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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.
Nurse Resume: New Grad vs Experienced
A nurse resume changes shape across a career. Here is what a new grad leads with, what a seasoned nurse leads with, and what never changes.
Customer Service Resume: Lead With Results, Not Duties
A customer service resume works when it proves you kept customers happy and problems small. Here is what to lead with, and what to cut.
The Difference Between a CV and a Resume, Simply Put
The difference between a CV and a resume comes down to length, purpose, and where you are. Here is which one to send, and when.
Microsoft Resume Templates: Check This Before You Trust One
A Microsoft resume template is right there in Word and free — but some of the built-in designs quietly break in an ATS. Here is how to tell.
Resume Template for High School Students (No Job Yet)
A resume template for high school students has to work with no job history. Here is what to pick, what to put on it, and what to skip.
Resume Spelling: Which Spelling, and No Typos
Resume spelling has two halves: which version of the word to use, and how to catch the typos spellcheck misses. Here is both, cleanly.
How to Test an ATS CV Template Before You Trust It
Any ATS CV template can claim it's safe. Here's a one-minute test you run yourself: copy the text out, paste it plain, and read the order.
How to List References on a Resume (Usually, Don't)
How to list references on a resume? Usually you leave them off. Here is when to include them, how to format them, and what to drop.
How Far Back Should a Resume Go? Relevance, Not Years
How far back should a resume go? Not a fixed number of years — as far as the work still argues for the job, and no further.