50 Resume Writing Tips

Need help writing your resume? Our expert writers have compiled their best advice and we present it in this list of 50 resume writing tips. A mix of do’s and don’ts, it’s a great place to start if you need to write a resume that gets noticed and...

Resume Q&A: Should my resume have an objective?

In a word – No! It really irks me when I read sites or authors supposed to be “expert resume writers” who opine that your resume should include an objective. At Resume Express, our objective is to get rid of the objective statement entirely. In...

Resume Q&A: Expired Credentials

Had a client ask me recently what my thoughts were about including technical training that resulted in her receiving professional credentials that had since lapsed. Her concern was that since the credentials were no longer valid, she would be lying if her resume...

Resume Q&A: Dealing with Youth and Inexperience

I recently fielded an inquiry through our free resume consultation form, wherein the young man was concerned with his lack of experience in competing with IT professionals that had decades of experience, as compared to his four years of school and two years of...

What is a resume?

A resume is a document that summarizes your experience, skills, and education with the purpose of securing new employment. It is relatively short and to the point, emphasizing your accomplishments and job-specific talents. It absolutely must be well-written,...