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How Far Back Should Your Resume Go?

by Thea KELLEY | April 9, 2026

About Resumes, Profiles, Bios & Letters

How far back should your resume go? A resume with far more years of experience than needed can invite age discrimination or make a job seeker look overqualified.

Simplistic, one-size-fits-all answers like “go back 5 years” or “10 years” aren’t helpful, because your resume and job search aren’t like anyone else’s.

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Got the Job Offer? Don’t Blow It Now!

by Thea KELLEY | April 2, 2026

Getting Offers - Interviewing

In the interview process, accepting the job offer may seem like the easy part. But mishandling this crucial moment can cost you thousands in lost salary – or even the job. Read on!

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Questions to Ask Founders in an Interview

by Thea KELLEY | March 26, 2026

Getting Offers - Interviewing

An interview with a company founder is a high-stakes conversation in which it’s crucial not only to give good answers, but to ask good questions. This post will help you identify the best questions to ask founders in an interview.

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What is a Wrap-up Interview?

by Thea KELLEY | March 13, 2026

Getting Offers - Interviewing

A week after your final interview for a new job, the recruiter reaches out to schedule a “wrap-up” conversation. Is this an interview? Is it a good sign, or bad? 

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Is Glassdoor Reliable for Job Seekers?

by Thea KELLEY | March 12, 2026

Career Management, Getting Interviews - Search Strategy

Since 2008, job seekers have visited Glassdoor.com in the hopes of finding insights about potential employers’ cultures, hiring processes and salaries. But is Glassdoor reliable?

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