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...

So, you’ve prepared your résumé and you’re ready to send your application off to the employer. It’s a job you really want, and you want to make sure that the hiring manager pays attention to your résumé. In a competitive job environment, however, this may feel harder than ever. Regardless of...

You’ve been searching some online job boards, and you have found the perfect position. You are getting ready to send out a résumé. Wait just a second before you push that “Send” button! Since your résumé is a marketing document, you should tailor it to each position. That may sound intimidating,...

So you took some time to raise your children at home. Whether that meant taking a few months off with a new baby, or sending the last of your children to college, you are not alone. The U.S. Census Bureau found that there were about 5.6 million stay-at-home mothers in 2007, which represented almost 24%...

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… To help you get started...