The navel gazing that’s typical in an outdated “objective statement” style resume header isn’t going to help you get ahead in today’s increasingly competitive job market. Instead, you should use the ...

There’s an old adage for writers pitching a movie in Hollywood: If the premise can’t fit on the back of a business card, it’s dead in the water. That’s maxim holds true for your resume, as well.

It’s been well established that the good ol’ objective statement has gone out of fashion in the world of resumes. But what’s all this about its replacement—the summary statement? Depending on who you ...

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 ...

A resume title is a concise summary of your qualifications, crucial for capturing hiring managers’ attention and passing ATS screening. Effective resume titles should be relevant, concise (ideally ...

Creating an ideal resume is more than just listing your work history; it's about strategically marketing yourself to potential employers. In a world where first impressions are often made through ...

In High Score Resume Format, I explained the power of using your resume to trumpet the “high scores” you’ve achieved throughout your career. The High Score Resume showcases, with specificity and ...

The average recruiter spends just six seconds deciding whether to read your résumé or pass on it. How can you hook someone to keep reading in that short a time? Start with a brief but memorable ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

Answer by Pamela Weinberg, Career Coach and Personal Branding Strategist, on Quora: This is a great question, and very timely as I have been interviewing resume writers to add to my career coaching ...