Dynamic communications skills are one of the keys to career and life success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success and 42 Rules to Jumpstart Your Professional Success. If you want to become a ...

For job seekers, “a resume is a marketing document” whose primary purpose is to land an interview — a “first impression of you that many employers or recruiters are going to see,” says Amanda ...

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 ...

_A resume is one of the most important job-search tools you can have, helping you get your name and experience in front of people who make the decision to hire you. A bad resume can slam the door in ...

When looking for new permanent job or contracting assignment, having a great resume has always been important. Given our current extremely competitive times, a high quality resume has moved from being ...

Sell your hard skills effectively with these resume writing tips. How much time does a recruiter spend reviewing a potential hire? 60 seconds? 30 seconds? 10 seconds? Unfortunately, the overwhelming ...

A résumé isn’t just a list of every job you’ve ever had. It should demonstrate your accomplishments. Mirror language used in the job posting so your résumé isn’t discarded by an applicant tracking ...

Dear Sam: I need to write my first resume at age 42. Fortunately, I have always been recruited to new positions by friends or networking contacts, but now, as a mid-career professional, I am at a loss ...

Thinking about finding yourself a new 9-5? It can be hard to figure out what exactly you can do to make your résumé stand out in a crowd of other, similarly polished, one-page masterpieces. Even after ...

Think you're following the best resume writing tips for 2020? You may be missing the mark if you're not hearing back from companies that should have been a perfect fit. In this article, I'll use my ...

Are you looking to take your job hunt to the next level this year? If so, then every aspect of your game needs to be razor sharp — especially your resume. Why is this so important? Along with your ...

Robots often scan the documents for keywords, and most hiring managers spend mere seconds reading each resume. Here's how to pass both tests. PEOPLE’s Real Tips for Real Life presents practical ...