If you’re seeking a six-figure career and want to present your skills and experiences in the most compelling way possible, a functional resume may be the perfect format for you. Unlike the traditional ...

Years ago there was only one resume format. It was chronological. In that format, we list our experiences from the most recent to the most distant in time. Then about thirty years ago a new resume ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. All too often, job seekers will notice a job that they’re fully qualified to do, but their resumes may not reflect this. There ...

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 ...

Too many people make the mistake of thinking that a resume's purpose is to get them a job. Actually, resumes open and close doors. Their main purpose is to make an employer interested enough to invite ...

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DEAR JOYCE: I want to find a new job in a different career field than the one I’ve worked in for l6 years. So far I’ve had no luck! I use a regular format (chronological placement of information) but ...

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 ...

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 ...

Too many people make the mistake of thinking that a resume’s purpose is to get them a job. Actually, resumes open and close doors. Their main purpose is to make an employer interested enough to invite ...