If you are like the millions of other Americans who want a new job, you've probably thought about updating your resume.
But that process may be outdated.
CVs are now used to see how well your skills match to a position and not meant to outline the trajectory of your career, according to Jacey Eckhart, a career coach for Military.com.
You should find a potential job first, copy and paste any keywords from the listing and then describe how those apply to your experience, Eckhart said.
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