There are differences between a resume format and a resume template. Below is a brief description of four formats that job seekers commonly use. Chronological Resume Format A chronological resume in which the information is organized dates back to the most recent position, lasting 10-15 years. This stresses the positions you held and the companies [...]
Are you a job seeker wondering how long a resume should be? When developing a resume, people seem to get overly concerned and stuck on this question. Let’s shed a little light on this topic and clear up some confusion. The One-Page Myth Have you heard along the way, your resume needs to be no longer [...]
1. Make Your Resume Stand Out Do not use the regular old MS Word resume template! Many people get caught in this trap. Yes, it may contain a good basic outline to start with, but you will not stand out from the crowd. There’s nothing wrong with using a format/template, but find an uncommon (yet [...]
One of the most asked questions about resume writing is how long a resume should be. The answer varies, so do not get too caught up in the length of your resume. The One-Page Myth You may have heard somewhere that your resume needs to be one page. This is not necessarily true. Your resume [...]
