The job market is still in lousy shape. You probably have friends and family members who are unemployed. You may be unemployed yourself. Or maybe you've just resolved to find a better job in the upcoming year.

Finding a job isn't going to be easy. So, it's time to take your job hunting up a notch. Here are some great online resources that can help with your job search.

Resume and Interviews

Microsoft Office Templates - Companies can receive dozens or hundreds of résumés per job. You definitely want your submission to stand out. But everyone is using the same creation tools.

Create a professional-looking résumé with these free Microsoft Office Templates. You'll find hundreds of quality templates available. These will definitely make the right impression.

SpamCheck - Submitting a killer résumé doesn't help if it gets automatically rejected. Many companies have filters set up to catch spam. The same filters can kill your résumé before the employer even looks at it.

Run your résumé thought this site first. It will check for common words related to spam. You can correct them and increase your chances of getting an interview.