Free Tips & Tools From Our Career Advice Blog
We compiled tools and articles from our career advice blog to help you prepare the strongest resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile possible.
By referencing these resources, you will be able to:
- Optimize your resume for applicant tracking systems
- Learn what recruiters expect to see in an executive resume
- Write a resume and cover letter that differentiate you from similar applicants
- Create and optimize your LinkedIn profile
- Prepare for interviews
- Learn about recruitment trends that affect your job search
Resume Optimization Tools
- Resume Metrics Tool: How to Add Metrics & KPIs to Your Resume
- Keyword Optimization Tool: How to Tailor Your Resume to a Job
- Negative Keywords Tool: 10 Words to Remove from Resume to Instantly Increase Credibility
Must Reads & Recruiter Perspectives
- What Do Recruiters Expect to See in an Executive Resume?
- How To Write Standout Resume Bullet Points That Land Interviews
- 6 Key Recruitment Trends You’ll See in 2021 [Recruiter Perspectives]
- 10 Tips for Working with Recruiters
- How to Write a Compelling Executive Resume [with Examples]
- 12 Books to Empower Your Career and Job Search
Resume Content Advice
- Should I include a professional summary on my resume?
- Should I include an objective on my resume?
- How To List References On Resume
- What are the three main types of resume formats?
- Top 10 Executive Resume Essentials
- How To List Online Courses on Resume & 5 Reasons You Should
- What is the difference between a resume and a CV?
- Should your resume be in past or present tense?
Keyword Optimization & Applicant Tracking Systems
- Recruiters Explain How ATS is Used for Recruitment & Resume Screening
- ATS Keyword Optimization Tips That Work [Research Based]
- 3 Ways to Help Your Resume Beat the Bots
Cover Letter Advice
- How to Write a Cover Letter [Comprehensive Guide & Template]
- 7 Cover Letter Mistakes Recruiters Hate to See
- How Long Should A Cover Letter Be?
- Sales and Marketing Cover Letter Sample [6 Reasons It Works]
Resume Formatting Tips
- Your Resume Should Not Be Instagramable
- 5 Resume Formatting Pitfalls to Avoid
- What Font Should You Use on a Resume?
- Make Your Resume Line Spacing and Margin Size Perfect
- How Long Should A Resume Be?
- How To Improve Your Resume's Layout and Readability
- What is the difference between a resume and a CV?
- 5 Ways to Make Your Resume Easier to Read
What NOT to Do on Your Resume
- Top 10 Resume Mistakes That Drive Recruiters Mad
- 8 Inconsistencies That Will Break Your Resume
- 5 Things NOT to Put on a Resume
- Ten Things That Never Belong on a Resume
Working with Resume Writers & Career Coaches
- Are Resume Writing Services Worth It?
- How to Choose a Top Executive Resume Writer
- What to Expect During Your Resume Writing Consultation
- Resume Pilots' Favorite Client Reviews
Additional Reading
- Vice President of Real Estate Resume Sample [10 Reasons It Works]
- How to optimize your resume and LinkedIn for a career switch
- How to Email a Resume [with Sample]
- What's The Ideal Resume Paper Weight? [All About Resume Paper]
- Can your resume be two pages long?
- Frequently Asked Questions About Resumes
Must Reads: LinkedIn
- A Beginner's Guide to LinkedIn
- How to Write a Compelling LinkedIn Summary [with Examples]
- Should I write my LinkedIn summary in the first person or third person?
- Why Should I Join LinkedIn? Here Are 6 Critical Reasons
- How to Write a Standout LinkedIn Headline [Examples & Formula]
- How to Let Recruiters Know You're Open to New Opportunities
- 3 Ways to Effectively Add Skills to Your LinkedIn Profile
Interview Preparation Advice
- How to Leverage the STAR Method to Ace Behavioral Interviews
- What Are Good Questions To Ask During an Interview?
- 20 Questions To Help You Prepare For An Interview
- How to Answer Salary-Related Interview Questions
- 6 Reasons Why You're Not Getting Interviews
- How to Handle a Zoom Interview During Coronavirus
- Not getting interviews? How to Optimize Your Job Search Strategy
Recruitment Trends & Tips
- 6 Key Recruitment Trends You’ll See in 2021 [Recruiter Perspectives]
- The Best Ways to Get a Job Offer [Research-Based]
- Recruiters Explain How to Address Employment Gaps Due To COVID-19
- 5 Ways to Position Yourself for Career Success in Uncertain Times
- Recruiter Advice: Sending Thank You Notes After an Interview [with Sample]
- Guide to Remote Hiring for Companies and Candidates
Additional LinkedIn Tips
- How to Keep Your LinkedIn Job Search Confidential
- How to Request (and Write) a LinkedIn Recommendation
- 5 Ways to Increase Your LinkedIn Profile Views
- How should my LinkedIn profile differ from my resume?
- How do I hide my LinkedIn profile from search engines?
- How to Create a Custom LinkedIn URL
About Resume Pilots
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About the AuthorMatt Glodz
Matt Glodz is the Founder and Managing Partner of Resume Pilots and a Certified Professional Resume Writer.
After studying business communication at Cornell University, Matt worked within Fortune 500 companies, where he noted that qualified candidates were frequently denied interview opportunities due to poorly written documents.
At Resume Pilots, Matt combines his business and writing background - which includes prior work for a Chicago Tribune publication - to craft resumes that give his clients the best chance of landing interviews. He works with clients ranging from CEOs to recent graduates and has been writing resumes for over 10 years.
He has been quoted on numerous business and career-related topics in outlets including Business Insider, CNBC, Fortune, Glassdoor, The Ladders, and Thrive Global.