Resume & Cover Letters

By Peter Vogt, Monster Senior Contributing Writer To get ahead in a competitive entry-level job market, some college students are giving serious thought to...

By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert Are you wondering how to deal with a sticky work history issue? Whether you were laid off from your...

By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert If you're in the middle of updating or writing your resume, you may be asking yourself any of...

Many job seekers struggle with their cover letters, but writing a good cover letter is a skill that can be learned and perfected. The...

By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert You found an exciting new job posting and are getting ready to submit your resume, but what about...

By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert Whether you’re leaving your employer on good terms or not, it’s proper protocol to submit a letter of...

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Feeling overwhelmed by the cover letter feedback you've received? Not sure where to begin to make improvements? If you’ve had a cover...

The first step to creating a high-impact resume is determining what you're trying to accomplish. With a clearly defined career objective, you...

Young graduates face one of the hardest tasks in all CV writing, which is how to differentiate themselves from everyone else and not come across as...