The hardest part of writing an effective resume is figuring out the content -- how to talk about your achievements in ways that tie to what an employer is looking for. But people also do an awful lot ...

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 ...

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 one ...

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 ...

If you’re aiming to please a hiring manager in your job search (and who isn’t?), then format your resume chronologically. In a recent Accountemps survey, 75% of hiring managers prefer a chronological ...

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 ...

Dear Sam: I have spoken with supposedly knowledgeable professionals within the spheres of employment and higher education who unequivocally state that only a chronological resume format is appropriate ...

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 ...