Dear Sam: I have a question about a qualifications summary versus an objective statement. I hear experts say both ways are the "best" and don't use the other. Which is correct? Does it depend on the ...

Your resume is your marketing document for getting a new job, so every little detail counts, and the more focused it is, the better. Fortune Magazine advises job seekers to use the "executive summary" ...

Dear Sam: I'm really struggling to see why my resumes aren't effective. I have spent time explaining what I did at each job, highlighting accomplishments, and still I don't get a response. I even ...

The first step to creating a high-impact resume is determining what you're trying to accomplish. With a clearly defined career objective, you can write a resume that conveys the experience, skills and ...

The "career objective" line atop your résumé is looking quaint these days. Many résumés now start off with a qualifications statement or career summary -- a short wrap-up of the applicant's strengths.