Wondering how to write your resume to avoid age discrimination? You may be pleasantly surprised by what a difference you can make with some smart formatting and attention to details.

Should you put your legal or preferred name on your resume? Does it matter how you name the file? The choices you make send a message.

If you’re wondering “Is my resume too short?” I’m guessing you’re in one of two situations. Either: (a) Somebody told you a resume has to be a single page, but you have more to say about yourself. Or, (b) It’s less than a page, probably because you’re fairly new to your career. Let’s examine each [continue reading…]

How can you get employers to actually read your resume, not just glance at it? By making it highly readable.

By “readability” I don’t mean making it easier for applicant tracking systems, although that is an important topic. I’m talking about making your resume easier and more enjoyable for a human being to read.