Dear Sam: I worked in the financial services field with a company that ended up closing. I was also in the middle of finishing my degree in a course of study that was somewhat related to the industry.

Dear Sam: Due to downsizing, I have recently found myself back in the market searching for a job. I have not had issues getting my resume noticed in the past. I have more than seven years of ...

Man writing resume and in home office with laptop. You find a job you like. You decide to create or update your resume and hit "apply." Weeks or months pass, and you hear nothing back from the ...