RC Team

RC Team

Resume and Cover Letter Experts

About RC Team

The ResumeCoach team is made up of resume-writing experts, career coaches, and contributing authors dedicated to helping you land the job of your dreams. Every article is reviewed by Certified Professional Resume Experts: Lauren Hamer, Greg Faherty, Nikki Vivian, Margaret Buj.

  • A person handing a check to another person at a desk.
    Reading time: 3 min.

    The 10 Highest Paying Entry Level Jobs in America

    What are the highest paying jobs which you can get after graduating? There are various professions which allow fresh graduates to earn way above the average…

    Updated on June 27, 2025
    : The 10 Highest Paying Entry Level Jobs in America
  • A woman sitting at a table with a blue car and money.
    Reading time: 4 min.

    The Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in America You Don’t Need a Degree for

    The rising costs of going to college leave many young people with no option except to start their career without a degree. Fortunately, not all the highest paying jobs require…

    Updated on June 27, 2025
    : The Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in America You Don’t Need a Degree for
  • A person typing on a computer keyboard.
    Reading time: 7 min.

    Adding Computer Skills to Your Resume

    Basic computer skills are not only expected; they are essential for most jobs.  In some work environments, the required skills may be as basic as…

    Updated on July 3, 2025
    : Adding Computer Skills to Your Resume
  • A red button with the word send resume on it.
    Reading time: 4 min.

    How To Send Your Resume: as a PDF or Word Document?

    Once you’ve perfected your resume and are ready to apply for a job, you may wonder whether to send your resume in PDF or Word format….

    Updated on June 20, 2025
    : How To Send Your Resume: as a PDF or Word Document?
  • A person looking through a magnifying glass at a group of people.
    Reading time: 4 min.

    What Do Employers Look For?

    What do employers look for in a job applicant? What do employers care about? What’s most important for employers? And what can you do to show…

    Updated on June 27, 2025
    Reviewed
    : What Do Employers Look For?
  • A man holding a box of food in front of a group of people.
    Reading time: 4 min.

    The Professional Benefits of Volunteering

    If you’re thinking about changing careers it’s often necessary to find a way to develop new skills. This is not always possible in your current position so doing volunteer…

    Updated on June 27, 2025
    Reviewed
    : The Professional Benefits of Volunteering
  • A person typing the word keywords on a keyboard.
    Reading time: 5 min.

    Using Resume Keywords to Boost your Resume (Keyword List by Industry)

    Catching a recruiter’s or hiring manager’s attention is key to getting to the next round of the hiring process.  Adding relevant industry keywords to your…

    Updated on July 3, 2025
    Reviewed
    : Using Resume Keywords to Boost your Resume (Keyword List by Industry)
  • A businessman signing a contract with a pen.
    Reading time: 5 min.

    How to Sign a Cover Letter

    When writing a resume cover letter, you should focus on each aspect. One of these key aspects is the conclusion of your cover letter. A good ending…

    Updated on October 23, 2024
    Reviewed
    : How to Sign a Cover Letter
  • Reading time: 12 min.

    The Spanish Resume

    Use our online editor to create the perfect spanish resume Impress spanish employers and recruiters with our professional templates With approximately 500 million native Spanish…

    Updated on February 27, 2025
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    : The Spanish Resume
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    How to Use Bullet Points in a Resume

    As the market continues to become more competitive, employers generally have hundreds of resumes to look through. This usually means they can only spend seconds…

    Updated on June 20, 2025
    Reviewed
    : How to Use Bullet Points in a Resume
  • A woman giving a presentation to a group of people in a conference room.
    Reading time: 8 min.

    How to Showcase Leadership Skills on Your Resume

    You’ve led teams to victory. You’ve pulled diverse or even divisive groups together to achieve a common goal. You’ve supported and trained members of your…

    Updated on June 20, 2025
    Reviewed
    : How to Showcase Leadership Skills on Your Resume
  • A group of business people raising their hands in an office.
    Reading time: 10 min.

    Teamwork Skills on Your Resume: List and Examples

    Teamwork skills are crucial in the workplace, and employers expect effective collaboration, even in remote and hybrid settings. When you skim the job ads, it’s…

    Updated on July 3, 2025
    Reviewed
    : Teamwork Skills on Your Resume: List and Examples
  • Reading time: 11 min.

    The creative resume

    The creative resume Creating a graphic resume is easy with our complete guide! Stand out with a creative resume It is becoming increasingly common for…

    Updated on June 20, 2025
    : The creative resume
  • Reading time: 8 min.

    Simple Resume

    Simple Resume Writing Guide Get to grips with the simple resume format and design an effective resume from simple templates For some, resume writing can be…

    Updated on June 20, 2025
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    : Simple Resume
  • A woman is sitting at a desk with a laptop and papers in front of her.
    Reading time: 5 min.

    How to Change Careers Successfully at Any Age

    People decide to change careers for many reasons. It could be that someone wants to earn more money, they have a new passion to pursue, or they…

    Updated on May 29, 2025
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    : How to Change Careers Successfully at Any Age
  • A clipboard with a resume on it next to a laptop.
    Reading time: 3 min.

    How to Write a One-Page Resume

    Should a resume be one page? Ideally yes, it’s generally better to create a one-page resume as employers generally scan resumes in seconds. However, depending on the type of…

    Updated on June 27, 2025
    Reviewed
    : How to Write a One-Page Resume
  • A group of people sitting around a table in an office.
    Reading time: 10 min.

    Adding Interpersonal Skills to Your Resume

    Over the past few years, more hiring managers and senior leaders have realized the importance of hiring individuals with strong interpersonal skills. These skills boost…

    Updated on June 27, 2025
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    : Adding Interpersonal Skills to Your Resume
  • A man sitting at a desk with a laptop and color swatches.
    Reading time: 4 min.

    The Best Use of Fonts in Your Resume

    The resume font size and style you use to write your resume make a big difference. As employers have so many resumes to look through they scan them in…

    Updated on June 27, 2025
    Reviewed
    : The Best Use of Fonts in Your Resume
  • An image of a color wheel with many different colors.
    Reading time: 8 min.

    What Are the Best Colors for Your Resume?

    Even though your work history and skills are what will win over a recruiter, the color scheme of your resume is an important part of…

    Updated on June 20, 2025
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    : What Are the Best Colors for Your Resume?
  • A group of business people sitting around a table.
    Reading time: 9 min.

    Transferable Skills to Add to Your Resume

    Are you considering a career change, whether to move from one position to another or enter a different sector? It’s not always easy to make…

    Updated on July 3, 2025
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    : Transferable Skills to Add to Your Resume
  • A woman is looking at a piece of paper in front of a laptop.
    Reading time: 5 min.

    What Not to Put in a Cover Letter?

    The old saying goes, “it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” However, when you are planning on sending in a job application, the…

    Updated on July 3, 2025
    : What Not to Put in a Cover Letter?
  • A man is taking a picture of a woman in a mirror.
    Reading time: 5 min.

    How To Include a Photo on Your Resume

    Have you asked yourself, “Do employers like resumes with pictures”? Adding a photo to your resume can be a smart choice, depending on where the…

    Updated on December 12, 2024
    Reviewed
    : How To Include a Photo on Your Resume
  • A woman is handing a trophy to a man in a business suit.
    Reading time: 3 min.

    What’s the Difference Between Honors and Awards?

    In a competitive job market, it is important to make sure your resume stands out. Many candidates have similar-looking resumes so it’s vital to give yourself…

    Updated on June 27, 2025
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    : What’s the Difference Between Honors and Awards?
  • A man typing on a laptop computer.
    Reading time: 4 min.

    How long should a Cover Letter be?

    It happens all the time, you find the perfect job posting online, you fill in all of your info, and all of a sudden you…

    Updated on June 27, 2025
    Reviewed
    : How long should a Cover Letter be?
  • Reading time: 5 min.

    Cover Letter Format

    Cover Letter Format Get the best structure for a winning cover letter Often, in the world of job searching and resume writing, people are told how…

    Updated on July 3, 2025
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    : Cover Letter Format
  • A man is sitting in front of a laptop and smiling.
    Reading time: 9 min.

    How to Write Accomplishments on Your Resume

    First things first, what are accomplishments? On a resume, they are more than just a list of your job duties. They are a testament to…

    Updated on June 20, 2025
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    : How to Write Accomplishments on Your Resume
  • Reading time: 13 min.

    The Ultimate Cover Letter Writing Guide

    The Ultimate Cover Letter Writing Guide The complete guide to writing an effective cover letter. Any of these sound familiar? The simple answer is yes,…

    Updated on July 3, 2025
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    : The Ultimate Cover Letter Writing Guide
  • Reading time: 4 min.

    Certifications

    Certifications on the resume Bring attention to your extra qualifications by listing your certificates. Do you think that your resume looks a bit flat?  If…

    Updated on February 15, 2024
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    : Certifications
  • Two business people shaking hands in front of a building.
    Reading time: 4 min.

    Nonverbal Communication Tips for Job Interviews

    Job interviews are the employers chance to meet candidates face-to-face. Not only will the employer have a list of specific questions to ask you about your resume…

    Updated on June 27, 2025
    : Nonverbal Communication Tips for Job Interviews
  • Reading time: 8 min.

    Publications on the Resume

    Publications on the Resume How to include your academic and professional publications. Craft your ideal resume with our intuitive editor Increase the possibility of getting…

    Updated on June 19, 2025
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    : Publications on the Resume