Resume

Your resume still matters. It’s the first introduction that employers have. In most cases, it’s a way to open the door to the interview. But a recruiter only spends a few minutes looking at your resume before discarding it or moving it into the interview pile. If you just have a few minutes to get their attention, what skills should you highlight?

If you’ve been laid-off, the first worry is usually about how to make ends meet. Paying rent or the mortgage or other expenses are often top of mind. But you should also be concerned about how these gaps play out on your resume since many employers...