More than 12.5 million Americans are looking for work, according to the latest government jobs report. For many of them, the difference between being a statistic and being employed is a good resume.

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(MoneyWatch) COMMENTARY The resume is a funny little document. The goal is to get you a job interview, but can a one-page statement of work history really convey much about a person? No wonder most ...

When it comes to job interviews, we've all heard that first impressions are key. Well the same goes for your résumé/CV. An eye-tracking study by career site Ladders Inc. found that recruiters spend ...

For any student entering the professional workforce, having a strong resume is essential for gaining job opportunities. The CV is basically a tool you use to present yourself in the best possible way ...

Your resume has to be eye-catching: Seventy percent of employers will spend less than five minutes reviewing it, according to CareerBuilder. Forty-eight percent spend less than two. Your resume should ...