Career Advice
Now that the Vince Lombardi trophy has been awarded and the commercials have been laughed at, applauded, or panned, it's time for you to get on to your super week of job searching.
To help, I've drafted our 46 best tips from the archives. They're the most useful — and the most used — job search tips we have.
Job Search
In-Demand Technology Skills
Are your skills still in demand or do you need to invest in training?
- Tech Employment Down, Not Out
- In a Cool Economy, Where Are the Tech Hot Spots?
- Interviewing Skills for Technology Executives
- Hired! How Software Consultant Found Full-time Work
- Hired! Persistence Pays off with Data-Storage Job
As some skills become less desirable, others are more in-demand than ever.
TheLadders dug into which specialties are most frequently inserted into job postings now versus year ago. Pinpoint which of your skills are unfavorable and what classes or training you can invest in to keep yourself marketable.
The same wave and trough is true of industries. As some go extinct, others flourish. Even if downward spiraling industries like chemicals and content management are your expertise, consider eyeing growth industries like insurance and real estate technology. The data below proves that crises can spur the need for technical assistance and advancement. Take note of the hot springs in a cold market noted below:
Editors' Choice
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Salary Negotiation Tips: Turning Bonus into Salary
By Jack Chapman January 31, 2012
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The (Weak) Ties That Bind
By Andrew Klappholz January 31, 2012
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Above All Else, Your Personal Brand Is a Story
By Rebecca Rapple January 24, 2012
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Position Yourself For Success While Working Your Current Job
By Bryan Clark January 17, 2012
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New Rules for Branding on the Job Search
By Rebecca Rapple January 3, 2012
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Reader Favorites
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10 Good Ways to 'Tell Me About Yourself'
By Scott Ginsberg July 26, 2010
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Walk Out of Your Job Interview in a Blaze of Glory
By Scott Ginsberg July 13, 2009
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How Not to Follow Up After a Job Interview
By Lisa Vaas September 13, 2010
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The 24-Step Modern Resume
By Lisa Vaas September 6, 2010
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How to Handle 'You're Overqualified' in Interviews
By Robin Ryan September 15, 2008
