Wouldn't it be nice to find a sample resume that matches your background, copy it to your word-processing program, make minor changes and be done with the arduous task of creating a dazzling resume?

Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. I reviewed an Engineer’s resume today, and it reminded me how ...

Writing a resume is like exercising: You may not look forward to it, but you feel better once it’s done. And like the results of a good workout, a well-presented resume can help you keep your career ...

I remember when I applied for my first job. It was a pizzeria in my neighborhood and I was so excited for the chance to finally have my own money that I didn’t have to ask my parents for. For the same ...

In a hiring process exhausted by AI, it's time to apply to jobs like it's 1999. Old-school paper resumes and in-person ...

AI helps reduce that by analyzing résumés solely on skills, competencies, experience, and location — not gender, age, or university name. It lets companies define what “great” looks like based on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. Sarah called today because she said her friend's friend in HR ...