Category: Optimize Your Resume

Here are 54 best examples of career-specific objectives for resume you can use to stand out to recruiters and land job interviews.

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Condensing your resume to one page forces you to be concise and strategic about the details you include. This sort of thoughtfulness is essential to grabbing a recruiter’s attention. But one page resumes can be limiting, too. So, is a single-page resume right for you? Read on to find out.

A good-looking resume makes a positive first impression. But we understand the stress that comes with making your resume look perfect.  What should a resume look like to get you as close to perfect as possible? Your resume should have relevant information in a readable format.  Keep reading to learn what a resume should look […]

Agonizing over the best font for your resume? It might seem like a tiny detail, but choosing the best font for your resume can be the difference between a resume that’s skimmed versus one that’s read thoroughly. This post will provide examples of each font in action as well as their pros and cons. You’ll […]

If you’re unsure whether to write your resume in past tense or present tense, traditional advice sides with common sense. If you’re describing something in your past, use past tense. Managed, coded, designed, and marketed. If you’re describing something you’re still doing in your current job, use the present tense. Manage, code, design, and market. […]

Although resume headlines comprise only a few words, these one-liners are the first thing recruiters and hiring managers read. They explain at a glance who you are and what you bring to the table.

Time is money, and every employer has a bottom line to watch — which is why they want to hire people with great time management skills (especially high income skills). These skills are always in high demand because they’re essential for keeping workflows moving smoothly and efficiently. Recruiters want people with specific areas of expertise. In this […]

Resume margins seem like a minor detail, but they play an important role in the overall effectiveness of your resume.  Why? Because margins frame your resume with necessary white space. This not only enhances readability but also gives your resume a professional look. If margins are too narrow, your resume can look overcrowded. If they’re […]

The US federal government employs over 2 million people, not even counting military service branches. Federal jobs are highly contested thanks to great benefits, role longevity, and social importance. While USAJobs, the prime job board for federal jobs, is a great place to find opportunities, applying for federal jobs and writing a federal resume can […]

While objective statements are ideal for some job seekers, resume summaries work better for others. Each type of introductory statement highlights a different set of goals and serves a different purpose. And, for many job seekers, neither resume introduction statement will be the right fit. What is a resume objective statement? If you’ve been at […]

Dates are essential for your resume. They help hiring managers and recruiters form a clear picture of your career trajectory. Hiring managers depend on dates to provide a timeline of your career, education, and skill advancement. Properly formatting the dates on your resume for consistency and readability can keep your resume from falling through the […]

Jobs are hiring based less on university degrees and more on in-demand skills. If you fail to mention those skills on your resume, the applicant tracking system (ATS) can filter out your resume.  So you need to develop strong marketable skills. But what kinds of skills should you improve and feature on your resume? One […]

Highlighting skills on your resume is critical to illustrate your abilities to do the job well. But your proficiency level is just as important.  How do you determine your skill levels and list them clearly on your resume? In this article, you’ll discover: With this information, you can illustrate why you’re a strong candidate, and […]

It’s OK to use color on your resume, but you have to make sure you’re doing it right.

What is an area of expertise? It’s a set of skills or a high level of knowledge in a particular field. Areas of expertise include: Whatever your area of expertise is, you should always try to highlight it on your resume. This not only shows employers what you are good at, but it also helps you […]

Your resume file name is the first thing recruiters notice when receiving your resume. Make sure your resume is named appropriately for the job you’re applying for.

There are several reasons why a picture on your resume could hurt your candidacy and, in most cases, there are no real benefits of including one.

As you climb the corporate ladder into senior management and the executive ranks, the hard skills on your resume (like your ability to design, sell, or use Microsoft Excel) lose some of their importance. A greater emphasis is placed on executive soft skills. These abstract instincts and abilities have been developed over the course of a career […]