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Most job seekers send their resume to Human Resources. That’s a good start, but they’re likely to receive a couple of hundred resumes. I’m going to tell you how to get your resume in front of the hiring manager – your potential boss, the person who will be deciding who gets hired. You’ll have much [continue reading…]
You’ve bought a professionally written resume, you’ve read it, and it looks good. You’re ready to send it out, right? Not quite yet, if you really want the job.
[continue reading...]Should you put interests on a resume? If done right, it can add a human touch that makes your resume more memorable. On the other hand, I’ve seen many self-written resumes with an Interests section that looks fluffy or inappropriate. Putting interests on a resume should be done strategically, if at all.
[continue reading...]When it comes to resumes, many job seekers hang onto outdated ideas and practices, such as including a street address, featuring an “Objective,” or assuming the document should be only one page. In this post I’ll address the question, “How long should a resume be in 2025?”
[continue reading...]How far back should your resume go? A resume with far more years of experience than needed can invite age discrimination or make a job seeker look overqualified.
Simplistic, one-size-fits-all answers like “go back 5 years” or “10 years” aren’t helpful, because your resume and job search aren’t like anyone else’s.
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