Writing, editing, or updating your own résumé can be one of the biggest headaches for many job seekers. While we can’t tell you exactly what the hiring manager for your dream job wants to see in your résumé, we can offer a few tips that may make your work a little easier: Know your goal and state...

Your cover letter is an essential piece of a job application. Your résumé is still important, of course, but it is a specialized document that primarily conveys short facts. A cover letter adds personalization and gives you the chance to showcase so much more: Highlight the most relevant pieces of...

Writing a résumé can be challenging, to say the least. You’re creating a hard copy of your experience and attributes that will “sell” you to the hiring manager, and yet you have to be careful not to include overly personal information. This includes your marital status, physical characteristics,...

In the current economic climate, for every employment ad on a website or in a newspaper, there can be hundreds or thousands of qualified responses. Don’t let this discourage you from following up on suitable opportunities. By following a few guidelines, you can make a positive impression and compete...

In the movie Legally Blonde, law student Elle Woods (played by Reese Witherspoon) hands a copy of her résumé to her teacher and prospective employer who, then, points out that the document is pink. Elle remarks that the document is also scented, noting, “I think it gives it a little something extra.” Color...