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Resume Advice

Vault has compiled all the resume advice that you will ever need to land your dream job. View sample resumes, watch resume videos and get expert help, tips and advice for an effective resume that will stand out from the competition.

Resume Basics

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Why You Need a Résumé
As helpful as social media and sites such as...

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Starting a Resume from Scratch
For those at the beginning of their career,...

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Know Your Reader
In all forms of writing, including resumes...

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Writing Your Resume Step-by-Step
The blank page can be intimidating. Take some...

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Using Alternate Headings in Your Resume
Education and work history are two headings...

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The Professional Experience Section
The professional experience section is,...

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How to Include Additional Information
Some situations require that additional...

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What Not to Include in Your Resume
Some things are inappropriate for a resume or...

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Delivering Your Cover Letter and Resume
When conducting a job search, be prepared to...

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Resumes Are Not Only for Job Searches
You will find that your résumé is an...

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Types of Resumes
Before you begin writing your resume, it...

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General Resume Formatting Issues
For all things resume, less is generally...

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Putting It All Together for Your Resume
"A real benefit to preparing your résumé is...

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The Top Third of Your Resume
If your resume is a first impression, the...

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The Education Section
Your education, while not always a primary...

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How to Avoid Common Resume Mistakes
Employers may receive thousands of resumes...

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Creating Your LinkedIn Profile and Plain Text Resume
When submitting to job sites/boards, etc.,...

Resume Samples

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Advertising, Marketing, and Sales

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Information Technology

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Featured Guides

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The Vault Guide to Resumes and Job-Hunting Skills, Second Edition
It takes more than a solid résumé and cover letter to make...

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Vault Guide to Networking
When it comes to job success, it's not only what you know: it's who you...

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Vault Guide to Finance Interviews, 9th Edition
The Vault Guide to Finance Interviews, Ninth Edition is a must-have...

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Vault Guide to the Case Interview, 8th Edition
Case interviews are a crucial part of the hiring process in the consulting ...

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Vault Guide to Top Internships, 2018 Edition
The Vault Guide to Top Internships rates more than 110 internship programs ...

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Vault Guide to the Top 50 Management and Strategy Consulting Firms, 2018 Edition
Marking the 20th edition of our guide, the 2018 Vault Guide to the...

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Resume Blog

Obsolete Resume Advice You Should Ignore

by Carson Kohler, a TopResume contributor - September 11, 2018

Crafting an effective resume isn’t solely an artform—there’s...

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8 Tips for Writing a Commanding Cover Letter Opening

by LiveCareer - September 04, 2018

Some would argue that it’s easier to write a novel than it...

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This Cover Letter Trick Will Make Recruiters Read to the End

by Natalie Fisher - August 15, 2018

When you get the chance to submit a cover letter for the...

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11 Fall Resume Tips for Job Seekers

by LiveCareer - August 02, 2018

Summer is a notoriously bad time to look for a new job....

Do You Really Need to Send Thank-You Notes After Interviews?

by Mary Kate Sheridan - July 25, 2018

Remember the agony of writing thank-you notes as a kid?...

4 Tips for Beating the Resume Bots

by Carson Kohler, a TopResume contributor - June 11, 2018

Waiting to hear back after submitting a job application...

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8 Essential Resume Do’s and Don'ts

by Resume-Library - June 08, 2018

Your resume is an essential tool when it comes to job...

Writing Your Best Possible Resume

by Perkins Coie LLP - June 05, 2018

By Mike Gotham, Director of Recruiting & Retention,...

Tips for Communicating with Hiring Managers in Interviews

by Jeriann Watkins Ireland - May 21, 2018

Communication is key during your job search, and it's...

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6 Things to Research About a Company Before an Interview

by Lisa Rangel - May 15, 2018

Researching the company you're interviewing with is a must,...

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8 Resume Tips for Older Job Seekers

by Valerie Martinelli via Fairygodboss - April 30, 2018

Age might not always work to your advantage when searching...

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How to Contact an Employer for the First Time

by Jeriann Watkins Ireland - April 16, 2018

Job searches almost always have some element of stress, but...

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