Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The hardest part of writing an effective resume is figuring out the content -- how to talk about your achievements in ways that ...

Landing a six-figure salary requires more than just skills and experience; it requires a resume that showcases your achievements and makes an unforgettable first impression. A well-crafted resume can ...

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 ...

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 ...

Résumés include your contact details, information about your work and education experience, as well as skills you have developed. Many people choose a chronological format when making a résumé. But if ...

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 ...

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 ...