Table of Contents
Introduction iv
Part I The Modern Resume 1
1 Welcome to the World of Modern Resume Writing 3
Part II Modernize Your Resume Content 19
2 Start with the Wow! 21
3 Put Your Objective in the Driver's Seat 27
4 Write with Meaning & Power 32
5 Write Tight, Lean & Clean 41
Part III Modernize Your Resume Format 53
6 Showcase Your Career with the Right Resume Structure 55
7 Follow the Rules of Good Formatting 62
8 Improve Readability & Skimmability 71
9 Format for Human Readers and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) 78
Part IV Modernize Your Resume Design 87
10 Capture Attention in a Flash 89
11 Follow the Practices of Good Page Design 94
12 Match Design Elements to Your Industry, Profession, and Career Story 102
13 Be Distinctive 109
Part V Resumes for Challenging & Emerging Situations 117
14 Resumes for People Changing Careers 119
15 Resumes for Consultants, Freelancers & Gig Economy Workers 125
16 Resumes for Military-to-Civilian Career Transitions 132
17 Resumes for People Returning to Work 139
Part VI Linked Profiles 145
18 Writing Powerful & Well-Positioned Linkedln Profiles 147
Part VII Resume Portfolio 173
Part VIII Resources to Write, Format & Design Better & Faster 241
Goal-Setting Worksheet 243
Career Vault 244
Dig-Deep Questions 247
Verbs With Verve 249
Part IX Resume & Linkedln Profile Index 251