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If you’re considering a major career change, you may find the process a little overwhelming at first. It’s natural to feel uncertain about leaving behind the familiar and stepping into the unknown. However, taking the time to reflect on your…

Choosing the wrong career path is a setback, but it’s not an impossible setback to come back from. The key is to realize that you’ve made a wrong decision, identify why it happened, and then put together a plan for…

Nowadays, it seems like many employees really zone in on the job requirements of their position. Some employees will make sure they stick within their job requirements and do not do much more. Others will work very hard at their…

Congrats! You landed a job interview. Now, how are you going to ace it and move on in the hiring process? There are a few things that are absolutely critical to interview success. Knowing what to do before a job…

The question “Is the resume dead?” might sound provocative, but it’s becoming increasingly relevant. Believe it or not, the traditional resume is quickly losing its importance in the hiring process. Why? Because companies are finding it harder than ever to…

Why is figuring out what we want to do with our lives so painfully difficult? Seriously! It’s like we’ve all been given this massive amount of energy that we’re aching to use in a productive and enjoyable way. Yet discovering…

Communicating with employers after an interview is an important—but often understated—step in the interview process. Most of the career advice on job interviews discusses how to land an interview, and what to do when you get one. However, the period…

During times of crisis, many companies are forced to cut costs drastically, resulting in mass layoffs and hiring freezes. If the company isn’t making money (or worse, is losing money), it can’t afford to keep paying all of its employees.…

LinkedIn recommendations are a tremendous asset to your job search. They can make your profile stand out and help you build credibility in your industry. They also act as social proof, showing that others value your skills, experience, and contributions.…