By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume
You might have heard this before: “Don’t bother with a cover letter. No one reads them.” But here is the truth – cover letters are not dead. In fact, a well-crafted cover letter …
You’ve spent hours writing your resume, searching job sites, and applying to different roles—only to receive rejection after rejection. And that’s if you even hear back about your application at all. After a while, this all gets pretty exhausting, and …
You’ve been applying for jobs, tweaking your resume, and maybe even writing cover letters (some might argue they’re not relevant anymore—but why not stand out with a stellar one, right?). And yet, you’re not getting any interviews. It’s frustrating, especially …
So many people are still using ChatGPT the WRONG way…
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“ChatGPT, generate my resume.”
“ChatGPT, write a cover letter for this job.”
“ChatGPT, what should I write on my LinkedIn profile?”
Which feels great in the short-term:
“My job …
As the end of the year approaches, it’s natural to reflect on everything you’ve accomplished over the past 12 months. Maybe you landed a new job, took on a big project at work, or even started thinking about a career …
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come to the job hunting and hiring process, and anyone left out will invariably be left behind. On the recruiters’ side, it feels like all companies are using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to read thousands of …
What’s the #1 mistake job-seekers make?
Drumroll please… 🥁
Hands-down, it has to be: NOT understanding their audience.
Exhibit A: When we job-seekers work on our resumes, we often think of them as term papers. Every single sentence has to …
Transferable skills, also known as portable skills, are those versatile abilities that you can bring to any role or industry—which is particularly helpful when changing careers. But you don’t need to be an expert to have them; these valuable skills …
Looking for a list of good skills to put on a resume with no experience? Yes, it exists. When writing a resume for your first job, finding the best tools to show employers what you have to offer can make …
Trying to figure out how to write a cover letter for an internship can feel like a paradox. How do you explain your professional experience and skills — when you’re applying for an internship so you can gain professional experience …
