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 ...

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So if you can’t beat ‘em, how do you join them and use AI to write résumés that stand out in a sea of applications? Résumé writing experts say it’s important to avoid common pitfalls and know when a ...

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 ...

Have you been applying to hundreds of jobs, yet remained uninvited for an interview? You have a unique collection of educational, professional and life experiences. Isn’t that enough material for a ...

Recruiters don't spend much time on your resume — three to five seconds total, according to former Disney recruiter Simon Taylor. "Most recruiters have a scarcity of time," he says. They have dozens ...

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