All too often, job seekers will notice a job that they’re fully qualified to do, but their resumes may not reflect this. There could be gaps in employment, job titles that don’t match well with a ...

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 ...

Too many people make the mistake of thinking that a resume's purpose is to get them a job. Actually, resumes open and close doors. Their main purpose is to make an employer interested enough to invite ...

No luck on the job front? You might want to rethink your resume format. While traditional resumes are generally a safe route, a functional resume could highlight your strengths more effectively, ...

Deciding on the right resume style for your work experience is often just as frustrating as trying on jeans at your local mall. You take both a size six and a size eight into the fitting room — one is ...

When you pull up a resume template, it’s pretty straightforward: Your past jobs are listed in reverse chronological order near the top, dating back about 10 years or so. But you may need a “functional ...

If you're like many small-business owners, reviewing resumes is a task you either relish or procrastinate. There is usually no in-between. Either way, as the boss, you probably have final say over ...