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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hiring teams deal with volume. Real volume. One role can pull in 300 resumes before lunch. No recruiter wants to read all of ...

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 ...

The last thing you need when applying for a job is to email a resume that the employer cannot open. A file format is identified by the three-letter extension at the end. Whoever you send a resume to ...

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 ...