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Dream job alert: Spend the summer in the Italian countryside volunteering for AirBnB Sheila McClear

Ever heard of Grottole? Well, it’s a village in Italy’s southern countryside, it’s beautiful, and you could live and volunteer there for the summer as part of Airbnb’s Italian Sabbatical Program – all expenses paid. Four people will volunteer for a nonprofit called “Wonder Grottole” and spend the summer working to revive the historic town center. … Read More

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Survey: This is how many Americans would consider relocating for a job Alexandra Villarreal

Why are so many people ready to pack their bags and leave? … Read More

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How to stay on top of job search trends Greg Katz

If you find yourself in this situation, take a deep breath and relax. You can handle this. And with a little planning, you can keep track of the trends. Read More

Personal Finance

5 tips from college professors for negotiating your salary when you’re hired Erica Lamberg

Articulate what acquired skills, experience, and applicable personal and professional traits make you stand out from other hires. Read More

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5 myths you shouldn’t believe when starting a new job Elle Harikleia

Some of this advice needs a little nuance, but actually shaping these myths into actionable advice helps you start off in a new job on the right foot. Read More

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10 warning signs a job offer is too good to be true, according to experts Ladders Contributor

A job offer that seems incredible on the surface could be coming from a company that is fraudulent, has a toxic environment, or otherwise not what it seems. Read More

Job Search

Visualizing the highest-paid job in every state Raul Amoros

Want to make a lot of money? Become a doctor. That’s the basic message behind our new map breaking down the highest paid occupations in every state. Almost every single top-ranking job is in the healthcare field. We have put together a list of the highest paying jobs in every state based on annual mean … Read More

Resumes

Make over your resume with something that will jolt recruiters Sheila McClear

While many job seekers tweak here and there, sometimes a total rebuild is needed, as one writer’s experience shows. Read More

Resumes

4 ways helping a friend with their resume can benefit your resume Erica Lamberg

It can open your eyes to different keywords you could be using, formatting styles, or make you realize you have a lot of extra content. Read More

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