How to write a résumé that gets you hired in an uncertain economy

• 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 posting so that the employer can see what you offer.

When you're job hunting in a softening economy, having a terrific résumé becomes all the more important.

Your résumé needs to tell your prospective employer who you are, what you've done, and what you can do in the future. Especially as data suggests there might be increased competition for jobs.