Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

Even in today’s digital-first world, having a physical copy of your resume can leave a lasting impression on potential employers. Whether you’re attending an in-person interview, career fair, or ...

Is the paper resume dead? This is the current debate going on in career and strategy circles. Career expert Richard Bolles says in his book "What Color Is Your Parachute" that the traditional format ...

The paper resume still has some life left, but you want to have an online presence as well. We're in a transition period where many companies still like to have your qualifications outlined on a ...

The purpose of the resume is to convince employers of what you have to offer, and how your skills match the skills he/she is seeking for the opening. Your resume should include five basic blocks of ...

For decades, the resume has been the default currency of careers. A neatly formatted sheet of paper—sometimes stretched to two—was meant to capture the sum total of a person’s professional life. But ...

With desktop publishing available practically everywhere, the days of the boring black and white resumes are over. Even if you aren’t a Microsoft Word expert, you can extend your brand on paper and ...