Resume Formats – Deciding What One to Use
I am struggling with the design of my résumé. I'm trying to make it look a little different than the standard templates, but I'm scared it won't be...
Create the "look" and increase screening time
I am struggling with the design of my résumé. I'm trying to make it look a little different than the standard templates, but I'm scared it won't be...
How HR managers write their résumés
A really great resume - one that captures attention, gets interviews, and lands jobs faster - has always been all about differentiating that job seeke...
Resume Basics
- What is the Outline of a Basic Resume?
- An outline of a resume should list all of the relevant information. Start your o...
- How to Pick Your Resume Builder
- One new category of software application that has been gaining visibility recent...
- Resume Pitfalls / What Doesn't Work
- Poor quality computer printing or typewriting.
- 10 tips for a Better Resume
- A resume is a marketing tool and should have only enough information to encourag...
Formatting and Content
- Don't Use A Functional Resume
- In your "7 Things To Leave Off a Resume" article, you mentioned picking betwee...
- The Appropriate Length of a Well-Written Resume
- One-page? Two-page? Three-page? Four? What length of resume will get my foot ins...
- Resume Writing Secrets
- As a professional resume writer, I've devised a resume writing system that alwa...
- Tips For Writing The Federal Resume
- For most people in career transition, writing resumes or in search for federal p...
Cover Letters
- Writing a Cover Letter
- A perfect CV and cover letter is what distinguishes a successful job applicant f...
- Do I REALLY Need a Cover Letter?
- A lot of people don't write cover letters, so you'll stand out from the crowd ...
- What Goes in My Cover Letter?
- Cover letters don't necessarily need to be long or complicated.
- Cover Letters? It's All About Manners
- Not receiving an interview despite a killer resume and a unique and powerful car...
Other Resume Topics
- Email Cover Letters: Emailing Your Resume and Cover Letter to Get the Results You Want
- When you submit your resume by email, your email message serves as the cover let...
- 40+ Tips to Improve your Grammar and Punctuation
- Now I am no grammar whiz but I know a good resource when I see it. Purdue Univer...
- Time to update your résumé and (re)launch your search?
- A good time to dust off your résumé and stay abreast of effective job search str...
- Honesty in Your Resume
- Every so often, one can read a news article about a particular person, usually a...
News
Productivity surges, job growth should follow
U.S. business productivity grew at its fastest clip in six years in the third quarter and new claims for jobless aid fell to a 10-month low last week, suggestin... Read More
U.S. layoffs fall in October
The number of mass layoffs reported by U.S. employers fell last month from September, a government report showed on Friday, suggesting job losses were... Read More
Cautious optimism as job losses slow
The pace of job losses slowed in many U.S. states in October, and the unemployment rate slipped in hard-hit Michigan, the Labor Department said on Fri... Read More
Recession shows shortcomings in U.S. economic data
The U.S. government is having a tough time guesstimating how many small businesses failed in this recession, casting doubt on the reliability of vital... Read More
Tips & Advice
8 Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
Do you have any questions for me?Most interviewers will ask this at the end of each interview. The correct answer is always, "Yes." There's nothing more pa... Read More
5 Interview Mistakes to Avoid: Improve Your Chances of Landing the Job
We place too much focus on what to do during a job interview that sometimes we forget about what we shouldn’t do. To ensure your job search ends with... Read More
How to Get Noticed in a Sea of Candidates
Generally, "Be really qualified for the job." Everyone hates that answer, because they want me to give them a trick or a tip or some little thing they... Read More
Want to Change Jobs After the Recession? 12 Proactive Tips
If you are considering making a career change once the economy picks up, be proactive. Don't wait for a "tipping point" incident. Take control now by ... Read More
Resume Center
Entry-level candidates needs professional résumés too
Dear Rebecca: Thank you for submitting your résumé for my "Notes of a Résumé Writer" series; I am pleased to be able to provide some guidance to help you crea... Read More
Resume Writing Guidelines: 4 Simple Resume Writing Guidelines To Follow
Writing a resume is the most important part while approaching for a job in today’s market. A proper format with detailed information of one’s qualifi... Read More
Your Cover Letter is OLD SCHOOL!
Dear J.T. & Dale: I've been having trouble getting interviews, even though I am highly qualified for the positions I'm applying for. I'm attaching my ... Read More
(4 Ways) Take Your Resume From Good to GREAT
What really makes a great resume for today's job market? The use of a branding statement, a tagline or two, relevant keywords/key phrases, and a situa... Read More
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