Can a Cover Letter Be Two Pages?
One page is the rule for cover letters. The 4 exceptions where longer works, from senior roles to career changes, and why brevity wins everywhere else.
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How to Ask for a Pay Rise
How to ask for a pay rise: 8 ways to prepare, the 5 moments when a yes is most likely, and a 4-part structure for the conversation itself.
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Should You Use “To Whom It May Concern” In Your Cover Letter
Six greetings that beat 'To Whom It May Concern', the rare cases where the generic line is fine, and 5 ways to find the hiring manager's name.
3 years ago
How to Decline a Job Offer After Accepting (With Examples)
You can decline a job offer after accepting. What changes once you've signed, plus example scripts for 6 scenarios, including taking a better offer.
3 years ago
How to Revise a Resume
When to revise your resume and the 5 edits that matter most: reworked bullet points, recent wins up top, and cuts that get you to one page.
3 years ago
How to Effectively Show Writing Skills on Your Resume (with Examples)
Where writing skills belong on a resume and how to prove them, with 7 types worth naming (technical, SEO, grant writing) and the mistakes to avoid.
3 years ago
Which Jobs (If Any) Can You Leave Off Your Resume?
Yes, you can leave jobs off your resume. Which ones are safe to cut (short-term, old, irrelevant) and when an omission surfaces in a background check.
3 years ago
How Long Should Your Executive Resume Be?
Two pages is the standard for an executive resume. What justifies a third page, and 4 ways to trim without hiding the scope of your work.
3 years ago
Is a 3-Page Resume Too Long?
Why 3 pages is too long for nearly every resume, the right length for your career stage, and 5 ways to cut yours down with section-by-section examples.
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