Posts by dwheatman

Resume Font Wars – Is their really a standard font? or do you have a choice. You might not realize that some fonts are easier to read than others, which can be helpful. But most of all, when formatting your resume, it’s probably best to pick one of the universal fonts with the best readability.

There are few things more boring than a resume that repeatedly uses the same exact resume verbs in sentence after sentence. Total snorefest! To engage your readers, you must spice up your resume by highlighting strong action resume verbs that bring your background to life. While not every synonym will be the perfect fit to…

I recently saw a movie where the job seeker printed her résumé out on pink paper and sprayed perfume on it. (OK, it was Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde – I admit it.) While this technique will certainly get you noticed by hiring managers, I don’t recommend it for the senior level corporate professional. So…

Of course there are (and should be) differences between a senior level resume and someone who is just entering the job market or early in their career. Certainly it would look a bit strange for a senior leader or executive to reference education at the top of their resume. It would also look odd for…