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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s easy to dust off your old resume and update it with your most recent role and new skills. The problem is, when you’re a senior professional or you have lots of experience behind you, it’s not ...

The first step to creating a high-impact resume is determining what you're trying to accomplish. With a clearly defined career objective, you can write a resume that conveys the experience, skills and ...