Is the paper resume dead? This is the current debate going on in career and strategy circles. Career expert Richard Bolles says in his book "What Color Is Your Parachute" that the traditional format ...

Even in today’s digital-first world, having a physical copy of your resume can leave a lasting impression on potential employers. Whether you’re attending an in-person interview, career fair, or ...

Is the paper resume outdated? Despite the stress of dealing with thousands of stacks of resumes and the time it takes to go through all of them, no one has figured out an innovative replacement or ...

The paper resume still has some life left, but you want to have an online presence as well. We're in a transition period where many companies still like to have your qualifications outlined on a ...

A physical resume should be easy to read and, except in very rare cases, kept to one page. "It has to be nicely formatted, with white space and readable type," says Hansen. An e-mailed resume, however ...

With desktop publishing available practically everywhere, the days of the boring black and white resumes are over. Even if you aren’t a Microsoft Word expert, you can extend your brand on paper and ...

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 ...

Maybe you’re managing a team while being a caregiver, or breaking sales records while working remotely as a single parent. Each challenge carves a mark on your journey to growth, purpose, and legacy, ...

Editor’s note: Chris Rickborn is the COO and co-founder of Unrabble, a hiring software solution for small- to medium-sized businesses, especially startups. You can follow Unrabble at @unrabble. I was ...

The purpose of the resume is to convince employers of what you have to offer, and how your skills match the skills he/she is seeking for the opening. Your resume should include five basic blocks of ...

I have heard that my resume can't be more than one page long. I can't figure out how to get all my work experience on one page. Can't my resume be two pages long? If not, why not? Thanks for your help ...

Assuming that either I have given the coverletter to the recruiter already or I havent given the coverletter to the recruiter already. it can never hurt to have a few spare copies of your resume. may ...