Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

Is the paper resume dead? This is the current debate going on in career and strategy circles. Career expert Richard Bolles says in his book "What Color Is Your Parachute" that the traditional format ...

Even in today’s digital-first world, having a physical copy of your resume can leave a lasting impression on potential employers. Whether you’re attending an in-person interview, career fair, or ...

With desktop publishing available practically everywhere, the days of the boring black and white resumes are over. Even if you aren’t a Microsoft Word expert, you can extend your brand on paper and ...

The paper resume still has some life left, but you want to have an online presence as well. We're in a transition period where many companies still like to have your qualifications outlined on a ...

Can a two-page resume increase your odds of getting hired? Compared with single-page resumes, two-page resumes increase the amount of time recruiters spend reviewing the applicant, and can ultimately ...

The purpose of the resume is to convince employers of what you have to offer, and how your skills match the skills he/she is seeking for the opening. Your resume should include five basic blocks of ...

For decades, the resume has been the default currency of careers. A neatly formatted sheet of paper—sometimes stretched to two—was meant to capture the sum total of a person’s professional life. But ...

In the eyes of the Submittable Resume Manager team, the days of the paper resume are numbered. It's nothing against paper or resumes, it's just that at Submittable, they believe they've found a whole ...