It has become evident in the last 6 months that the search for jobs in science has become much more difficult. There are fewer jobs and more competition - two forces which combine to make the task of even getting an interview a challenge. Here we explore some tactics which may give you an edge in the job search. Your CV is a representation of yourself and as such you should put significant work into it to ensure that it represents you in the best light possible. Not wanting to state the obvious, make sure it has no spelling mistakes (spell check!), that your career is in chronological order…