In today’s IT job environment, candidates must capitalize on every possible advantage over the competition. But many job seekers who agonize over the content of their résumés give relatively little ...

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, ...

The resume builder that works well in an ATS-heavy environment is usually the one that avoids complicated design elements and keeps the hierarchy obvious. A resume might be viewed by software first, ...

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The format of your résumé must follow some general guidelines. There are two basic formats: chronological and functional (or skills-based) résumés. As the name denotes, a chronological résumé presents ...

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If you’re aiming to please a hiring manager in your job search (and who isn’t?), then format your resume chronologically. In a recent Accountemps survey, 75% of hiring managers prefer a chronological ...

In 2026, strong student resumes show long-term commitment and real-world skills not just activities and grades. Add these ...