Resume objective statements have never made the most sense to me. The objective of a resume is obvious—it’s to get a job. Trust me, I’m not writing one for fun. It’s not a Bluesky skeet or anything ...

Depending on where you look or who you ask, resume objective statements are either useful to include on your resume or outdated and should be avoided. According to the naysayers, the rare instance ...

Resumes aren’t always fun to write (in fact, I’m pretty sure they never are) but they are a must-do for our careers, and a resume objective statement can help you minimize the number of resumes you ...

A well-crafted resume can be your ticket to landing an interview and job offer. But to make a good impression, your resume must go beyond simply listing your education and work experience. "You have ...

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 have a question about a qualifications summary versus an objective statement. I hear experts say both ways are the "best" and don't use the other. Which is correct? Does it depend on the ...

There’s no overstating the importance of your resume. In this highly competitive labor market, companies might receive hundreds (if not thousands) of applications for a position — however, a ...

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 ...