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Use up-to-date content development and formatting practices to ensure your resume’s structure and presentation aren’t working against you.

Abbreviations, ampersands and more: Quick answers to common resume questions Updated Feb 05, 2021; Dear Sam: I am getting conflicting advice on writing a professional resume, which leads me to write to you. Can I use ampersands to save room? Can I abbreviate words to free up space? Must I spell out numbers? You also mentioned not putting your career objective on the resume; I heard differently. You mentioned leaving your address off the resume; I heard differently, and why is that? Can I use bullet points? You mentioned putting your skills and experience on the top of the resume; I have alwa...

What is your resume really saying (and not saying?) Updated Jan 29, 2021; Dear Sam: As my job search continues, I need help. I may not be getting results based on my resume or the fact that I do not have very much experience in my degree field. I am a social butterfly, and my journey has included the pursuit of a medical assistant diploma, then an associate’s degree in business, and now a bachelor’s degree in social work. I am searching for clerical positions. What am I doing wrong? – Nicole Dear Nicole: Let me describe your resume for readers. You open your resume with an objective st...

Use up-to-date content development and formatting practices to ensure the structure and presentation of your resume isn’t working against you.

What personal branding rules apply to a young or emerging professional? Updated Jan 01, 2021; Dear Sam: I recently came across your column and then took some time to review your website. Except for an 18-month part-time position coordinating children’s programs for a local church, my job for the last 16 years has been educating my children. My oldest graduated from homeschool four years ago and has recently graduated from college. Now, I have a high school junior that is moving quickly toward adulthood. Things have changed so much since I needed to create a resume, and I have found there i...