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150 Resume Action Words to Impress Employers in 2025

Action words are impactful verbs that help tell your professional story to hiring managers, and they can strengthen your resume by more specifically conveying your experience, impact, and outcomes.

February 10, 2022

Article

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How to Write a Resume Summary + Examples

A resume summary is a brief explanation about who you are professionally. It can help recruiters or hiring managers quickly gain a sense of your experience and skills.

February 4, 2022

Article

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How to Succeed in a Panel Interview: 5 Tips to Know in 2025

This article defines panel interviews and offers tips on how to prepare for and succeed in a panel interview.

February 4, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A woman with pink hair and glasses sits on an orange sofa. She glances at two pieces of paper in her hand.

150 Resume Action Words to Impress Employers in 2025

Action words are impactful verbs that help tell your professional story to hiring managers, and they can strengthen your resume by more specifically conveying your experience, impact, and outcomes.

February 10, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A woman, wearing a long-sleeved blue dress shirt, smiles while writing her resume summary on her laptop.

How to Write a Resume Summary + Examples

A resume summary is a brief explanation about who you are professionally. It can help recruiters or hiring managers quickly gain a sense of your experience and skills.

February 4, 2022

Article

Top courses for career success

University of California, Irvine

Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Cash Management, Business Planning, Planning, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Delegation Skills, Peer Review, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Professional Networking, Financial Analysis, Communication Strategies, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
44K reviews

Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IBM

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Team Oriented, Public Speaking, Agile Methodology, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Business Research

4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
3.5K reviews

Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Meta

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Web Development Tools

Build toward a degree

4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
22K reviews

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

[Featured image] Two women in pantsuits sit together at a coffee table with drinks in front of them during a career coaching session.

Career Coaching: How to Find a Coach That Fits Your Needs

If you're looking for guidance along your career path, a career coach could help.

February 4, 2022

Article

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Job Search Guide: Resources for Your Next Career Move

Take control of your job search with these tips, strategies, and resources for each stage of your career move.

February 3, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] A woman in business casual clothing reviews resumes.

Crafting an Objective for your Resume: A Comprehensive Guide [+ Templates]

The objective on a resume provides a brief explanation of your professional goals to potential employers. Learn more about resume objectives and how to use them effectively.

February 3, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] Two women in business casual clothing are interviewing one another.

30 Career-Focused Questions to Ask in an Interview 

This article offers 30 questions to ask an interviewer or potential employer during an interview, along with tips on which questions to prioritize.

February 2, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] Two women are talking to each other.

Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

Consider asking these six questions to your interviewer or potential employer at the end of an interview.

February 2, 2022

Article

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11 Interviewing Skills to Benefit Your Career

Improving your interview skills can help you have more confidence, poise, and professionalism while applying for work. Master these key interviewing skills to feel confident in any interview situation.

February 2, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] A woman in a coral turtle neck is at home looking through her laptop. On her table has a cup of orange juice, her phone, and a white mug.

Follow-Up Email After an Interview: Guide and Samples

As you go through the hiring process, keep the conversation going even after the job interview is over.

February 2, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A person with curly hair and glasses works on a resume on a pink laptop computer.

10 Ways to Improve Your Resume 

Your resume is often a first impression for potential employers. Make it a good one with these tips.

January 31, 2022

Article

[Featured image] Woman in a yellow shirt and black jacket sits at a table working on her resume. She's looking to her right like she's thinking about something.

How Far Back Should Your Resume Go?

Generally, experts recommend keeping about 10-15 years of work experience on your resume, but that guidance changes depending on your professional history.

January 24, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] A group of coworkers is hosting a panel interview.

How to Succeed in a Panel Interview: 5 Tips to Know in 2025

This article defines panel interviews and offers tips on how to prepare for and succeed in a panel interview.

February 4, 2022

Article

[Featured image] Two women in pantsuits sit together at a coffee table with drinks in front of them during a career coaching session.

Career Coaching: How to Find a Coach That Fits Your Needs

If you're looking for guidance along your career path, a career coach could help.

February 4, 2022

Article

[Featured image] Monochrome graphic in yellow showing a pile of notebooks, sunglasses, laptop, alarm clock, and a cup of coffee on a desk.

Job Search Guide: Resources for Your Next Career Move

Take control of your job search with these tips, strategies, and resources for each stage of your career move.

February 3, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] A woman in business casual clothing reviews resumes.

Crafting an Objective for your Resume: A Comprehensive Guide [+ Templates]

The objective on a resume provides a brief explanation of your professional goals to potential employers. Learn more about resume objectives and how to use them effectively.

February 3, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] Two women in business casual clothing are interviewing one another.

30 Career-Focused Questions to Ask in an Interview 

This article offers 30 questions to ask an interviewer or potential employer during an interview, along with tips on which questions to prioritize.

February 2, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] Two women are talking to each other.

Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

Consider asking these six questions to your interviewer or potential employer at the end of an interview.

February 2, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] Two coworkers are facing each other and talking while sitting at a desk

11 Interviewing Skills to Benefit Your Career

Improving your interview skills can help you have more confidence, poise, and professionalism while applying for work. Master these key interviewing skills to feel confident in any interview situation.

February 2, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] A woman in a coral turtle neck is at home looking through her laptop. On her table has a cup of orange juice, her phone, and a white mug.

Follow-Up Email After an Interview: Guide and Samples

As you go through the hiring process, keep the conversation going even after the job interview is over.

February 2, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A person with curly hair and glasses works on a resume on a pink laptop computer.

10 Ways to Improve Your Resume 

Your resume is often a first impression for potential employers. Make it a good one with these tips.

January 31, 2022

Article

[Featured image] Woman in a yellow shirt and black jacket sits at a table working on her resume. She's looking to her right like she's thinking about something.

How Far Back Should Your Resume Go?

Generally, experts recommend keeping about 10-15 years of work experience on your resume, but that guidance changes depending on your professional history.

January 24, 2022

Article

Congratulations! If you've made it here you're ready to make a change in your career. To make it easier to take the next step, we've broken down the job search process into key tasks with a wealth of free resources to make your move easier. Bookmark this page to refer to throughout your job search—we'll be adding new resources regularly.

  • Resumes and cover letters

  • Job applications

  • Professional networking

  • Work-life balance

  • Portfolio projects

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