The Summary of Qualifications section on your resume contains three to five brief statements that say why you're the best prospect for the job you want (your job objective). What Goes in Your Summary ...

It’s been well established that the good ol’ objective statement has gone out of fashion in the world of resumes. But what’s all this about its replacement—the summary statement? Depending on who you ...

Applying for a job can be an arduous process. You must cater your resume and cover letter to each potential position to describe your capabilities in the way that will best match the job on offer.

Any expert in the hiring industry will agree that objective statements are archaic and fall short in today’s employer-centric process. An objective statement simply states what you want out of 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 ...

Dear Sam: I have a question about a qualifications summary versus an objective statement. I hear experts say both ways are the "best" and don't use the other. Which is correct? Does it depend on the ...

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 ...