Christiana Jolaoso-Oloyede writes for media publications, B2B brands and nonprofits. Using her research, analytical and writing skills from her training as a lawyer, she focuses on garnering accurate ...

Whether you’re just entering the workforce or need a resume refresh, you’re probably considering using Microsoft Word for the task. We’ll walk you through options for making a resume in Word, from ...

The hardest part of writing an effective resume is figuring out the content -- how to talk about your achievements in ways that tie to what an employer is looking for. But people also do an awful lot ...

You could streamline one of the most painful parts of applying for a new job by using AI for some help. Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human ...

As a self-employed worker, you have developed skills and a business savvy that many salaried workers do not possess. The key to creating a resume if you are self-employed is to call attention to your ...

When you apply for a job, your goal is to get a recruiter or hiring manager to give your resume a second look and land an interview. If you have any hopes of making that happen, you should have a ...

In today’s competitive job market, presenting yourself effectively on paper, especially when considering whether to include resume dates, is crucial to catch the attention of a hiring manager. For ...

Years ago there was only one resume format. It was chronological. In that format, we list our experiences from the most recent to the most distant in time. Then about thirty years ago a new resume ...

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 ...

Applying for your dream job can be stressful. And while candidates have the advantage in today’s competitive job market, it’s still hard to land coveted positions. So how do you make your resume stand ...