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RESUME GENIUS IN-HOUSE EXPERT

Corissa Peterson, CPRW

Career Advisor & Senior Content Writer (CPRW)

LOCATION

Taipei, Taiwan

Experience

4 years

About Me

A dedicated member of the Resume Genius team with a passion for the career space, Corissa is always looking for ways to create useful resources for job seekers, from writing job-specific resume samples to crafting in-depth articles on how to ace interviews.

Corissa graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a B.A. in Philosophy and a certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies.

Corissa’s articles have been published on Diversity Jobs, Recruiter.com, Teachstone, and Jobillico, among others, and her career advice has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, GOBankingRates, and UpJourney. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.

Skills

Achievements

  • Has written over 100 articles for Resume Genius
  • Composed 60+ resume and cover letter samples
  • Edited 70+ articles
  • Starred in several of our YouTube videos and TikToks
  • Is one of the top 100 authors for both resume and cover letter content online
  • Currently working on launching Resume Genius’ first newsletter (stay tuned!)

Certifications

Corissa’s favorite template

The Unique modern resume template in black

Modern Resume Template

Unique

general thoughts

I love the elegant and minimalist design of our Unique resume template, which is why I use it for my own resume!

favorite points

  • Candidate initials are displayed in a simple ring, creating a sophisticated and professional resume header
  • Sections are clearly organized by subtle dividing lines
  • The two-column layout creates a natural visual flow
  • For a little extra flair, you can choose from several attractive colors
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Featured article written by Corissa

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Content written by Corissa Peterson, CPRW

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Corissa Peterson, CPRW

cv questions and answers
cover letter questions and answers
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How Long Should a Resume Be in 2024?
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Corissa Peterson, CPRW

A graduate student that got into their top school thanks to a strong grad school resume
Grad School Resume Examples and Guide
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Corissa Peterson, CPRW

A dental assistant resume sample with sections for the applicant's resume summary, work history, education, skills, and certifications
Dental Assistant Resume Sample
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Corissa Peterson, CPRW

A nursing student resume sample
Nursing Student Resume
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Corissa Peterson, CPRW

Example of a high school student resume with blue color accents that highlights the candidate's relevant experience and skills.
An example of a human resources resume
General Manager Resume Sample
Executive assistant resume example and template for executive administrative assistant job seekers
Executive Assistant
Resume Example
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Corissa Peterson, CPRW

Content reviewed by Corissa Peterson, CPRW

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A sample of a Physical Therapist Resume
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7+ Product Manager Resume Examples
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Conrad Benz, Hiring Manager

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College Resume Example
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Conrad Benz, Hiring Manager

A sample of a catering resume.
Catering Resume
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Nathan Soto

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Artist Resume Sample
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Ida Pettersson

Caregiver resume sample template
Caregiver Resume Sample
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Ida Pettersson

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