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 ...

One of the most important parts of the application process is submitting a quality resume, however, it can be daunting to even know where to begin. While everyone’s resume will be unique and specific ...

Dear Sam: I'm really struggling! I know I have strong qualifications and could sell myself once I was in front of a hiring manager, but I can't seem to get past the screening stage to actually meet ...

The resume: there are so many conflicting recommendations out there. Should you keep it to one page? Do you put a summary up top? Do you include personal interests and volunteer gigs? And how do you ...

How long will recruiters spend on your résumé before deciding to toss it in the recycle bin? Six seconds, says online job search site The Ladders. That’s about 20 to 30 words. Jane Heifetz is the ...