Depending on where you look or who you ask, resume objective statements are either useful to include on your resume or outdated and should be avoided. According to the naysayers, the rare instance ...

A resume objective statement at the top of your resume is an excellent way to showcase your skills and competencies that align with the job requirements. A resume objective can also highlight your ...

Dear Sam: I have a question about a qualifications summary versus an objective statement. I hear experts say both ways are the "best" and don't use the other. Which is correct? Does it depend on the ...

Dear Sam: I'm really struggling to see why my resumes aren't effective. I have spent time explaining what I did at each job, highlighting accomplishments, and still I don't get a response. I even ...

Dear Sam: The part of my resume that I'm struggling with the most is my summary statement. Can you share some advice about how to write one effectively? I'm so used to having an objective statement ...

It takes recruiters an average of "six seconds before they make the initial 'fit or no fit' decision" on candidates based on resumes, according to research conducted by TheLadders. With this kind of ...