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 ...

Man writing resume and in home office with laptop. You find a job you like. You decide to create or update your resume and hit "apply." Weeks or months pass, and you hear nothing back from the ...

The software that HR departments use to process your resume does not jive with all file types. In fact, it even spits some out. Make sure you’re not eliminated before you even begin. Let’s say your ...

I’ve always been a big fan of a traditional resume format that begins with name and contact information at the top, followed by education and then relevant work experience. Why? As a hiring manager, ...

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 ...

What is the best resume format for a veteran or spouse during military transition? Without a doubt, it is the checklist resume format. A checklist resume is the one that comes in two parts. Part 1 is ...

Résumés include your contact details, information about your work and education experience, as well as skills you have developed. Many people choose a chronological format when making a résumé. But if ...

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 ...