I've helped write over 700 résumés after leaving my decadelong recruiting career. Here's what I tell my clients to add and remove.

Pro tip: Add a “Learning” or “Certifications in Progress” section to demonstrate self-initiated learning—especially in areas outside your core domain.

Candidates feel they have to be more creative on their resumes to stand out in the current job market.

To beef up their resumes, 43% of job seekers have added sections like certifications, languages and hobbies. Job seekers are, on average, listing nine skills on their resumes, and more experienced ...

I don’t want to add clutter to my resume if it isn’t necessary. Does it add value to list? – Anna Anna: It is a common and effective practice to include your LinkedIn URL on your resume.

I don’t want to add clutter to my resume if it isn’t necessary. Does it add value to list? – Anna Anna: It is a common and effective practice to include your LinkedIn URL on your resume.