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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 ...

I’ve been working with a ton of job seekers since early March – the start of the pandemic, through HIRED, our job search accelerator program, and I have to tell you it is so clear to me how difficult ...

When writing a resume, there is a lot of pressure on proving you've got the right skills, experience, and qualifications to do the job. Of course, this is important but all too often this means that ...

In today’s competitive job market, presenting yourself effectively on paper, especially when considering whether to include resume dates, is crucial to catch the attention of a hiring manager. For ...

Dear Sam: I have spoken with supposedly knowledgeable professionals within the spheres of employment and higher education who unequivocally state that only a chronological resume format is appropriate ...

Creating an ideal resume is more than just listing your work history; it's about strategically marketing yourself to potential employers. In a world where first impressions are often made through ...

A resume is a personal document highlighting someone’s qualifications for a job, scholarship, internship, or another opportunity. Resumes are meant to be streamlined and concise, in order to give the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. What is the most frustrating part of job hunting these days?

When I was in the Marine Corps, there was a reservist who had been activated to serve in the sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF) where we worked, and therefore was required to have a ...