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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Recently, someone showed me a resume and asked for a critique. The resume had absolutely no chronology; no company names, position titles, or dates of employment. It simply grouped work experience ...

You may have grappled with whether to set up a chronological or functional resume. A chronological resume focuses on work experience, providing a reverse-chronological employment history and ample ...

Q: Is a functional resume better than a chronological one when you have been in one industry for a long period of time? Any advice on how to make a mid-life career change? A: A functional resume is ...

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Dear Sam: Since graduating from college, I have yet to find a steady job. I have held many different types of position, and I am afraid not to include all of them on my resume in case one should ...