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 ...

If you’re seeking a six-figure career and want to present your skills and experiences in the most compelling way possible, a functional resume may be the perfect format for you. Unlike the traditional ...

DEAR JOYCE: I have a bachelor’s degree in business management and work as the office manager for a nonprofit organization in the northeast. Age 43, I would like to make a career change to human ...

It’s 11:06 AM and you’re sitting at your laptop in your kitchen, applying for positions. As a job seeker who is returning to the workforce after a long hiatus spent traveling in Southeast Asia, you’re ...

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 ...

Dear Sam: Can you break down the different resume formatting options? I've been using the standard timeline format since graduating college 11 years ago, but I'm wondering if a different format would ...

Dear Sam: I have attached my resume and hope you can explain why I am struggling to secure an interview. I originally had a chronological resume, but a career counselor at my college advised me to try ...

Dear Sam: Due to downsizing, I have recently found myself back in the market searching for a job. I have not had issues getting my resume noticed in the past. I have more than seven years of ...

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 ...