JDJournal is pleased to deliver the latest standards and practical strategies for legal professionals to revamp their resumes and secure interviews in 2025. Below is our curated blueprint—designed to ...

Dear Sam: The part of my resume that I'm struggling with the most is my summary statement. Can you share some advice about how to write one effectively? I'm so used to having an objective statement ...

Dear Sam: Should I open my resume with a qualifications summary or an objective statement? Does it depend on the position? I feel a qualifications summary is not specific enough and doesn’t say what ...

As a senior professional, your executive summary should capture attention instantly, ideally within a few brief, powerful sentences. This section is not the place to recount your entire career history ...

Skills like communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and time management are valuable across industries. Back them with ...

There’s an old adage for writers pitching a movie in Hollywood: If the premise can’t fit on the back of a business card, it’s dead in the water. That’s maxim holds true for your resume, as well.