Making a resume sounds easy enough. You put your relevant work experience, education, and skills all down on paper to show potential employers. So why is building a resume much harder than it sounds?

If you’ve noticed your job applications are getting rejected faster than ever, you’re not alone. Recent data reveals 75 percent of resumes are rejected by applicant tracking system (ATS) software ...

Is your resume helping you or holding you back? Venture to the past with me real quick. Think of a time when you had a great experience meeting someone for the first time. Consider their appearance, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. When you are applying for jobs with your resume, it's ...

The hiring landscape is shaped by applicant tracking systems (ATS), AI-powered tools, and in-demand skills that are always ...

Dear Sam: Can you break down the different resume formatting options? I've been using the standard timeline format since graduating college 11 years ago, but I'm wondering if a different format would ...

Dear Sam: I am preparing for a beginning of the year job search. What tips can you provide to help me avoid some of the most common mistakes you see on resumes? – Logan Dear Logan: There are several ...

"The Top Ten Common Pitfalls" was the most popular article that I wrote for FedSmith, and the list is still applicable and worth a peek. For this year, I am bringing it back again, but I have added a ...

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 ...

Having an error-free résumé is pretty crucial. Typos, however minor, could signal to potential employers that you're sloppy or you don't care enough to proofread your work, and they can really hurt ...

Dear Sam: Can you break down the different resume formatting options? I've been using the standard timeline format since graduating college 11 years ago, but I'm wondering if a different format would ...