A compelling resume summary is almost indispensable for job seekers aiming for six-figure positions. The resume summary is your first opportunity to grab the attention of hiring managers and show them ...

Writing great resume headlines and summaries should be simple – and they are. They can also help you land interviews by standing out from the pile. A resume headline, also referred to as a ...

The navel gazing that’s typical in an outdated “objective statement” style resume header isn’t going to help you get ahead in today’s increasingly competitive job market. Instead, you should use the ...

The resume: there are so many conflicting recommendations out there. Should you keep it to one page? Do you put a summary up top? Do you include personal interests and volunteer gigs? And how do you ...

Dear Sam: The part of my resume that I'm struggling with the most is my summary statement. Can you share some advice about how to write one effectively? I'm so used to having an objective statement ...

Dear Sam: I need to write my first resume at age 42. Fortunately, I have always been recruited to new positions by friends or networking contacts, but now, as a mid-career professional, I am at a loss ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. Many people may be thinking I should update my résumé now.

How long will recruiters spend on your résumé before deciding to toss it in the recycle bin? Six seconds, says online job search site The Ladders. That’s about 20 to 30 words. Jane Heifetz is the ...