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Where should the Education section go on your resume? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer is still: it depends. There isn’t one correct resume format for every job seeker. Where you place your education should depend on your career stage, the position you’re pursuing, and which qualifications are most important to the […]

You submitted your resume, caught an employer’s attention, and now you’ve been invited to a phone interview. That’s great news; however, don’t make the mistake of thinking the call is simply a formality. Phone interviews and recruiter screens are often an important first step in today’s hiring process. Employers may use them to confirm your […]

If it’s been 10, 15, or even 20 years since you last updated your resume, the education section can raise some surprisingly tricky questions. Should you include your graduation year? Does your GPA still matter? What about certifications, professional development, or a degree you started but never completed? The good news is that your education […]

If you’ve recently refreshed your resume, you probably included the basics: a professional summary, a list of skills, work history, and education. But in today’s competitive job market—especially for experienced professionals—sometimes the extras are what truly make an impact. Adding a few thoughtful sections can help you stand out as a well-rounded, growth-oriented candidate. Here are five […]

If you’re updating your resume after a few years—or a few decades—it’s worth paying close attention to how you list dates. What used to be standard practice (like showing every month and year, or graduation dates) can now unintentionally draw attention to age or employment gaps. The good news? You can present your experience with […]

In today’s fast-moving job market, it’s not unusual to see resumes filled with multiple short-term roles. But what if you’re the opposite? Maybe you’ve been with the same company for 15, 20, or even 30 years—and now you’re wondering how to make that tenure shine instead of feeling outdated. Will hiring managers assume your skills […]

Gaps on a resume don’t have to be the end of your job search these days. In fact, they are more common than ever. Career paths are rarely perfectly straight lines. You might have taken time away from work to relocate, care for a loved one, recover from burnout, raise a family, go back to […]

If you have decided to rewrite your resume, you are probably gathering information, getting organized, and trying to find that old resume file. And, as you stare at the piles of paper, different files, and past job reviews, you are now trying to decide which information to include and not include while also ensuring it’s […]

Most people who are creating a new resume know that they need to include a summary at the top of the document, a skills section, professional history, and educational background. However, beyond these ‘typical’ sections, there are also extra things can pack a ‘punch’ with your new resume. #1 – Freelance or Contract Projects Many […]

As someone who has written resumes for clients since 2008, I like to think that I have seen it all. From someone putting their marriage status and number of kids on a resume to listing your graduation date of 1975, there are some things that USED to be acceptable on a resume that no longer […]