How to Find a Job after a Gap in Employment

If you haven’t worked in a while, it can be hard to convince employers that you’re ready and able to jump back in. Here are some negative perceptions they may have, and how you can overcome them.

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Your Job Search Checklist for 2020

Are you ready to put your best foot forward for new career opportunities? This job search checklist will help you get ready for success.

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7 Wrong Ways to Let People Know You’re Jobhunting

Word of mouth is how people find new jobs, right? Yes–if you do it right. Here are seven ways *not* to spread the word about your job search–and some better ways.

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Robot-proof Your Resume If You Want to Get Interviews!

The resume robots are coming! Actually they’ve been in use for years, but most job seekers still don’t realize how to deal with them. I’m talking about applicant tracking systems (ATS). Here’s how to make your resume robot-ready and ATS-friendly.

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10 Ways Thankfulness Helps You Get a Job Faster

With Thanksgiving coming up, I thought I’d share a list of 10 ways a sincere “thank you” can make a practical difference in your job search.

1. Send thank-you notes or cards after networking conversations. An attractive card is especially good because it’s likely to sit on your contact’s desk for days, helping keep you at top of mind. Buy a couple of boxes…

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