All too often, job seekers will notice a job that they’re fully qualified to do, but their resumes may not reflect this. There could be gaps in employment, job titles that don’t match well with a ...

When you pull up a resume template, it’s pretty straightforward: Your past jobs are listed in reverse chronological order near the top, dating back about 10 years or so. But you may need a “functional ...

Dear Sam: Due to downsizing, I have recently found myself back in the market searching for a job. I have not had issues getting my resume noticed in the past. I have more than seven years of ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The standard chronological resume is fine for most people, but should you consider changing your format to functional? You might ...

Dear Sam: I have attached my resume and hope you can explain why I am struggling to secure an interview. I originally had a chronological resume, but a career counselor at my college advised me to try ...

Years ago there was only one resume format. It was chronological. In that format, we list our experiences from the most recent to the most distant in time. Then about thirty years ago a new resume ...