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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pinpoint your most relevant skills and experience to build a strong resume summary that introduces you as a prime candidate with executive appeal. Sean Burns’ resume didn’t feature any glaring flaws, ...

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 ...