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 man walking down a street with a sign that says university gap year.
    Reading time: 10 min.

    Navigating Gaps in Your Resume, Cover Letter, & Interview

    People lose their jobs, have health problems, go traveling, or simply decide to quit. Gaps in your employment history are nothing to be ashamed of….

    Updated on September 17, 2025
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    : Navigating Gaps in Your Resume, Cover Letter, & Interview
  • 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 September 18, 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 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 November 27, 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 September 17, 2025
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    : 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 September 18, 2025
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    : 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 September 17, 2025
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    : 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 September 18, 2025
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    : 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 October 30, 2025
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    : The Spanish Resume
  • How to include bullet points in a resume.
    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…

    Updated on October 17, 2025
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    : How to Use Bullet Points in a 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 November 20, 2025
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    : 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 November 3, 2025
    : The creative 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 October 27, 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 September 17, 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 October 17, 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 September 17, 2025
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    : 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 October 10, 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 October 27, 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 September 17, 2025
    : What Not to Put in a Cover Letter?
  • man taking a photo for a resume
    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 November 25, 2025
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    : How To Include a Photo on Your Resume
  • 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 September 17, 2025
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    : 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 October 10, 2025
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    : Cover Letter Format
  • 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…

    Updated on November 26, 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 September 18, 2025
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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 September 18, 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 September 18, 2025
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    : Publications on the Resume
  • A man sitting at a desk with two monitors in front of him.
    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…

    Updated on October 27, 2025
    : Including Examples of Technical Skills on Your Resume
  • A man typing on a computer.
    Reading time: 4 min.

    How to Update your Resume: the Complete Guide

    Keeping your resume updated is a smart thing to do even when you’re not job hunting. You never know when an exciting opportunity might come up…

    Updated on September 17, 2025
    : How to Update your Resume: the Complete Guide
  • A group of business people at a networking event.
    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…

    Updated on September 18, 2025
    : The Importance of Professional Networking
  • A woman is sitting at a table with a paper in front of her.
    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…

    Updated on September 29, 2025
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    : How to Not Be Nervous in a Job Interview