Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. When you are applying for jobs with your resume, it's ...

Making a resume sounds easy enough. You put your relevant work experience, education, and skills all down on paper to show potential employers. So why is building a resume much harder than it sounds?

When you pull up a resume template, it’s pretty straightforward: Your past jobs are listed in reverse chronological order near the top, dating back about 10 years or so. But you may need a “functional ...