Securing a senior-level position can be a challenging endeavour, especially in today’s competitive job market. With countless CVs competing for attention, understanding what makes a candidate stand ...

For anyone navigating crowded applicant pools, understanding why these tools matter helps explain how resumes actually get read today.

Given that it’s your first chance to make a concrete impression with a potential employer, it’s crucial that your resume is designed and formatted to highlight your skills and qualifications. From ...

When it comes to resume revision, most people focus on substance. Certainly the content is more important than how it looks, right? Well, not always. These days, it's easy to discount design and ...

Here at TheLadders, we look at a lot of resumes and talk to a lot of people on both sides of the desk: the job seekers who are sending them out as well as the recruiters and HR pros on the receiving ...

Welcome to the second of two articles on creating a powerful CV (curriculum vitae). Last week’s column described how CVs are used and provided a basic outline of categories to include. Now we’ll focus ...

Not all résumés are created equal – and they shouldn't be. There are different formats out there that are accepted by recruiters. Consider your professional history carefully before deciding which one ...

If you’re aiming to please a hiring manager in your job search (and who isn’t?), then format your resume chronologically. In a recent Accountemps survey, 75% of hiring managers prefer a chronological ...