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What we found when we tested it
Every template we ship goes through two text extractors before it reaches the catalogue. These are the things that surprised us — with the numbers, and how we got them.
High School Diploma on a Resume: When and How
Should you put a high school diploma on a resume? It depends on what else you have. Here is when to list it, when to drop it, and how to format it.
Kelley Resume Template: What the IB Workshop Teaches
The Kelley resume template from the IB Workshop is famously strict. Here is what it demands, why banking wants it, and how to match it.
Resume Examples for College Students: What to Lead With
Most resume examples for college students copy a format built for a decade of work. Here is what to lead with when your experience is internships and projects.
Gothic Resume Template: Which Gothic Do You Mean?
A gothic resume template means two very different things — a decorative blackletter look, or the Century Gothic font. One is a trap; one is fine.
Canvas Resume Templates: Beautiful, Often Unreadable
A Canvas resume template looks stunning and often can't be read by hiring software. Here is why, the export trap to watch, and how to keep the look safely.
How to Spell Resume: All Three Are Correct
How to spell resume? Resume, résumé, and resumé are all accepted. Here is which to pick, how to type the accents, and when it matters.
How Many References Should You Have on a Resume?
How many references should you have on a resume? Usually none on the page itself — but keep three to four ready for when they are asked for.
Acting Resume: What Casting Directors Actually Read
An acting resume follows its own rules — credits, training, and stats, not job duties. Here is what goes on it and what to leave off.
How Many Bullet Points Per Job on a Resume?
How many bullet points per job on a resume? There is no fixed number, but a sensible range that tapers by how recent and relevant the job is.