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May 26, 2025

50 Synonyms for “Developed” to Add to Your Resume

Want stronger ways to highlight your experience? Explore top resume synonyms for developed to sound more specific, confident, and impactful.
May 13, 2025

How to Write a Resume Faster (and How Long It Actually Takes)

It can take anywhere from one to eight hours, or even longer for some. Ideally, it should take you no more than 1–2 hours. We’ll show you how.
April 30, 2025

How to Tailor a Resume to a Job Posting Quickly and Efficiently

Tailor your resume by adding keywords from the job ad. Prioritize skills, qualifications, and experiences that are actually relevant. This guide shows you how.
April 29, 2025

Best Free Resume Templates & Tips for a Professional Resume 

Discover the best free resume templates and get tips on how to create a standout resume with expert advice on formatting, writing, and customizing for success.
April 25, 2025

Expert Tips for an ATS-Optimized Resume 

Learn how to optimize your resume for ATS with simple tips on formatting, keywords, and structure to increase your chances of getting noticed by recruiters. 
April 17, 2025

Best Resume Review Services & Expert Tips for DIY Improvements

Discover what to expect from a professional resume review, explore the best review services, and get practical DIY tips to improve your resume.
April 8, 2025

35 Blank Resume Templates for 2025 (Free Downloads)

Discover our range of free blank resume templates to customize with your work experience, skills, education, and other key sections. 
April 8, 2025

How to Beat Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) in 2025: 10 Steps

How to beat the applicant tracking system? Learn how to get past job application scanners with our ATS-friendly tips and examples. 
April 2, 2025

Common Resume Mistakes Among Students & Fresh Grads in 2025 

Avoid common resume mistakes with this guide for students and grads. Learn how to fix errors in grammar, formatting, skills, and more to boost your chances. 
March 28, 2025

How to Write a Reverse Chronological Resume (+ Examples)

Learn how to create a reverse-chronological resume and the best ways to order your job history. Use our professional examples to form a clear resume timeline. 
March 25, 2025

20+ Common Resume Mistakes in 2025 

Avoid these common resume mistakes that could cost you the job. Learn how to fix typos, improve formatting, strengthen bullet points, and optimize for ATS to stand out. 
March 18, 2025

The Ultimate Resume Guide for the Disney College Program

Our resume guide for the Disney College Program dives into the best format, skills, and experiences for your job application with real examples.
March 7, 2025

7 Best AI Resume Builders 2025: Tried and Tested Tools

Discover the best AI resume builders with our comprehensive overview of what AI tools and features can take your job application to the next level.
March 7, 2025

How Many Bullet Points on a Resume? (Tips & Examples)

How many bullets should each job have on a resume, and when is it too many? Learn the best ways to create strong job descriptions and frame your experiences.
February 28, 2025

20+ Resume Tips for Creating the Best Resume Possible in 2025 

Get expert resume tips, from format advice to common mistakes to avoid. Learn how to tailor your resume for success in any job application. 
February 28, 2025

How to List Certifications on Your Resume (With Tips & Examples) 

Learn how to list certifications on your resume the right way. This guide covers where to place them, which ones to include, and how to make them stand out. 
February 28, 2025

How to Show Achievements on a Resume (100+ Best Examples) 

Learn how to effectively highlight your achievements on your resume with practical tips and real-world examples for all job types and experience levels. 
February 21, 2025

35+ Free Professional Resume Templates for 2025 

Discover our range of professional resume templates to download and edit for free. We’ve covered everything from Canva to Google Docs and Microsoft. 
February 20, 2025

Top 25+ Free Canva Resume Templates for 2025

Find the perfect Canva resume template with this curated collection. Easily customize, download as a PDF, and make a great first impression with a standout design.
February 14, 2025

40 Free Google Docs Resume Templates for 2025

Discover the best Google Docs resume templates with free downloads. We cover everything from student and college resumes to professional job applications.
February 13, 2025

50 MS Word Resume Templates to Make Your Job Hunt Easier in 2025

Find the perfect MS Word resume template from our curated list of 50 designs, tailored for every industry and career stage. Whether you’re launching your career or leveling up, these templates will help you showcase your skills and stand out.
February 12, 2025

30+ Free & Basic Resume Templates for 2025

Get the best basic resume templates for any career stage. Explore simple, modern, and ATS-friendly designs from Rezi, MS Word, Canva, and Google Docs.
February 12, 2025

How to List Relevant Coursework on Your Resume (+ Examples)

How to include relevant coursework on your resume? Find out how to add courses and classes to your education section with our examples and tips.
February 11, 2025

How to List Your Best Projects on a Resume (With Examples) 

Learn how to list projects on a resume to highlight your skills and accomplishments. This guide covers who should include projects, where to put them, and more. 
February 11, 2025

How to Write a Resume Header with Tips & Examples for 2025

Create the perfect resume header with this step-by-step guide. Learn what details to add, what to avoid, and the best examples that impress hiring managers.
February 6, 2025

How to Put Freelance Work on a Resume (Best Examples + Tips)

There are three different ways to put freelancing on a resume, but it should either go in the work experience section or a separate resume section.
February 6, 2025

How to List Extracurricular Activities on a Resume (With Examples)

Should you include extracurricular activities on your resume? Find out when to list college clubs, societies, and activities on your job application.
February 3, 2025

8 Ways People Are Lying on a Resume (And Why You Should Never)

Adding overinflated achievements and making up work experience are some of the most common ways candidates lie on resumes, but here’s how they get caught…
February 3, 2025

How to Show a Promotion on a Resume: Best Examples and Tips

To show resume promotions, you can stack job entries, add another job entry under one company heading, or use separate entries. This article covers it all.
January 23, 2025

All 25+ Resume Sections That You Could Use (+The Best Order)

Discover all the resume sections that you could possibly use. We’ll also share the standard order of resume sections and guidelines based on your experience.
January 17, 2025

How Long Should a Resume Be? The Best Resume Length for 2025

Your resume should be one or two pages, and rarely ever three pages. The one-page rule is outdated. See what determines a one, two, and three-page resume. 
January 17, 2025

Should a Resume Be One Page? Here’s What Hiring Experts Say

One page is good if it can fit all key details, but if it means skipping crucial information, go for two pages. See what HR experts say in this article.
January 9, 2025

How to Add Volunteer Experience to a Resume (With Examples)

How to write volunteer experience in a resume? Learn what work to include and where to put volunteering on your job application with our examples and tips.
January 9, 2025

7 Expert-Reviewed Resume Outlines to Write a Powerful Resume

A resume outline clarifies what details you’re going to include and how you’re going to present them. See expert outlines for all career levels. 
January 7, 2025

Free One-Page Resume Templates and Breakdowns of Top Examples

One-page resume templates and breakdowns of the best examples, plus why they work. See how candidates of all experience levels can make a one-page resume.
January 7, 2025

Is a Two-Page Resume Better? Expert Tips and Free Templates

Two-page resume templates, plus a breakdown of a strong example. Learn when to use two pages and how to approach the second page based on your experience.
January 6, 2025

How to List Publications on a Resume (Examples)

Learn how to list publications on your resume with confidence. This guide covers what to include, how to format it, and tips to showcase your expertise effectively.
January 6, 2025

Should You List References on a Resume? (With Examples)

Do you need references on a resume? Learn more about the ins and outs of resume references, from who you should ask to what contact details to include. 
January 3, 2025

What Awards To Put On A Resume? Achievements & Examples

Choosing awards to put on your resume comes down to relevance. Learn how to list your achievements and accolades in your award section, with examples and tips. 
December 27, 2024

How to Make a US Resume (Format, Writing, and Best Examples)

Learn what to include and avoid on a US resume, with tips on formatting, showcasing skills, and tailoring your resume for success in the American job market. 
December 26, 2024

40+ Interpersonal Skills for Your Resume: Synonyms & Examples

Learn how to describe interpersonal skills on a resume with examples, synonyms, and strengths to show you’re more than just a people person.
December 19, 2024

Skills Section for a Resume: 50 Top Skills for Your Application

How to add a skills section for a resume? Learn the best types of skills to include, with examples for beginners and seasoned professionals.
December 19, 2024

How to Write Teamwork Skills on a Resume? (30+ Examples)

Learn how to write teamwork skills on your resume with our work experience examples and team player synonyms for inspiration.
December 19, 2024

How to Make an Indian Resume: The Format to Land Jobs in India

Learn how to write and format a standout Indian resume with tips on how to frame your experiences, skills, and qualifications for the job market in India.
December 10, 2024

What a Canadian Resume Format Looks Like and How to Write It

Learn how to create a standout Canadian resume with tips on format, language, content, and key differences from US resumes for success.
December 5, 2024

How to List Your Education Section On a Resume: The Best Practices

What to put in the education section of a resume and how to approach the education section when you didn’t attend university. Plus examples and writing tips.
November 28, 2024

50+ Hobbies to Put On a Resume: Examples and Interests

Should you list hobbies on your resume? Find out what to include and if you really need an interests section on your job application.
November 25, 2024

How to Write a Career Change Resume (Examples & Templates)

How to write a resume when changing careers. Your expert guide to writing an impressive resume for a new career field, including examples and free templates.
October 8, 2024

Functional Resume Format: Best Examples and Free Templates

Functional resumes emphasize your skills and knowledge, but raises red flags due to a lack of details on your work experience. The better format is…
October 8, 2024

How to Update Your Resume for 2025 & Make It 2x Better

Start by making sure all personal details are correct. Next, update the work experience section by adding new achievements and your current or latest job…
September 12, 2024

10 Best Fonts for a Resume: Choosing the Right Style and Size

Uncover the best fonts for a resume as we reveal the ideal styles and sizes to make your content stand out as professional and ATS-friendly.
August 22, 2024

How to Write a Resume With No Experience: 10+ Examples

Learn how to write a resume with no experience using our objective examples, top skills, and tips to improve your chances of landing your first job. 
August 20, 2024

Computer Skills for a Resume: 20+ Examples & How-to Guide

Discover the top computer skills for a resume and how to list software skills, hardware proficiency, and basic technical abilities to make an impact. 
August 8, 2024

How to List Resume Language Skills? (Levels & Examples)

Discover how to list resume language skills and the best ways to describe your proficiency level with our range of examples and tried-and-tested tips.
August 7, 2024

How to Describe Good Work Ethic on a Resume (With Adjectives)

Learn how to describe a good work ethic on a resume by using adjectives, focusing on positive results, and highlighting your soft skills.
August 7, 2024

45+ Best Communication Skills for Your Resume (Examples)

Discover the best communication skills for your resume. From verbal to written communication, learn how to list and describe them to make a lasting impression.
July 12, 2024

The Best Nursing Skills for a Resume (List of 20+ Examples)

Examples of the best nursing skills for a resume include clinical proficiency (e.g., advanced life support), patient care, medical assessments, EHR systems…
July 12, 2024

13 Best Technical Skills for a Resume (+Types & Examples)

The best technical skills are what’s most relevant to a company’s needs. Generally, the top technical skills are coding and programming, cloud computing…
July 4, 2024

20+ Top Customer Service Skills to Put on a Resume (+Writing Guide)

The best customer service skills and how to write about them on a resume. Communication, adaptability, building rapport, empathy, CRM, organization…
June 28, 2024

50+ Best Hard Skills for a Resume & How to Write About Them

How to find out what the best hard skills for you are and how to prove them on a resume. Top general hard skills include programming, copywriting, software…
June 21, 2024

All the Best Soft Skills on a Resume and How to Prove Them

The top soft skills (like communication, empathy, and adaptability) depend on your role and the company’s needs. Here’s how to write about them on a resume.
June 14, 2024

How Far Back (How Many Years) Should a Resume Go?

The most important work experience for your job search is your most recent. Knowing how far back to go with your resume could be the difference between showcasing your skills for the future and getting buried in the past.
May 30, 2024

How to Use ChatGPT to Write a Good Resume (ChatGPT Resume Guide)

Learn how to write a resume that’s tailored to the company’s job description from scratch using ChatGPT, including examples of the best prompts.
May 30, 2024

Best Resume Objective Examples for 100+ Jobs (+How-to Guide)

Tips for writing a resume objective that turns heads. Plus, examples of 100+ pitch-perfect resume objectives for the most popular jobs.
May 24, 2024

How to Write a Perfect Resume Work Experience Section (With Examples)

The ultimate guide on how to write the best resume work experience section, including top sentence structures to use and expert advice from HR experts.
May 9, 2024

How to Write a Skills-Based Resume Without Fluff (Free Templates and Examples)

Follow this guide to make a skill-based resume with free templates and examples.
May 9, 2024

100+ Resume Summary Examples for All Jobs + Easy How-to

Learn how to write a resume summary that immediately positions you as a top candidate for this job. Plus, over a hundred of sample resume summaries for different jobs and industries to give you some inspiration.
May 2, 2024

The Best Skills to Put on a Resume: Examples for All Jobs

This is how you put skills on a resume for the greatest impact. Hint: it goes beyond just dumping skills in the skills section. In this guide, you’ll also get a comprehensive “master” list of the most in-demand skills in different industries.
April 23, 2024

How to Write a Resume Guaranteed to Win a Job Interview

How to write a resume that will help you get a new job offer. This guide shares expert writing formulas and advice from CEOs who reviewed hundreds of resumes.
April 5, 2024

The Best Resume Format: 20+ Examples + How-to Tips

How to format a resume the right way and how to choose the best of the three standard resume formats, depending on your current career circumstances. Plus, examples of well-formatted resumes you can steal.
February 29, 2024

What to Put on a Resume to Get You Noticed [6 Key Sections]

What to put on your resume: summary or objectives section, work history, education, and skills. How to impress your employers and what you shouldn’t include.
February 16, 2024

20 Ways to Optimize ATS Resume: Do's and Don'ts for Every Job Application

Companies receive hundreds of resumes for any given role, and 75% are never read by an actual human
February 2, 2024

Medical Assistant Resume Examples & Writing Guide

Hoping to land a job as a medical assistant? Whether you already have years of experience or are crafting your...
December 28, 2023

Pharmacist Resume Examples & Writing Guide

Get your pharmacy career on the fast track with Rezi's easy-to-use resume builder. We’ll help you put together a sharp, clear pharmacist CV...
November 16, 2023

How To Create a Video Resume

In an era where technology reigns supreme, the traditional resume is undergoing a transformative makeover. Enter the world of video resumes...
September 29, 2023

Podcast Resume Guide: How to Feature Podcast Skills on a Resume

The best way to include podcasts on a resume is to write about growth achievements, technical skills, and soft skills. Show subject expertise by…
September 7, 2023

How to Craft an Effective Resume for a Teacher Career Change

Crafting an impressive teacher resume when changing careers so that you can land the job you really want.
September 1, 2023

14 Engaging Teacher Resume Objectives for a Variety of Positions

In this article, you'll learn how to formulate your own teacher resume objective, for a variety of positions. 
August 25, 2023

10 Best Resume Builders to Streamline Your Job Search

1 must-try resume builder for 2023 & 9 others.
August 12, 2023

How to Make Sure You Have an ATS Resume (The Complete Guide)

We’ll cover everything from what an ATS is and how to bypass them.
July 3, 2023

Resume Headline Examples: How to Write an Attention-Grabbing Headline

30 Resume Headline Examples to Inspire You
March 30, 2023

The 8 Best Resume Writing Services for Professionals at All Levels

This article provides an overview of the top resume writing services, including Rezi, ZipJob, TopResume, TopStack Resume, Upwork, The Muse, Monster, and VisualCV, highlighting their key features and pricing plans.
March 20, 2023

13 Attractive Management Resumes in 2024 (Examples and Writing Tips)

13 ATS management resume examples
March 3, 2023

How to Use Resume Keywords to Beat the ATS + 120 Examples

Learn which resume keywords to include to conquer the ATS with our expert guide. Plus, access 120 real-world examples to boost your job application success.
January 3, 2023

How to Describe Remote Work On a Resume for Remote Jobs

Learn how to describe remote work on your resume effectively for remote job opportunities through this guide.
November 24, 2022

10+ Leadership Skills for a Resume (and How to Describe Them) 

All roles benefit from including leadership skills on a resume. Being able to make an impact on your team’s performance is an ability companies value. In this guide, you’ll learn about the top skills of a leader in the workplace.
September 26, 2022

How You Should Be Writing an Executive Resume (8 Steps to Follow)

Are executive resumes any different? Is the job application process still the same? 
September 21, 2022

How Many Bullet Points Per Job on a Resume (7 Best Practices) 

How many bullet points per job on your resume is enough? When does it become too much?
July 19, 2022

How to Target a Job Description With Your Resume

Learn how you can use Rezi's Ai keyword targeting tool to your advantage and pass ATS checks with this guide.
May 18, 2022

The Best Resume File Formats: Should You Send Your Resume as a PDF?

Know the best resume file formats and learn why you should send your resume as a PDF
March 15, 2022

How to Create an AI Resume to Secure More Job Interviews

Use ai to create an excellent resume to secure more job interviews
September 23, 2021

5 Internship Resume Examples That Will Help You Land Your Next Placement

5 ATS Internship Resume Examples
August 27, 2021

12 Steps to Edit a Resume and Perfect Your Application

The next steps after the first draft of your resume
May 1, 2021

The Top 30 Weakest Action Verbs From 102,944 Resumes

Weak action verbs on your resume will downgrade the significance of your skills, work experience and achievements.
May 1, 2021

The Top 30 Resume Buzzwords to Avoid From Over 100,000 Applications

The right resume buzzwords will leave a good impression on your recruiters. However, the wrong buzzwords will have the opposite effect.
March 8, 2021

24+ ATS Resume Examples & Templates for 2024

Discover our range of ATS resume examples and templates to be sure your application is easy to scan and understand.
January 13, 2021

7 ways to Improve An Entry Level Resume with Rezi

7 ways to Improve An Entry Level Resume with Rezi for fortune 500 companies like Google.
January 13, 2021

How to Create an ATS Resume: Formatting Tips for 2024

Unlock career opportunities with an ATS-friendly resume! Learn the crucial tips & tricks to craft a resume that gets noticed by both the ATS & hiring managers.