Your resume is a summary of your past career. And your resume summary statement is a summary of that summary. Are you confused? I certainly am. But that’s okay. We live in confusing times. A resume ...

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 ...

A compelling resume summary is almost indispensable for job seekers aiming for six-figure positions. The resume summary is your first opportunity to grab the attention of hiring managers and show them ...

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: Should I open my resume with a qualifications summary or an objective statement? Does it depend on the position? I feel a qualifications summary is not specific enough and doesn’t say what ...

Do you have a resume or a CV? And what’s the difference, if any? Many use the terms interchangeably. However, there are fundamental differences between the two. So, what is the difference, and when is ...

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: 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 ...