This post is part of a series on career advice for graduate students who are considering career options both inside and outside academia. If you are broadening your job search beyond the academic ...

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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 ...

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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 ...