A compelling resume summary is almost indispensable for job seekers aiming for six-figure positions. The resume summary is your first opportunity to grab the attention of hiring managers and show them ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. Many people may be thinking I should update my résumé now.

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 ...

Dear Sam: Should I open my resume with a qualifications summary or an objective statement? Does it depend on the position? I feel a qualifications summary is not specific enough and doesn’t say what ...

Writing great resume headlines and summaries should be simple – and they are. They can also help you land interviews by standing out from the pile. A resume headline, also referred to as a ...

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: 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 ...

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 ...