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 ...

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 ...

Give yourself every possible advantage, in your job search. According to Jobscan, over 97% of Fortune 500 companies are using ATS (applicant tracking system) software, an automated system that screens ...

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 ...

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’ve been on the job search for a while. You’ve been coming across a lot of listings that you are interested in. You know that you have qualifications and the right ...

It takes recruiters an average of "six seconds before they make the initial 'fit or no fit' decision" on candidates based on resumes, according to research conducted by TheLadders. With this kind of ...

Kevin Peachey reports on the advice available for getting a potential employer's attention Employers receive an average of 60 applicants for every advertisement for a low-skilled job, and 20 for every ...

If you want a job in hi-tech industry, it pays to tailor your CV so that it makes the most of your business-relevant skills and expertise, says Andrew Hirst Physics World: What do people in industry ...