Employees Ask | How many years of work history should I have on my resume?

No matter how long you’ve been in the workforce, Top Applicant offers resources to help anyone promote career success. When figuring out how many years of work history should be on a resume, our experts recommend considering these top concepts. Time vs. Talent For those early in their career, you may feel tempted to put […]

Employees Ask: How can I explain gaps in my employment history?

One of the biggest elephants in the room in many interviews aren’t related to what’s on the resume, but instead about what’s missing! Many modern career builders ask us how to explain gaps in employment. To make things easier, Top Applicant is sharing how you can mind the gaps in your resume with confidence! Step […]

Employees Ask: Where can introverts find the best jobs?

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be a social butterfly to build a great career! If you’d rather spend your Friday nights curled up with a good movie or book, the best jobs for introverts are just a few clicks away! So what should you look for in your next position? Top Applicant […]

Employees Ask: What makes the best remote work?

As some of the nation’s top employers move their workforces to fully remote positions, it’s important to find the opportunity that works for you. So many applicants have questions about what they should look for in the best work from home jobs.  Employees ask, and Top Applicant answers. Here’s everything you need to know about […]

Employees Ask ⎸How can I Change Careers?

If you’re truly fed up with your job, we hear you! But if you’ve had it with your career, Top Applicant is here for you. While figuring out how to change careers can seem scary, our first piece of advice before making a career shift is taking a deep breath.  In… out… in again… hold […]

Employees Ask: How can I work in higher ed without teaching?

So you’ve gone through all the schooling required for your teaching degree, only to be faced with an uphill battle to break into the world of higher education. We’re always here to help if you’re still trying to build a teaching career, but you have so many more opportunities to choose from! If you’re seeking […]

Employees Ask: How Can I Optimize my Resume for ATS and AI Screenings?

Does it feel like no one’s paying attention to your resume lately? That’s probably because you’re missing some key marks in ATS and AI algorithms! Sound too sci-fi to be true? Dive in with Top Applicant to learn how easy optimizing your resume for ATS and AI screening really is! What’s an ATS? Businesses of […]

Employees Ask: Why Are Summer Jobs Important for Students?

For millions of students across the country, summer break is anything but a break! If you’re looking to build your career—or just your bank account—summer jobs that cater to students are essential! Top Applicant’s top brass spent their summers working on farms, offices, and movie theaters, so we’re sharing first-hand insights into why students should […]

Employees Ask: Do Networking Events Really Work?

So you’re thinking about going to an after-hours networking event. Maybe it’s to campaign for your company, or you’re hoping to find your next opportunity. It’s completely okay to be hesitant when deciding whether or not you want to go!  After working all day, you most likely don’t want to talk about your job with […]

Employees Ask: How Do I Prepare for an Interview?

So, you’ve finally landed that interview—now what? Well, you could roll the dice and see what happens. But if you’re using Top Applicant, you’re probably not the gambling type. To prepare for your next interview, let’s dig into the details that help answer a question on every top applicant’s mind: Do I know how to […]