We were presenting a job-search workshop and the topic was branding. "You can brand yourself in the Summary at the top of your Human-Voiced Resume," I said. A fellow had a question. "I'm putting a ...

How do you describe years of work history in three to four sentences in your resume and LinkedIn profile? It is a daunting task that many professionals dread -- with good reason. It is a challenge to ...

A compelling resume summary is almost indispensable for job seekers aiming for six-figure positions. The resume summary is your first opportunity to grab the attention of hiring managers and show them ...

The format of your résumé must follow some general guidelines. There are two basic formats: chronological and functional (or skills-based) résumés. As the name denotes, a chronological résumé presents ...

Writing great resume headlines and summaries should be simple – and they are. They can also help you land interviews by standing out from the pile. A resume headline, also referred to as a ...

Overview Short, clear resume headlines grab a recruiter's attention in just a few seconds.Highlighting specific skills and achievements makes a resume stand out ...

Recruiters don’t tend to spend much time looking at resumes, so getting to the point as quickly as possible is a must. Over at Harvard Business Review, they created a checklist to make your resume’s ...

Dear Sam: Should I open my resume with a qualifications summary or an objective statement? Does it depend on the position? I feel a qualifications summary is not specific enough and doesn’t say what ...

Dear Sam: I'm really struggling to see why my resumes aren't effective. I have spent time explaining what I did at each job, highlighting accomplishments, and still I don't get a response. I even ...

I'm updating my resume, and while I'm comfortable with my overall format and content, I'm having trouble with my "Summary" section. <BR><BR>In my business, I've found that an objective statement is ...