Hannah Reeves
Ex-corporate recruiter with a marketing and sales specialty. Has placed 200+ candidates at Series-A through public companies. Writes the kind of resume she'd have wanted to see in her own inbox.
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Obsolete Skills to Cut From Your Resume in 2026
These obsolete skills quietly date your resume and cost you interviews. Here is what to remove, what to add instead, and how to keep your skills section current in 2026.
Resume Achievements in 2026: 50+ Examples and the PAR Framework Recruiters Notice
How to write resume achievements that land interviews in 2026, with the PAR framework, 15 before/after bullet rewrites, and accomplishments by role.
75 Resume Buzzwords That Work in 2026 (and 17 to Avoid)
The right resume buzzwords help recruiters and ATS systems pick you out of a stack. The wrong ones make you sound like every other candidate. Here are 75 worth using, organized by category, plus the cliches to cut.
10 Resume Red Flags Recruiters Spot Instantly (and How to Fix Them)
Recruiters scan resumes in roughly seven seconds. In that window, certain red flags trigger an immediate pass. Here are the ten that come up most often, why they cost you interviews, and how to clean them up.
How to End a Cover Letter That Actually Lands an Interview
The closing of a cover letter is the part recruiters remember. Here is how to end it with a clear ask, the right sign-off, and zero of the cliches that get skimmed past.
Resume Summary in 2026: The 4-Line Formula + 16 Examples by Role
How to write a resume summary that beats the six-second skim in 2026, with a 4-line formula, 16 before/after examples by role, and ATS-and-recruiter dual optimization.
Are Cover Letters Necessary in 2026? An Honest Answer
Some hiring managers still read every cover letter; others have not opened one in years. Here is how to decide when to write one, when to skip it, and how to make it count when you do.
Resume Headline Examples and How to Write One in 2026
A strong resume headline is one line that tells the recruiter what you do, how long you've been doing it, and what you're best at. Here are 35+ examples and a simple formula you can copy.
Application Letter Guide for 2026: Structure, 5 Samples, and Modern Norms
What an application letter is, how it differs from a cover letter, the structure that actually works in 2026, and five sample letters covering entry-level, career change, internal moves, no-experience, and walk-in scenarios.
CV References: When to Include Them and How to Format Them Right
Most CVs do not need a references section. Here is when to include CV references, who to ask, how to format them, and when to leave them off entirely.
How to Write a Cover Letter in 2026 (That Hiring Managers Actually Read)
Most cover letters are skimmed in 30 seconds or skipped entirely. Here is how to write one that earns the read: structure, opening lines that hook, body paragraphs that prove fit, and closings that get callbacks.
Self-Employed Resume: How to Write One That Wins Clients in 2026
A self-employed resume sells your business to clients and rehire-able candidates to corporate recruiters. Here is how to structure one in 2026, with a full example.
How to Write a Letter of Interest in 2026 (With Samples)
A letter of interest lets you reach out to a company you'd love to work for, even when no jobs are posted. Here's how to write one that gets a reply in 2026, plus two ready-to-use samples.
What Is a CV? Format, Sections, and How It Differs From a Resume
A 2026 guide to what a CV is, what it includes, how it differs from a resume, and how to format one for academic, scientific, and international applications.
14 Hospitality Skills to Put on Your Resume in 2026
The soft and hard hospitality skills employers actually look for in 2026, with examples of how to phrase them on your resume so they land with a hiring manager.
How to Add Volunteer Experience to Your Resume in 2026
When and how to list volunteer work on a resume so it actually helps your application, with formatting rules, real examples, and what recruiters look for in 2026.
How to Improve Interpersonal Skills: 12 Habits That Actually Work
Strong interpersonal skills are the difference between a good resume and a great career. Here are the habits, conversational moves, and self-checks that quietly separate people who get promoted from people who get passed over.
Computer Skills for Your Resume: What to List in 2026
The computer skills that actually move the needle on a 2026 resume, with examples, where to place them, and the dated ones to leave off entirely.
Body Language for Job Interviews: 15 Tips That Actually Work
Your body language tells the interviewer almost as much as your words do. Here are 15 practical tips to walk in confident, sit through the conversation calm, and walk out memorable.
How to Write a CV Personal Statement That Actually Gets Read
A CV personal statement either earns the rest of your CV a read or it doesn't. Here is how to write one that pulls weight, with examples for every career stage.
Should You Add a Photo to Your Resume in 2026?
Whether you should add a photo to your resume depends on the country, the industry, and the role. Here are the rules in 2026, plus how to take a professional resume photo if you decide to include one.
Decision-Making Skills on a Resume: Examples That Actually Land
Decision-making skills are easy to claim and hard to prove. Here is how to show real judgment on your resume with examples for every section, plus templates.
Cover Letter for Internal Position in 2026: Templates, Examples, and the Phrases That Actually Work
How to write a cover letter for an internal position in 2026, with four full sample letters for promotion, lateral move, and department switch, plus the phrases hiring managers want to see.
Time Management Skills on Your Resume: Examples for 2026
How to write time management skills on your resume so they actually get read, with examples by section, and the six time management skills hiring managers most often look for.
11 Social Media Skills to Put on Your Resume in 2026
Social media is now a real budget line in most companies, and recruiters can tell instantly when a resume only lists buzzwords. Here are the 11 social media skills hiring managers actually look for, and how to phrase them so your resume gets through.
How to Build a Resume Header That Gets You Hired in 2026
Your resume header is the first thing a hiring manager reads, and it sets the tone for everything below. Here is what to include, what to skip, and how to format it so it passes ATS and looks polished on paper.
CV vs Resume: Key Differences and When to Use Each (2026)
CV vs resume: when to use each, what to include, and how the rules change between the US, Europe, and Asia. A clear breakdown for global job seekers.
Interests on a Resume: 12 That Actually Help (and How to List Them)
Hobbies and interests on a resume can move the needle when they signal real skills relevant to the role. Here are 12 that work, the ones to skip, and how to format them so they earn space on the page.
Functional Resume Guide for 2026 (When to Use One, When to Skip)
A functional resume puts your skills first instead of your job history. Here's when it actually helps you, when it hurts, and how to write one that doesn't get filtered out.
The Best Font for a Resume in 2026: 12 ATS-Safe Picks (and 7 to Skip)
The best font for a resume in 2026, ranked by ATS-readability, recruiter eye-tracking studies, and how each one renders on phone screens and PDF exports.
14 Leadership Skills for Your Resume in 2026 (With Examples)
Leadership is one of the most-searched soft skills on resumes, but most candidates list it without showing it. Here are 14 leadership skills recruiters look for in 2026, with concrete bullet examples and tips for proving each one.
ATS Resume Guide 2026: How Workday, Greenhouse, and AI Screeners Actually Read You
What an ATS resume really is in 2026, how each major system parses your file, and the format choices that quietly get you filtered before a human ever looks.
How Long Should a Resume Be in 2026? Honest Answer
How long should a resume be in 2026? Clear length guidance for every experience level, plus real tips to fit a one-page resume without losing what matters.
How to Write a Letter of Resignation (Template + Examples)
Quitting your job? Here's how to write a clean, professional letter of resignation that protects your benefits, keeps the relationship intact, and sets you up for a strong reference later.