Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The hardest part of writing an effective resume is figuring out the content -- how to talk about your achievements in ways that ...

Dear Sam: Can you break down the different resume formatting options? I've been using the standard timeline format since graduating college 11 years ago, but I'm wondering if a different format would ...

What is the best resume format for a veteran or spouse during military transition? Without a doubt, it is the checklist resume format. A checklist resume is the one that comes in two parts. Part 1 is ...

When writing a resume, there is a lot of pressure on proving you've got the right skills, experience, and qualifications to do the job. Of course, this is important but all too often this means that ...

I’ve always been a big fan of a traditional resume format that begins with name and contact information at the top, followed by education and then relevant work experience. Why? As a hiring manager, ...

Not all résumés are created equal -- and they shouldn't be. There are different formats out there that are accepted by recruiters. Consider your professional history carefully before deciding which ...