A functional resume groups skills over work history. See the format, when it helps (career changers, gaps), before/after examples, and ATS cautions.
There is no single rule: about half of hiring managers read the cover letter first, half the resume. It depends on the role, company size and your fit.
Most resumes should go back 10 to 15 years. Here is the rule, when to break it, and how to handle older experience without inviting age bias.
The best resume templates for 2026 are single-column, ATS-readable and built for a 7-second scan. See which formats win, the rules they follow, and where to get one.
The Harvard resume template, free: download it in Word, Google Docs, or PDF, plus the exact bullet formula, action verbs, and before/after examples.
Ready to copy Swiss resignation letter template, legal notice periods (art. 335c CO) and advice to leave cleanly, from a Zurich based career coach.
Is a cover letter necessary in 2026? Usually yes. Here is when to include one, when to skip it, and what recruiters and the data actually say.
Find the hiring manager's name via LinkedIn or the job post, when to use Dear Name versus Dear Hiring Manager, and which greetings like To Whom It May Concern to avoid.
Dismissal in Switzerland: notice periods (art. 335c CO), abusive and immediate dismissal, protected periods and unemployment registration (ORP). The complete guide.
Assessment centres in Switzerland: the typical exercises, the process, what recruiters evaluate and how to prepare. A practical, Swiss-grounded guide.
