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Resume Questions Answers | Top Resume FAQs

Resume Questions... answered by an industry pro. From optimal resume length to formatting choices, where to find resume keywords, how to make an e-resume, how to choose an online resume writer, and more. A growing list of frequently asked Resume Questions answered by former recruiter David Alan Carter.

General Resume Writing

"What is a keyword resume?"

"Where can I find keywords to use on a resume?"

"What are the most popular file formats for e-resumes?"

"What is a plain-text resume, and why do I need one?"

"Should resumes have an objective statement, or are those a thing of the past?"

"I don't have room for a summary section on my resume. Can I get by without one?"

"What is a targeted resume?"

"What is a chronological resume?"

"What is a functional resume?"

"Who should use a chronological resume, and who should use a functional?"

"Where do references belong? How many should I include?"

 

About Resume Services

"Are there free resume services out there?"

"How do I know if I need professional resume help?"

"Where can I find Certified Resume Writers?

"What do I need to look for when choosing a resume writing service?"

"What's a fair price to pay to have a resume professionally written?"

"Should I expect to get a guarantee from a resume writer?"

"Why do I need to pay for a resume? Isn't that something that anybody can do themselves?"

 

Executive-Level Resumes

"Aren't traditional executive resumes becoming obsolete?"

"I expect to be retained by a recruitment firm, and they prepare resumes for their clients. So why should I do the work for them by writing my own?"

"I've read you should always keep your resume to a single page. How is that possible when you've got 30 years of experience?"

"Which is the most advantageous format for an executive resume: the chronological or the functional format?"

"I've heard that executives should write their own resumes. You know the old axiom, when you want a job done right..."

"How do I pick an executive resume writer who's good?"