I’ve been working with a ton of job seekers since early March – the start of the pandemic, through HIRED, our job search accelerator program, and I have to tell you it is so clear to me how difficult ...

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 ...

Hiring managers may spend less than a minute looking at your resume, so you want to make sure that it’s organized in a way that’s appealing to them. According to a survey from the staffing service ...

Job hopping is a big red flag for recruiters and employers and can possibly hurt your career. If you have a history of several short jobs, though, all is not lost. Here's some advice from resume pros ...

"Your focus should be on matching your skills with the needs of the company..." Employers should be working hard to remove bias in hiring practices; the onus should not land on the candidate to avoid ...

The hiring landscape is shaped by applicant tracking systems (ATS), AI-powered tools, and in-demand skills that are always ...

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 ...

In today’s competitive job market, presenting yourself effectively on paper, especially when considering whether to include resume dates, is crucial to catch the attention of a hiring manager. For ...

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 ...

A well-written resume can be a key to success when looking for a first job or applying for a scholarship or competitive academic program. Even with no "real-world" work experience, you can still make ...

What is the best resume format for a veteran or spouse during military transition? Without a doubt, it is the checklist resume format. A checklist resume is the one that comes in two parts. Part 1 is ...