Christiana Jolaoso-Oloyede writes for media publications, B2B brands and nonprofits. Using her research, analytical and writing skills from her training as a lawyer, she focuses on garnering accurate ...

In a way, your résumé summary is a miniature elevator pitch - an overview of your skills and achievements, designed to attract the attention of a recruiter. Imagine, if you will, that the hiring ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

Include up-to-date, relevant information, experience, skills, and examples in all of your resume sections. Font size: Use ...

One of the most painful parts of applying for jobs is overhauling your resume. Here's how AI can help. Amanda Smith Contributor Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on ...

Dear Sam: At 53 years old, I am writing my first resume. I am telling myself that not needing a resume was good as it meant I was always referred for opportunities through my network, but now I don’t ...

In today’s competitive job market, every detail on your resume matters. One common question among job seekers and career professionals is, “Should I put skills on my resume?“ The answer is a ...

Famed American author William Faulkner once famously wrote “the past is never dead, it’s not even past.” While Mr. Faulkner certainly had more literary, philosophical matters in mind when he wrote ...

For years now, the vast majority of job applications have been scanned, filtered, and assessed by an application tracking system (ATS) before they ever reach a hiring manager’s inbox. This is not ...