Your resume is usually the first thing a U.S. employer sees, and the conventions differ from a CV used in many other countries: no photo, no date of birth, and a focus on measurable results. These guides cover writing a U.S. resume that applicant tracking systems can read, a cover letter that adds something new, the two-page federal resume required on USAJOBS, how to handle an employment gap honestly, and keeping your LinkedIn profile consistent with your resume. If you're changing fields, the career transition guide shows how to lead with transferable skills.