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by Dayana Aleksandrova

Internship Resume - Land the Job in 5 Steps

With little work experience, creating your internship resume might seem scary. Learn how to create a killer resume even if you haven't worked a day in your life!

Internship Resume - Land the Job in 5 Steps
by Dayana Aleksandrova

PDF Resume Format vs Word Resume [Which One Wins?]

PDF vs Word resume - learn the pros and cons of each, what's the main difference, and how to get the best out of both

PDF Resume Format vs Word Resume [Which One Wins?]
by Adi Gaskell

The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Student Resume [Examples]

Writing a student resume can be hard, especially if you don't have any experience. Learn how to use your education as an advantage and kick-start your career!

The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Student Resume [Examples]
by Dayana Aleksandrova

How Long Should a Resume Be [The Ultimate Guide]

How many pages should my resume be? The answer is pretty simple: one or two pages. Learn why and how to fit everything into 1 or 2 pages with this ultimate resume guide.

How Long Should a Resume Be [The Ultimate Guide]
by Adi Gaskell

The Best Resume Format: Reverse-chronological, Functional, & Combo

Each resume format is good for a specific type of situation. Learn which one's the best format for you with our comprehensive guide.

The Best Resume Format: Reverse-chronological, Functional, & Combo
by Dayana Aleksandrova

How and Why To Tailor Your Resume to the Job [in 10 Steps]

Learn how to get invited to an interview every single time. Tailor your resume to any job and get hired. This is the step-by-step guide to tailor your resume.

How and Why To Tailor Your Resume to the Job [in 10 Steps]
by Dayana Aleksandrova

50 Resume Tips To Up Your Game Instantly

Is your resume not getting you any results? Use our 50+ actionable tips to upgrade your resume & get the job you've always wanted.

50 Resume Tips To Up Your Game Instantly
by Dayana Aleksandrova

200+ Action Words to Use on Your Resume

How you write your resume matters - the right wording can grab anyone's attention. Get ahead of the competition by using some of these powerful action words.

200+ Action Words to Use on Your Resume
by Dayana Aleksandrova

How to Mention Accomplishments on Your Resume [10+ Examples]

Learn how to get ahead by mentioning your accomplishments on our resume with our complete resume guide on accomplishments and achievements.

How to Mention Accomplishments on Your Resume [10+ Examples]
by Dayana Aleksandrova

How to List Education on a Resume [Examples]

Mentioning education on a resume is essential - it's usually the baseline requirement for any job. Learn how with our complete guide with actionable examples.

How to List Education on a Resume [Examples]
by Dayana Aleksandrova

CV vs Resume: What's the Difference [Side-by-Side Examples]

CV vs Resume Guide. A resume is a summary of your experiences in 1 to 2 pages; a CV is highly detailed, possibly reaching much more than just 2 pages.

CV vs Resume: What's the Difference [Side-by-Side Examples]
by Adi Gaskell

How to Write a Resume Objective [Guide and Examples]

A resume objective is, as the name suggests, the “objective” you’re trying to achieve with your resume. Here's the detailed guide on how to craft your resume objective.

How to Write a Resume Objective [Guide and Examples]
by Dayana Aleksandrova

How and Why Put Hobbies on a Resume [20+ Real Examples]

When you're on the same experience level as the other applicants, mentioning hobbies on a resume might be what makes you stand out. Learn how to with our guide!

How and Why Put Hobbies on a Resume [20+ Real Examples]
by Dayana Aleksandrova

5 Steps To A Killer Resume Summary [with Examples]

Your resume summary is the first impression you present to a recruiter. Leave a winning impression with our step-by-step guide!

5 Steps To A Killer Resume Summary [with Examples]
by Adi Gaskell

How to Make a Resume [The Visual Guide]

Learn how to make a resume that'll impress any recruiter with our step-by-step guide! A good resume can take you from your plan D job to your dream job!

How to Make a Resume [The Visual Guide]
by Dayana Aleksandrova

50+ Skills to Put on a Resume [Key to Get a Job]

Unless you put all the right skills on your resume, the recruiter won't even notice you! Learn what skills they value & how you can apply them to get the job!

50+ Skills to Put on a Resume [Key to Get a Job]
by Joseph Flanagan

Essential Guide to Outplacement Services: Everything You Need to Know as an Employer or Employee

Welcome to VelvetJob's essential guide to outplacement. Whether you're an employee or employer get everything you need to know about career transition.

Essential Guide to Outplacement Services:  Everything You Need to Know as an Employer or Employee
by Joseph Flanagan

Benefits of Outplacement for Organizations

If you're an organization there are a multitude of benefits for using outplacement services. But do you know what they are? Find out inside.

Benefits of Outplacement for Organizations
by Joseph Flanagan

Negotiation 101: How to Get the Best Severance Package

After getting laid off sometimes the last thing you want is to negotiate. But you could be missing out. Discover how to negotiate the best severance package.

Negotiation 101:  How to Get the Best Severance Package
by Adi Gaskell

Why Your Company Brand is Important and How To Manage it in a Crisis

Your company brand is far more than just a logo and fancy design. Find out why your company brand is important and how to protect it in times of crisis.

Why Your Company Brand is Important and How To Manage it in a Crisis
by Dayana Aleksandrova

These 4 Types Of Travel Make Your Resume Amazing

These four types of travel will make your resume amazing and get you hired. Go for volunteer work, mission trips, international internships and WWOOF.

These 4 Types Of Travel Make Your Resume Amazing
by Pavel Krapivin

7 Tips on How to Survive and Thrive after a Layoff

It's easy to panic when you're in the midst of a layoff, but it doesn't have to be like that. Pavel Krapivin, founder of VelvetJobs describes his experience.

7 Tips on How to Survive and Thrive after a Layoff
by John Sylo

Cover Letter Writing, Back to the Basics

When writing a cover letter it's easy to over-complicate thing, you don't need to! Read this back to basics cover letter writing guide and get that next job.

Cover Letter Writing, Back to the Basics
by Joseph Flanagan

Essential Career Resource for Veterans

Discover how you can transition from the military to a civilian job with this essential career resource for veterans. Discover more inside.

Essential Career Resource for Veterans
by Ashley Massis

Top Questions Managers Want You to Ask During a Job Interview

When you think about job interviews, you immediately start to wonder what the manager is going to a..

Top Questions Managers Want You to Ask During a Job Interview
by Ashley Massis

Outplacement Services : 5 Ways to Use Them

If you're trying to get your head around outplacement services, don't fret. We've listed the 5 ways on how to use outplacement services. See inside.

Outplacement Services : 5 Ways to Use Them
by Ashley Massis

Outplacement Services : 5 Key Benefits

Discover the 5 key benefits of outplacement services, from helping employees work quicker to reducing lawsuit claims. Find out more inside.

Outplacement Services : 5 Key Benefits

Resume Samples & Examples

Comprehensive list of resume samples, tips, advice, articles, cover letters and a ton of great of materials to help you with your resume.

Resume Samples & Examples
by Ashley Massis

20 Essential Job Interview Tips

There are plenty of ways to make sure you pass an interview with flying colors. The first is your ability to do the job. So before taking these 20 essential tips into consideration, understand if you are capable for the position you’ve applied for.

20 Essential Job Interview Tips
by Ashley Massis

What Your Astrology Sign Says About Your Work Style

Whether you solemnly swear by your astrological signs or think they’re a bunch of baloney, you can’..

What Your Astrology Sign Says About Your Work Style
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