Years ago there was only one resume format. It was chronological. In that format, we list our experiences from the most recent to the most distant in time. Then about thirty years ago a new resume ...

Like any cohesive story, résumés need a beginning, middle, end and takeaway. You need to explain who you are, how you have succeeded, a scope of why that's important and what you will do for your ...

Your resume is your first chance to make a good impression on a prospective employer. How your resume is set up can make the difference between an employer contacting you for an interview or dropping ...

Not all résumés are created equal -- and they shouldn't be. There are different formats out there that are accepted by recruiters. Consider your professional history carefully before deciding which ...

When communicating, what you say matters but so does how you say it. The same rule applies to communicating with your resume: How you format it influences how potential employers perceive you. Use a ...

Your resume is an important document that allows you to showcase your skills, experience, and goals. With a professional resume, you can help a recruiter or hiring manager understand why you would be ...

The software that HR departments use to process your resume does not jive with all file types. In fact, it even spits some out. Make sure you’re not eliminated before you even begin. Let’s say your ...

When writing a resume, there is a lot of pressure on proving you've got the right skills, experience, and qualifications to do the job. Of course, this is important but all too often this means that ...

I’ve always been a big fan of a traditional resume format that begins with name and contact information at the top, followed by education and then relevant work experience. Why? As a hiring manager, ...

The last thing you need when applying for a job is to email a resume that the employer cannot open. A file format is identified by the three-letter extension at the end. Whoever you send a resume to ...