Resume & ATS Blog
Expert career advice, resume optimization tips, and job search strategies from our professional writers. New articles published daily to help you succeed in 2026.
How to Put Research on a Resume (2026 ATS Guide)
List research on your resume with the right section title, bullet format, and publication details ATS can parse. Examples for undergrad, grad, lab, and industry R&D roles.
How to Make a Resume From Your Phone (2026 Guide)
Build and export an ATS-friendly resume on your phone: best apps, section order, mobile editing tips, and how to upload from iOS or Android to Workday and Greenhouse.
How to Make a Resume for No Work Experience (2026)
Build a one-page resume with no paid jobs: use projects, education, volunteer work, and skills ATS can read. Templates, examples, and section order for first roles.
How Long Should a Summary Be on a Resume? (2026 Guide)
A resume summary should be 2–4 sentences or 40–75 words—about 3–5 lines on screen. Too long and recruiters skip it; too short and ATS misses keywords.
Do I Need a Resume to Apply for a Job? (2026 US Answer)
Yes—most US employers require a resume, even when you apply online. Learn when you can skip it, what ATS portals accept instead, and how to apply without paid experience.
Where Do You Put Certifications on a Resume? (2026)
Put certifications in a dedicated section below Skills when you have two or more. See when to use Education or Skills instead, plus Workday and Greenhouse parsing rules.
How to Write a Job Description for a Resume (2026)
Turn past-job duties into achievement bullets with metrics, verbs, and ATS-friendly structure. Step-by-step method for Workday and Greenhouse screening.
How Many Skills Should I List on My Resume? (2026)
No fixed skills quota—use 8–20 targeted hard skills for most roles, more for deep technical stacks. See counts by role, overload vs gaps, and Workday/Greenhouse field behavior.
Do You Need to Put References on a Resume? When It Matters
Employers rarely require references on the resume itself—ATS screens skills first, and most US firms collect references later. See when posting text actually mandates them, industry exceptions, and what to submit instead.
Do You Include References on a Resume? (2026 US Answer)
No—do not put reference names on your US resume in 2026. Keep a separate sheet, offer it when asked. US recruiter and ATS rules explained.
How to Become a Paralegal: Certificate vs Degree (2026)
How to become a paralegal in 2026: certificate vs degree, ABA programs, NALA/NFPA certification, salary outlook, and Greenhouse/Workday ATS resume tips.
How to Become an Electrician: Apprenticeship Guide (2026)
Learn how to become an electrician in 2026—apprenticeship hours, state licensing patterns, journeyman path, BLS outlook, and ATS resume tips for Workday and Taleo.
How to Become a Travel Agent: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
How to become a travel agent in 2026: ASTA and CLIA training, host agencies, seller-of-travel licensing, remote paths, BLS salary data, and ATS resume tips.
How to Deal With a Narcissist at Work (2026 Guide)
Practical steps to deal with a narcissist boss or coworker: boundary scripts, documentation for HR, career protection, and when to leave without burning bridges.
How to Mention Certification in Resume (Wording & ATS 2026)
Learn how to mention certification in resume summaries, bullets, and credential lines: exact phrasing for expiration dates, credential IDs, and ATS keyword matching.
What Needs to Be on a Resume: Required Sections (2026)
What needs to be on a resume in 2026? Required sections—contact, experience, education, skills—vs optional blocks, with an ATS parsing checklist.
What Do Resumes Look Like in 2025–2026? Market Trends & Patterns
What do resumes look like in 2025? Observational report on layout, length, bullets, and ATS-parse patterns US recruiters see daily—not prescriptive advice.
What Should a Resume Look Like in 2025? Layout Rules
What should a resume look like in 2025? Prescriptive layout rules: single-column format, fonts, margins, section order, and ATS-safe design for US employers.