No luck on the job front? You might want to rethink your resume format. While traditional resumes are generally a safe route, a functional resume could highlight your strengths more effectively, ...

You may think that adding graphics or other infographic elements will make your resume stand out. But before your resume makes it to a recruiter, it will most likely have to pass through a computer ...

DEAR JOYCE: I have a bachelor’s degree in business management and work as the office manager for a nonprofit organization in the northeast. Age 43, I would like to make a career change to human ...

As any job hunter knows all too well, there’s a lot of competition out there. In today’s job market, employers are inundated with dozens—even hundreds—of resumes for almost any position they post. And ...

Dear Sam: Due to downsizing, I have recently found myself back in the market searching for a job. I have not had issues getting my resume noticed in the past. I have more than seven years of ...

There is a lot of advice on how to look for a job. Sometimes it is contradictory. Much of the advice is from a human resource manager’s or recruiter’s perspective and is aimed at making their jobs ...

A well-designed resume should be a clear and concise summary of your experiences, skills, achievements and qualifications. Your resume will serve the following purposes: An effective resume, above all ...