A well-crafted resume can make your job application shine. And no resume is complete without a summary statement. A summary statement is like a movie trailer; it quickly captures an audience’s ...

How do you describe years of work history in three to four sentences in your resume and LinkedIn profile? It is a daunting task that many professionals dread -- with good reason. It is a challenge to ...

The navel gazing that’s typical in an outdated “objective statement” style resume header isn’t going to help you get ahead in today’s increasingly competitive job market. Instead, you should use the ...

Writing great resume headlines and summaries should be simple – and they are. They can also help you land interviews by standing out from the pile. A resume headline, also referred to as a ...

It’s been well established that the good ol’ objective statement has gone out of fashion in the world of resumes. But what’s all this about its replacement—the summary statement? Depending on who you ...

A compelling resume summary is almost indispensable for job seekers aiming for six-figure positions. The resume summary is your first opportunity to grab the attention of hiring managers and show them ...

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: Should I open my resume with a qualifications summary or an objective statement? Does it depend on the position? I feel a qualifications summary is not specific enough and doesn’t say what ...

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'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 ...