Hiring managers are busy people. A single job posting might attract thousands of resumes. To get noticed, create a career summary (aka career objective) statement. The goal of this section is to ...

As promised last time, we will continue with our response to your query regarding suggestions for writing effective career objectives or summary statements this week. We highly recommend the inclusion ...

I know that seems like a lot, and that’s why it’s so important you get it right. The Executive Summary is often the make-or-break section of your business plan. A great business solves customer ...

Dear Sam: I'm really struggling to see why my resumes aren't effective. I have spent time explaining what I did at each job, highlighting accomplishments, and still I don't get a response. I even ...

The navel gazing that’s typical in an outdated “objective statement” style resume header isn’t going to help you get ahead in today’s increasingly competitive job market. Instead, you should use the ...

Dear Sam: The part of my resume that I'm struggling with the most is my summary statement. Can you share some advice about how to write one effectively? I'm so used to having an objective statement ...

Being project manager in any company doesn't mean you stop aspiring to do better. Even when happy in your job, when it comes time for performance reviews, you'll need to know what to write as your ...

Dear Sam: I'm really struggling to see why my resumes aren't effective. I have spent time explaining what I did at each job, highlighting accomplishments, and still I don't get a response. I even ...