Been applying for work and have little to show for it? Don’t assume the lousy job market is solely to blame. Your résumé could be working against you as well.

Best practices for résumé writing have changed a lot over the past few years, says Wendy Enelow, an executive trainer and author of Expert Résumés for Baby Boomers. If you haven’t kept up, your document may be signaling that you’re past your prime. More>>