn't teach you, and most jobs don't either. Here's how to fill the page when you don't have past employers yet.
Behind the scenes
What is an ATS resume, and why does everyone keep saying you need one?
Applicant Tracking Systems read your resume before any human does. Here's what they actually want.
Resume basics
How to list skills on a resume without sounding like a robot.
The skills section is small, but it carries weight. Here's what to put in and what to leave out.
Mistakes
Common resume mistakes that get you skipped.
The little things that get a resume tossed before anyone reads the good parts.
Hard situations
How to explain a gap in your resume.
Caregiving, illness, layoffs, recovery, incarceration, time off. How to address gaps honestly without apologizing.