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From Marc Cenedella
Marc Cenedella

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.

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Age Concerns

Job Search in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s

As you age, you will want to change the types of jobs you seek, the personal brand you introduce, even the way you present your resume.

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Job Seekers of a Certain Age

Job seekers in their 50s may be stereotyped as counting the days to retirement or running up health-insurance costs. Older professionals describe how they’ve fought those perceptions on the job search.

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Obstructed by Age, Promoted by Experience

Gary Croatt faced age discrimination everywhere he turned, but his age and experience opened a new door for him.

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I didn't hire you for a reason, Part 2

My interview with a hypothetical hiring manager continues this week, with insights into the "reasons why" the boss didn't hire you that are out of your control.

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Is It Your Age or Your Attitude?

You can't turn back the clock, but you can show hiring managers your passion and record of results.

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The One Skill You Need to Reach the C-Suite

The secret to reaching the C-level is to extend the skills you've honed as a functional specialist into a position of general leadership across disciplines.

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Add 10 Years to Your Image

Older candidates aren't the only ones who worry about how they're perceived by employers. Younger candidates for senior positions can take a few steps to raise their credibility.

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Why You’re Still Unemployed One Year Later

I hate to be the one to tell you this … but it’s not them; it’s you. None of us want to hear it, but if you’re ready for a healthy dose of honesty, read on.

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How Old Are You?

Enlightened employers know that older workers bring wisdom, maturity, and experience to the table, but too often, it seems, that doesn't translate into a level playing field in the interview.

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5 Ways to Dodge and Deflect Job Interview and Application Questions About Your Age

How to answer age-related questions on a job application or in a job interview.

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