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When it comes to building the best possible career, soft skills are just as important as hard skills. Developing a robust set of soft skills is integral to your career journey.

Following up after your job interview with a thank-you letter is a great way to show that you are enthusiastic about the job.

It's natural to feel stuck in your job search when interview requests have slowed down to a trickle or stopped completely. If your resume isn't getting any traction, use these resume writing and formatting tips and see just how fast hiring managers and recruiters take notice.

This guide will prepare you to change careers past 30. It's never too late for a great career!

Read our free guide to the best action words to use on your resume.

Examples of The Most Effective Resume Objectives

Having the knowledge to write a resume is one of the most important career skills you could have in 2019.

Introducing VisualCV's latest feature - cover letter customization.

Introducing VisualCV's latest feature - font customization

A new privacy option for your VisualCV.

The latest update to the VisualCV mobile apps on Android and IOS.

Learn how you can add a table to VisualCV

Research and preparation are integral parts of any job search. Here are some excellent tools for learning about potential employers with as little fuss as possible.

How to display your skills in your VisualCV resume.

With these design tips and advice, you can use color to give hiring managers a great first impression of your professional work experience.

Ben’s Tips

Ben's Tips

Which file format should I use when downloading my VisualCV?

Don't rely on a single resume for every application - make copies of your resume to customize for each position.

Ben's Tips

No matter how impressive your experience is, presenting your work history in a way that is compelling and draws the attention of recruiters can be difficult.

We live in a world where working as a freelancer is easier than ever. An Internet connection alone makes it possible for an artist to land a gig designing a logo for a company on the other side of the planet or a writer producing marketing copy from a coffee shop.

Choosing the right resume design for the job.

Don't make these common student resume mistakes when applying for a job.

How to ask for a job introduction

Having a virtual version of your resume is necessary for any job hunt. It is a living online document that you can add much more to than a traditional resume and always keep updated to differentiate you from the competition.

Standing out in a competitive job market is tough – it takes creativity and hustle. One way job seekers are stepping above the competition is by creating visual resumes to market themselves. Here are five of the best visual resume examples we’ve found.