RC Team
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.
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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…
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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…
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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 February 25, 2026Reviewed: How to Sign a Cover Letter -
Reading time: 5 min.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…
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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…
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Reading time: 6 min.The creative resume
The Creative Resume: Examples, Templates, and Tips Try our AI builder and unique resume templates to generate a creative resume that will help you stand…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 February 25, 2026: What Not to Put in a Cover Letter? -
Reading time: 7 min.How To Insert a Resume Photo: Dos and Don’ts
You’re probably here because you’ve heard mixed advice when it comes to adding a photo to your resume. Some professionals swear it helps you stand…
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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…
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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…
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Reading time: 15 min.
The Ultimate Cover Letter Writing Guide
The Ultimate Cover Letter Writing Guide The complete guide to writing an effective cover letter. When you’re applying for a job, whether it be for…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Reading time: 6 min.Including Examples of Technical Skills on Your Resume
Today, most job sectors value tech skills, including roles in IT, finance, marketing, and even creative fields. Highlighting these skills on your resume shows employers…
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Reading time: 4 min.The Importance of Professional Networking
The importance of the professional network shouldn’t be underestimated. It is hugely advantageous for job hunters in particular as a personal recommendation to an employer from a…
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Reading time: 5 min.How to Not Be Nervous in a Job Interview
It is normal to feel a certain degree of job interview nerves before and during a job interview. You may really want the job and know you…
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Reading time: 6 min.Including Communication Skills on Your Resume
Communication skills are one of the most valuable abilities that employers look for, as they are central to many professions and play an important role in…
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Reading time: 7 min.Omitting Jobs from Your Resume
When you are about to send in a resume, you’re probably thinking the more professional experience I add, the more likely it is I’ll land…
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Reading time: 9 min.Lying on a Resume: Is it Worth the Risk?
In today’s competitive job market, it can be tempting to portray yourself as someone else in order to land your dream role. Although the short-term…
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Reading time: 6 min.Asking for Time to Consider a Job Offer
Accepting a job is a big decision. Sometimes, if you really need the job, you might make up your mind that you’ll accept the offer…
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Reading time: 7 min.Prepare for Your Job Interview Using Your Resume
You have spent time writing a winning resume and applying for jobs, now it is time for the final stage, the job interview. They can be nerve-wracking…
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Reading time: 4 min.Resume Writing Checklist
Recruiters faced with a pile of resumes, need to be quick to dismiss those that don’t make the cut so often they’ll stop reading after…
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Reading time: 4 min.How to Email a Resume and Cover Letter to an Employer
When you are job hunting, emailing your resume and cover letter is a standard part of the process. But what is the best way to email a resume?…
Updated on February 25, 2026Reviewed: How to Email a Resume and Cover Letter to an Employer