Boxy blazers, wide-leg jeans and chunky sneakers are all making a nostalgic comeback from the 1990s. But what isn’t making the cut? The '90s resume. While your closet may welcome the throwback, your resume demands a refresh. That means ditching the dated objective statement and laundry lists of duties in favor of a modern resume that showcases your impact, leadership, and brand you.

Ditch the outdated resume advice that doesn’t serve. Get up close and personal with a modern resume in 2025. Download your free Director Resume Toolkit, including a customizable resume template and Director-level resume example.

"I get around as nature intended: In a car." Actress Meg Ryan tells beau, actor Kevin Kline, how she travels in lieu of her fear of flying in the 90's romcom, French Kiss. Flirtation permeates their banter, but so does resume writing advice. Hear me out.

Resumes travel by email, but your career impact needs to be framed first by a C.A.R.  The C.A.R. method is a three-part framework to drill down on your work wins to articulate your impact. 

Just like food choice, you have word choice in your resume. Food can comatose and so can bland, boring verbs. Don’t let your resume reader nod off. Soup up your file with juicy action verbs that catch their attention and keep them wanting more.

Before the writing block hits, arm yourself the ultimate materials checklist to set yourself up for success before resume writing begins.

Make things easier for yourself. That's Kendra Adachi’s “Lazy Genius” way. And I’m here for it. Late to the party on the 2020 read, Adachi provides a simple system to be a genius about what matters and lazy about what doesn’t. Applied to all areas of life from your silverware drawer to your closet, I’m ready to apply her one magic to kill career (and job search) overwhelm.

What does back to school mean for you as a mom? Kids aren’t the only ones calibrating to a new rhythm. Returning to school brings a world of new possibilities for students and parents. Whether it’s the first time all your kids are out of the nest or you’re reordering your work and life, the “What’s next?” question can be a daunting one. Leverage these six proven resume tips to transition to paid work with ease.

Is your resume showing any signs of life? Are the digital vital signs weak lacking color, vitality and verve? Pump up the pulse with (resume) CPR.