If you are seeking to change careers, the best resume format to use is the combination resume. This resume format is not chronological nor functional. It combines both. It is extremely flexible and allows you to use strategies in a way that would normally be considered wrong. The difference between the combination format and the [...]

Employers typically ask to see a curriculum vitae, or CV, for scientific, faculty, clinical, or research jobs. The CV usually runs two pages, compared to the resume’s one, and contains information that markets your specific skills and experiences. Specificity is key, especially considering that employers see hundreds of resumes every day. Make your CV stand [...]

The importance of targeting your resume to a specific employer cannot be overstated. In addition there is another tool in your armory that you can use to ‘hook in’ the recipient of your resume – the cover letter. It must also be targeted at a specific employer. The cover letter will be read first by [...]