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.

In this post you’ll learn what to put in your LinkedIn headline when unemployed, and more. I think the answers will surprise you.

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.