People often wonder if they should use a topical rather than a chronological résumé and ask if I can prepare a topical or (functional) résumé for them. But is that the best strategy? Of course, having written thousands of résumés, I can do so. But before I do, I like to share a few insights […]
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What Makes a Résumé Successful?
There are many diverse ideas about what makes a résumé successful. People can be very dogmatic about what to do—and what not to do—when preparing a résumé. There are also many different résumé styles, including chronological and functional approaches. Ultimately, however, the final judge of what makes a résumé successful lies in the perception of […]
Should Résumés Have an Objective?
Years ago, résumé writers routinely crafted objective statements intended to define what a candidate was seeking. Today, the traditional generic objective has largely given way to a professional profile or qualifications summary that tells the employer who you are, what you have accomplished, and what value you bring to the marketplace. But career direction is […]
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