Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A well-crafted resume can make your job application shine. And no resume is complete without a summary statement. A summary ...

Your resume is a summary of your past career. And your resume summary statement is a summary of that summary. Are you confused? I certainly am. But that’s okay. We live in confusing times. A resume ...

Dear Sam: I have a question about a qualifications summary versus an objective statement. I hear experts say both ways are the "best" and don't use the other. Which is correct? Does it depend on the ...

There’s an old adage for writers pitching a movie in Hollywood: If the premise can’t fit on the back of a business card, it’s dead in the water. That’s maxim holds true for your resume, as well.

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 ...