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.
Business Development
When Jon B. Roberts decided to switch from medical-device sales to other industries, word of mouth and reputation no longer applied. He found himself 12 years overdue for a resume update.
After this job seeker discovered that physical activity motivated him to slim down at the gym and shape up his job search, his company-to-be found him on OpsLadder.
The right resume can boost a salary offer if it boasts a killer summary statement, doesn't undersell or exaggerate, and its proprietor nails the interview.
When Brian Clark needed to extend his network, he turned to volunteer work.
Wade Lee decided to only pursue companies with a high level of service integrity. This focus landed him a position as director of business development for a Philadelphia software company. Hear his story.
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
