Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

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I’ve been working with a ton of job seekers since early March – the start of the pandemic, through HIRED, our job search accelerator program, and I have to tell you it is so clear to me how difficult ...

In the competitive job market of 2025, having the correct resume format is more crucial than ever. As technology evolves and hiring practices become more sophisticated, your resume must stand out both ...

It’s January, which traditionally signals heightened job search activity. Of course, nothing is traditional these days, with pandemic measures having upended nearly all our work practices. Amy ...

Amid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and automation, as well as economic shifts, the appearance of the modern resume is unlike anything it has been before. As employers ...

I’ve changed jobs several times in my life, so I’ve written more than my share of resumes. In retrospect, I’m pretty lucky to have landed the jobs I’ve had, since what I sent employers was more of a ...

With the approaching New Year, many people will decide it's time for a new start. This may include new goals, new activities and, maybe, a new job. Despite evolving job search tactics, the traditional ...

Believe it or not, age-related discrimination is still rampant in the hiring world. Many clients who come to me report they have not been able to get interviews because they appear to be "too old" on ...