To CV or not to CV? That is the question ... well, at least it is for some. If you are pursuing a career in academia, science or possibly a role abroad, knowing the what, when, why and how of a ...

In the time it takes you to read this paragraph, the average recruiter will have plowed through six resumes. (We know; we timed one.) Want to increase the chances of your resume making it to the next ...

IMAGINE MEETING a stranger at a party. What makes for a successful encounter? Lesson one is to heed the wisdom of a shampoo commercial from the 1980s: you never get a second chance to make a first ...

Being able to land your dream job is something we all, well, dream of. But like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, at best it can prove elusive and at worst, non-existent. And one of the ...

Simply sign up to the Business education myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. It is important to target your CV to a particular role to stand out from the competition. Making your CV ...

If you're job hunting in this shaky economy, your résumé needs to sparkle. Your résumé should highlight your experience and showcase the skills that employers seek. It should also be tailored to the ...

Job-seekers may be tempted to create one resume that lists all of their skills and experience and call it done. But in the competitive tech world, you'll have to tailor your software engineer resume ...

A pretty format and creative word choice will only take your résumé so far. With the average job receiving 250 applicants, building a standout résumé matters, especially if you have some rocky patches ...

The navel gazing that’s typical in an outdated “objective statement” style resume header isn’t going to help you get ahead in today’s increasingly competitive job market. Instead, you should use the ...