While for the most part I steer people away from the functional resume--as hiring managers do not care for the disjointed nature of such a resume format--there are times, as in the case described ...

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' experience ...

With just 6-8 seconds to grab the recruiter’s attention, the way you format your resume should make the most important information clear and easy to find. Despite this, too many professionals will ...