No matter what industry you’re targeting, knowing how to make a resume is key to getting the job you want. Recruiters, employers and hiring managers all begin their search to fill a position by ...

Dear Sam: I'm really struggling to see why my resumes aren't effective. I have spent time explaining what I did at each job, highlighting accomplishments, and still I don't get a response. I even ...

Dear Sam: The part of my resume that I'm struggling with the most is my summary statement. Can you share some advice about how to write one effectively? I'm so used to having an objective statement ...

Hiring managers are busy people. A single job posting might attract thousands of resumes. To get noticed, create a career summary (aka career objective) statement. The goal of this section is to ...

Dear Sam: I need to write my first resume at age 42. Fortunately, I have always been recruited to new positions by friends or networking contacts, but now, as a mid-career professional, I am at a loss ...

It’s no secret that job competition is fierce. With more and more people vying for the same jobs, it’s essential to make your CV stand out. That can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. In this ...

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 ...

As a senior professional, your executive summary should capture attention instantly, ideally within a few brief, powerful sentences. This section is not the place to recount your entire career history ...