The hardest part of writing an effective resume is figuring out the content -- how to talk about your achievements in ways that tie to what an employer is looking for. But people also do an awful lot ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: I have spent the past nine years supporting and training transitioning service members. I have a question regarding when or if a hybrid resume format is appropriate versus the more common ...

Dear Sam: I have spoken with supposedly knowledgeable professionals within the spheres of employment and higher education who unequivocally state that only a chronological resume format is appropriate ...

Deciding what type of file format to submit your resume in is a decision usually made at the last minute — or not at all. But recruiters agree it's more important than job seekers think. Submitting ...

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 ...