Emily Crowley, Author at Resume Genius

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About Me

Emily Crowley loves helping job seekers overcome obstacles to advance their careers.

She graduated from George Mason University with a degree in Foreign Language and Culture and relocated to Taipei shortly after. As a writer and career advisor, she takes a particular interest in empowering young professionals through practical knowledge and advice on topics like resume writing, interviewing, and navigating career changes.

Emily’s career advice has been featured in online publications such as Global Trade Magazine and Parade. For media-related queries, she can be reached at emily [at] resumegenius [dot] com.

Skills

Copywriting Web Analytics Copyediting Resume and Cover Letter Writing Relationship Building French Mandarin Rollerblading Painting

Achievements

Researched and wrote career and job search-related articles to help readers navigate job hunting, interviewing, preparing job applications, and more
Audited outdated content and optimized it to meet the needs of current searchers
Researched and wrote segments for an upcoming newsletter
Wrote scripts for and starred in a video series helping teachers write more effective resumes and cover letters

Emily’s favorite template

Modern Resume Template

Aesthetic

general thoughts

We love a color gradient.

favorite points

Sections are organized in neat boxes
It feels well-balanced and easy to skim
The sans-serif fonts suit a modern aesthetic
It’s professional enough to work for a range of industries but definitely leaves an impression

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Featured article written by Emily

resume action verbs on a whiteboard, hero image

250+ Action Verbs & Power Words for Your Resume

One of the biggest resume-writing mistakes is using passive and boring phrases like “responsible for”, “tasked with”, and “handled.” Liven up your resume and highlight your achievements by using action verbs instead.