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.

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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.

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

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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.

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