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RESUME GENIUS IN-HOUSE EXPERT

Corissa Peterson

Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) & Content Editor

LOCATION

Taipei, Taiwan

Experience

5 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 Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, GOBankingRates, and UpJourney. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.

Skills

Achievements

  • Has written and edited 300+ articles for Resume Genius
  • Starred in several of our YouTube videos and TikToks gaining over 300K views
  • Leading the launch of the Job Search Genius newsletter (stay tuned!)

Certifications

Corissa’s favorite template

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

Graphic depicting a woman holding the earth alongside a seedling and recycling sign, with a green background.

The 10 Highest-Paying Green Jobs in 2025

Thinking about pursuing a green career but not sure where to start? We break down the highest-paying green jobs and explain how to position yourself to land the role you want.