Christmas and New Year are those times of year where many people start thinking about leaving their jobs for pastures new. The end of one year and the start of a new one present the perfect opportunity to move on. Your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) is one of the most important things to get right when looking for a job. However, it can be an intimidating prospect trying to get all the essential details in one document in a way that's going to catch an employer's eye. There are some excellent tips on the BBC about how to write a great CV but there are also some useful software packages to help you get going.

One of the best and easiest to use is EasyJob Resume Builder. There's certainly no lack of choice here with over 25,000 CV templates to choose from. The program also helps you write a cover letter that focuses on bringing out your major strengths for any particular job. If you're in a hurry to whip-up a CV, then Resume Builder promises results in 15 minutes thanks to a step-by-step wizard. For something with a bit more substance, then I'd recommend Easy Resume Creator which breaks down your employment and educational history into detailed chunks and then allows you to add lots of nice fonts and letter heads for some pretty professional results.