In today’s IT job environment, candidates must capitalize on every possible advantage over the competition. But many job seekers who agonize over the content of their résumés give relatively little ...

I’ve always been a big fan of a traditional resume format that begins with name and contact information at the top, followed by education and then relevant work experience. Why? As a hiring manager, ...

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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 one ...

The format of your résumé must follow some general guidelines. There are two basic formats: chronological and functional (or skills-based) résumés. As the name denotes, a chronological résumé presents ...

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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 ...

The last thing you need when applying for a job is to email a resume that the employer cannot open. A file format is identified by the three-letter extension at the end. Whoever you send a resume to ...