Tag Archives: Resumes

What Kind of Resume?

Q: “I’ve worked for several companies over the last few years. I’m not a job hopper but I am concerned that I’ll be seen that way. I’ve been told that to present myself in the best possible light I should use a functional resume and not a chronological one. Do you agree?” A: A functional resume groups your abilities into skill clusters. A (reverse) chronological resume lists each of your positions and companies, beginning with Continue reading →

Three Rules for Resume Writing

What are three rules that every good resume writer should follow? On average, a company representative takes about twenty seconds to review your resume. Therefore, keep it brief and on point, saying as much as you can in as few words as possible. Outline the essentials without elaboration.  Be succinct! Start with your current position and go back in time. If you did it more than 15 years ago, summarize it. Include three accomplishments for Continue reading →