Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. All too often, job seekers will notice a job that they’re fully qualified to do, but their resumes may not reflect this. There ...

If you’re seeking a six-figure career and want to present your skills and experiences in the most compelling way possible, a functional resume may be the perfect format for you. Unlike the traditional ...

Too many people make the mistake of thinking that a resume's purpose is to get them a job. Actually, resumes open and close doors. Their main purpose is to make an employer interested enough to invite ...

If you're like many small-business owners, reviewing resumes is a task you either relish or procrastinate. There is usually no in-between. Either way, as the boss, you probably have final say over ...

It’s 11:06 AM and you’re sitting at your laptop in your kitchen, applying for positions. As a job seeker who is returning to the workforce after a long hiatus spent traveling in Southeast Asia, you’re ...

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 ...

Years ago there was only one resume format. It was chronological. In that format, we list our experiences from the most recent to the most distant in time. Then about thirty years ago a new resume ...

The background section is the “body” of your résumé and should be the longest section. The most important information in the background section is your education and your previous professional (school ...