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From blogs to tip sheets to podcasts, there are endless online resources to help jobseekers – and career professionals – stay up to date on the latest resume advice. These resources offer a place to start.
3 Reasons to Banish the “ATS Rejects 70% of Resumes” Claim & Other ATS Myths (LinkedIn)
This article dispels common myths about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), debunking the widely circulated claim that ATS rejects 70% of resumes. Instead, the author explains how formatting, while important, is not the main factor causing candidates to be screened out. Content and alignment with job requirements are critical to getting through both ATS and human recruiters. The article also offers tips on resume formatting and content strategies.
24 Resume Tips for 2024 (Career Impressions)
These tips from Career Impressions – run by Master Certified Resume Strategist Adrienne Tom – contains 24 tips for writing your resume in 2024. You can also find useful advice on the Career Impressions blog.
Easy Ways to Save Space on Resumes: 6 Remedies for Resume ‘Ooze’ (CareerWise)
This article offers practical tips for keeping resumes concise and well organized. Tips include reducing margins, adjusting font sizes and slimming down paragraph spacing. These strategies help fit contents of a resume within the desired page count without sacrificing readability.
Kamara Toffolo (Blog)
Resume writer and job search strategist Kamara Toffolo offers valuable resume advice through her blog. Her articles cover topics like space-saving techniques for resumes, common tech resume mistakes and writing career changes into resumes. You can also follow her on LinkedIn where she posts resume tips and job search strategies.
No, You Don’t Have to Put Your Home Address on Your Resume (Life Kit – NPR)
In this episode of NPR’s Life Kit, host Marielle Segarra and career coach Cynthia Pong discuss practical tips for updating resumes. They cover how to format resumes, write a concise summary and highlight relevant work experience. The episode also stresses the importance of regular resume updates.
Resume Catalogue: Sector Specific Examples for Students (Thompson River University)
Created by career educators in collaboration with human resources professionals, this resource offers industry-specific resume examples for students. The catalogue is continuously updated to reflect current labour market trends. It provides accessible, validated examples tailored to various sectors including arts and humanities, business and finance, science and technology and trades. The resource also offers tips and examples of modern ATS compliant resume formatting.
Resume Tips (McMaster University)
This page from McMaster University provides advice on writing a resume with top tips, common mistakes to avoid and a template. The page also provides a step-by-step guide on crafting accomplishments statements and provides a comprehensive list of action verbs describing various skillsets.
Should You Use AI To Write Your Resume in 2023? (Forbes)
This article explores the rise of AI in resume writing, offering insights into its benefits and pitfalls. While AI tools like ChatGPT can assist in generating ideas about formatting, the article emphasizes the importance of human creativity and personalization to create a compelling resume.
The Canadian Résumé Strategist Guide (CPC)
Newly updated for 2024, this 146-page guide from Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) is a comprehensive resource for career development practitioners across Canada. The guide covers key areas such as resume marketing, planning, creative formatting and technology-optimized resumes. It is available for purchase or free to those pursuing CPC’s Certified Résumé Strategist certification.
Tips for Resume Writing and Editing (Tanya Mykhaylychencko)
Resume writer and interview coach Tanya Mykhaylychencko offers a range of actionable tips for editing resumes effectively, from avoiding text boxes and adjusting font size to ensuring consistency in verb tenses. The article emphasizes the importance of tailoring resumes to improve readability, using bullet points for clarity and highlighting key achievement in the top third for maximum impact.
What’s It Like Working With a Resume Writer? (Career Warrior Podcast Episode 302)
In this episode of the Career Warrior Podcast, guest Katy McElroy share insights into the resume writing process. Katy explores the experience of working with a professional resume writer, breaks down the resume editing process and helps listeners understand how to decide if professional help is the right choice.
Which Resume Type Fits You Best? (Alis)
This article explains how to choose the best type of resume based on your work experience and career goals. Whether you have a steady work history, are just starting out, or are returning to the workforce, the guide helps you decide between a chronological, functional, or combination resume. It also provides advantages, disadvantages, outlines and examples for each type. For more, check out other guides from Alis like Build Your Master Resume, The Pros and Cons of Using AI to Write Your Cover Letter and Resume, Choose Power Words to Make Your Resume Stand Out and Resume Checklists.
