We’re hearing that the job market has tightened, and I’m seeing the signs myself. Between layoffs in nonprofits and government, and downsizing for corporations affected by tariffs or other factors, hiring is slowing noticeably.

Job seekers who want to prevail will need to do more than respond to postings. One option might be hiding in the document you’ve been emailing with all your applications: Your résumé.

“Shopping your résumé” is what I call the process of looking for new work opportunities by reviewing each position you’ve held. While anyone with a work history is a candidate for success here, this is one of those times when older workers have an advantage. They’ve simply worked more places and with more people than younger job seekers.

To get started, gather up your current and pr

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