Effectively Incorporating Dates into Your Resume

Effectively Incorporating Dates into Your Resume

A lot of confusion with resume writing – and especially formatting – centers on dates. How far should you go back? Do you include months and years or just years? Should dates go on the left or right side? What about completion dates for degrees or certifications? The...
Simple or Creative: How Should You Style Your Resume?

Simple or Creative: How Should You Style Your Resume?

A major concern for many job seekers is blending in with the competition. You want to make your resume stand out and catch a hiring manager’s attention, but how can you do this effectively without coming across as gimmicky or unprofessional? The media occasionally...
Finding Focus for Your Resume

Finding Focus for Your Resume

Writing your resume can be a daunting task. You want to make sure you include all of the critical information and accomplishments that will attract a hiring manager’s attention. At the same time, you don’t want it to be too overwhelming or cluttered and risk being...
Making Your Resume More ATS-Friendly

Making Your Resume More ATS-Friendly

When it comes to job hunting, one thing that is hard to avoid is applicant tracking systems or ATS. These are the platforms that are used to sift through dozens – or hundreds or thousands – of resumes and pre-screen applicants to find those who seem to provide the...