In today’s IT job environment, candidates must capitalize on every possible advantage over the competition. But many job seekers who agonize over the content of their résumés give relatively little ...

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, ...

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 ...

MBA Engineer, Career Coach, Speaker, #1 Best-Selling Author, 3x Gold Medalist & World-Class Athlete. Connect w/ Wasim the Dream. When it comes to job-hunting, having a good résumé gives you an ...

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 ...

Dear Sam: I have read several of your columns and was intrigued with your ability to improve a resume. I was recently informed that, after 12 years with my current company, my position would be ...

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 ...

And how to make your CV hit the mark. Do you know that the longer a decision-maker views your résumé, the more likely it is ...

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 ...