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 ...

Dear Sam: Since graduating from college, I have yet to find a steady job; thus, I have held different types of jobs. I am afraid not to include all of them on my resume just in case one should ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...