Context. Write for the FUTURE

Know your target

Know what makes you stand out

Gather information first

Getting started. How long should my resume be? Resume tetris: what order should my resume be in?

Crafting your resume header: don't use an objective!

Customize your LinkedIn URL

Use a professional email address

Content. The danger of "function resumes", and the benefits of a "hybrid"

Create a compelling branding statement and summary statement!

Delete these words and phrases from your resume

Make your boring resume bullets sparkle!

Focus on accomplishments

Tailor your resume bullets

Should I have a skills & interests section?

Should I have a separate languages section?

Consider including a chart, graph, or testimonial

"I" versus "we"

Special issue: filling a "gap"

Special issue: for "older" job seekers

Special issue: more than one position at the same company

Formatting your resume. Why care about the format anyway?

Don't use templates!

Don't use a column format

Keep it simple

Use the borders function to create lines

How to lits dates of employment

Don't format with the space bar!

How to create distinctive, professional bullets

Guidelines for margins

How to use page borders

Spacing (or how to make your three-page resume fit on two pages)

Hyperlinks are welcome, and so are Word documents!

Cover letter tips. Yes, you need a cover letter!

Three components of an effective cover letter

Delete these words from your cover letter!

"To whom it may concern" doesn't cut it

Writing a value proposition letter

Technology & social media. Google results are the new "resume"

PowerPoint and video resumes

Beat the scanners part 1: eleven essential resume keyword tips

Beat the scanners part 2: formatting tips

LinkedIn-savvy

QR codes on resumes?

Send a hard copy!

The #1 most important tip set! How to avoid embarrassing editing marks on your documents

Proofread, and proofread again!

Get your resume out there!

It doesn't end here: on to the interview!

Appendix A: Power words for resumes

Appendix B: 397 favorite resume verbs

Appendix C: Words to avoid in your resume!

Appendix D: Resume & cover letter checklists: don't skip these!