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Resume Writing and Job Search Articles

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Browse the various articles to help you with all stages of your job search.

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Is it Time to Change Jobs or Change Careers?

Do you want to change the company you work for, or change your career path entirely? Ask yourself if making a change to a new company...

Tips for a Successful Virtual Interview

There are two types of video interviews — live interviews (using Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or LiveMessenger) and recorded...

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

When you were a child, you probably were asked this question quite often: What do you want to be when you grow up? As you got older, you...

Frequently Asked Questions About Job Offers, Part 2

You’ve interviewed with a company and things went well. The next step is the job offer. In most cases, it’s a simple process — they offer...

The Cost of Unemployment

Have you ever stopped to consider the cost of being unemployed? The longer you are out of work, the more costly it is. Here are some...

Frequently Asked Questions About Job Offers, Part 1

You’ve interviewed with a company and things went well. The next step is the job offer. In most cases, it’s a simple process — they offer...

When to Hire a Reference Checking Service

You got the interview, and it seemed to go well. The interviewer says, “We just need to check your references and we’ll get back to you.”...

Should I Include This Job on My Résumé?

Dear Tracey, I hate my new job. I worked at my old company for 12 years but was let go in a major restructuring. I found a new job, and...

Pitching Your Boss on Telecommuting

Telecommuting is in the news these days, but the idea of working from home has always held some appeal for many workers. Advantages to...

Why You Need a Résumé

The most obvious reason why you might need a résumé is when you’re looking for a job. But there are many other reasons why you might want...

In the Interview: Explaining Why You Left a Job

Hiring new employees is expensive for a company. There’s the time and effort involved in attracting candidates, screening them, and...

7 Things to Do to Get Ready for Your Job Search

If your goal is to get a new job in the new year, here are seven things you need to do to prepare yourself for your job search. 1. Update...

Don’t Make These 10 Mistakes On LinkedIn

Don’t Dismiss LinkedIn as Something Only for People Who Are Looking For a New Job. The best time to build your LinkedIn profile, connect...

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