2022 Articles on Cover Letters and Resumes

Introduction:  This compilation lists articles and podcasts, nearly all from 2022, on cover letters and resumes.  These articles and podcasts appeared in sources that we consider generally reliable, but we cannot vouch for each one.

Cover Letters

Finally, an Answer To: Are Cover Letters Still Necessary?, by Regina Borsellino, 12.15.20

https://www.themuse.com/advice/do-i-need-cover-letter

What’s the Ideal Length for a Cover Letter? —Plus Tips to Get Yours There, by Regina Borsellino, 10/28/2022

https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-long-should-cover-letter-be

How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter for an Internship (Plus, an Example!), by Lily Zhang, 09.18.20

https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-write-cover-letters-for-internship-example

7 Ways to Address Your Cover Letter That Aren’t “To Whom It May Concern,” by Stav Ziv, 01.26.22

https://www.themuse.com/advice/to-whom-it-may-concern-alternatives

7 Cover Letter Words and Phrases That Are Costing You the Job, by Aja Frost, 08.02.22

https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-common-cover-letter-phrases-that-are-losing-you-the-job

The 3 Rules of Addressing Your Cover Letter in 2022, by Lily Zhang, 07.01.22

https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-3-rules-of-addressing-your-cover-letter

How to write shorter–Short is good, by Allison Carter, June 23, 2022

Your Complete Guide to Writing a Cover Letter (Plus Bonus Tips and Examples), by The Muse Editors

https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-31-tips-you-need-to-know

Cover Letters Are Hard to Write—But These Templates Make It a Breeze, by The Muse Editors

https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-perfect-cover-letter-template-to-show-off-your-skills

Seven Steps To Writing Cover Letters Quickly And Effectively, by Caroline Ceniza-Levine, February 14, 2015

HOW TO WRITE A JOB-WINNING COVER LETTER [FREE TEMPLATES & EXAMPLES], by Austin Belcak, 01.31.22

5 Common Cover Letter Phrases That Are Losing You the Job, by Aja Frost

https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-common-cover-letter-phrases-that-are-losing-you-the-job

How to Write a Cover Letter: The All-Time Best Tips, by The Muse Editor

https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-31-tips-you-need-to-know

The Top-8 Writing Tips for 2022, by Ann Wylie, 01.04.22

http://prsay.prsa.org/2022/01/04/the-top-8-writing-tips-for-2022/

Resumes

7 Pointers for Making Your IT Executive Resume More Competitive, by Lisa Rangel, Dec 14, 2022

https://www.hellersearch.com/blog/7-pointers-to-make-your-resume-more-competitive

How to Choose The Best Accomplishments for Your Resume (58-minute webinar–after that Q+A), by Andy LaCivita, 12.01.2022 

How to Develop a Marketable Resume that Gets Interviews | What Recruiters Look for in Resumes (9-minute podcast), by Diana YK Chan, 2020

How to Determine How Far Back Your Resume Should Go (5-minute video), by Andy LaCivita, 12.13.22

Yes, You Can Put a Career Break on Your Resume. Here’s How, by Kristine Knutter, 12/1/2022

https://www.themuse.com/advice/career-break-resume-samples

What Your Resume Should Look Like In 2023 (With Examples & Templates), by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez

How Can I Make My Resume Stand Out in 2023?, by Jessican Holbrook Hernandez

What Is Personal Branding On A Resume?, by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez

3 Tips to Freshen Up Your Resume in 2023, by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez

How to Write a Masterpiece of a Resume, by the Rockport Institute

https://rockportinstitute.com/resources/how-to-write-a-masterpiece-of-a-resume/

WATCH THIS BEFORE WRITING YOUR RESUME!, by Kamara Toffolo, 11.10.20, 7-minute podcast

125+ Words to Describe Yourself in a Job Interview, Resume, and More, by Regina Borsellino, 11.04.22

https://www.themuse.com/advice/words-adjectives-to-describe-yourself-list-resume-interview

8+ Best Google Docs Resume Templates—and How to Use Them, by Alyse Kalish, 10.12.22

https://www.themuse.com/advice/top-google-docs-resume-templates-how-to-use-them

DM quibbles:  (1) At least some of the templates include street name/address.  This is not necessary.  (2) Before “Experience,” it is advisable to insert an adjective that describes your experience–for example, Accounting, Education, etc.

How Many Bullet Points Should Each Job on Your Resume Have in 2022?, by Regina Borsellino, 10.14.22

https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-many-resume-bullet-points-per-job-on-resume

How To Mention Unrelated Work Experience On Your Resume, by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez an Jenna Arcand, September 16, 2022

https://www.workitdaily.com/mention-unrelated-work-experience-resume

Skilled Credentials:  Focus on skills, not degrees, to help increase your talent pool, by Kathryn Tyler, September 17, 2022

https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/all-things-work/Pages/skilled-credentials.aspx

11 Ways to Upgrade Your Resume, by Alan Carniol (6-minute podcast)

What to Do When an Entry-Level Job Requires “Two Years of Experience,” by Jaclyn Westlake, 08.06.20

https://www.themuse.com/advice/what-to-do-when-entrylevel-positions-need-two-years-of-experience

The Muse’s Free Resume Template Takes Stress Out of Job Applications, by Alyse Kalish, 08.19.22

https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-free-resume-template-thatll-get-your-foot-in-the-door

Downloadable template:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vH_qwt8fCQldhPsTyE9WtVtu9NFEKdP7h1XoX30OuaM/edit

How Far Back Should Your Resume Go? Here’s How to Decide, by Yolanda Owens, 09.02.20

https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-far-back-should-resume-go

Should You Use Canva for Your Resume? Here’s What You Need to Know, by Leto Papadopoulos, 07.01.22

https://www.themuse.com/advice/should-i-use-canva-resume?

185+ Action Verbs That Will Majorly Impress Hiring Managers, by The Muse Editors

https://www.themuse.com/advice/185-powerful-verbs-that-will-make-your-resume-awesome

The Ultimate Guide To Resumes, by Caroline Ceniza-Levine, September 27, 2021

9 Tips for Your Resume Email Subject Line (So Someone Actually Reads the Thing), by Stav Ziv

https://www.themuse.com/advice/subject-line-resume-email

4 Ways To Turn Resume Fluff Into Marketable Facts, by Don Goodman and Jenna Arcand. 02.12.20

https://www.workitdaily.com/how-to-fluff-your-resume/1-don-t-rely-on-terms-that-describe-character-soft-skills

1. Don’t Rely On Terms That Describe Character (Soft Skills)

2. Use Numbers And Symbols

3. Don’t List Responsibilities Of Your Previous Jobs, Demonstrate Outcomes

4. Only Detail Specialized Technical Skills

8 Resume Writing Tips for 2022, by Jessica Hernandez, 03.16.22

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-resume-writing-tips-2022-jessica-hernandez-cpbs-cdbs/

Every Question You Have About Putting Skills on Your Resume, Answered, by Lily Zhang

https://www.themuse.com/advice/every-basic-question-you-have-about-your-resume-skills-section-answered

Success statements show employers how you’ve added value at work, by Joel Garfinkle, 02.21.22

https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2022/02/success-statements-show-employers-how-youve-added-value-at-work

Is a Two-Page Resume Ever OK?, by Yolanda Owens

https://www.themuse.com/advice/is-a-twopage-resume-ever-ok?

HOW TO WRITE A RESUME THAT WINS A JOB IN 2022 [7+ FREE TEMPLATES & EXAMPLES], by Austin Belcak, 01.01.22

HOW TO WRITE A RESUME SUMMARY THAT WORKS IN 2022 (8+ EXAMPLES), by Austin Belcak, 01.01.22

8 Certifications That Actually Impress Recruiters, by Glassdoor Team, August 18, 2021

https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/certifications-impress-recruiters

Why You Should Show Off Your Awards on Your Resume (and the Right Way to Do It), by Regina Borsellino

https://www.themuse.com/advice/awards-on-resume-list-examples

How—and When—to Include Projects on Your Resume (Plus Examples!), by Regina Borsellino

https://www.themuse.com/advice/projects-on-resume-examples