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How to respond to 'Tell me about yourself?' during an interview Jane Burnett

“So, tell me about yourself,” the job interviewer says. Your heart sinks instantly. Here’s how to respond to this question, even if you were hoping it wouldn’t come up in conversation this time. Read More

These places are paying workers to relocate there Jane Burnett

The labor shortage is so bad in some American cities in the Midwest are resorting to offering people thousands of dollars to relocate and help fill positions. Read More

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13 questions you need to answer before the interview Mary Lee Gannon

Before you spend time preparing to answer difficult interview questions here are some questions to ask yourself. If you can answer these questions you will better be able to position your signature strengths in alignment with the company’s goals. Read More

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This might be the best internship (or sun-ternship) of 2018 Jim DelCioppo

Days Inn is looking to pay an amateur photographer to travel across the United States for one month this summer, capturing photos of that glorious, orange star in the sky, in America’s sunniest cities — from sunrise yoga in San Diego to a sunset sail in Miami. Read More

Cover Letters

Words and phrases you should never include in your cover letter Jennifer Parris

It goes without saying that you always want to present yourself in the best possible light when you’re job searching. From how you structure your resume to what you say during a job interview, it all counts towards (and against) you during the selection and hiring process. Read More

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The fastest-growing job in each state Derek Miller

For the second year in a row, SmartAsset found the fastest-growing job in every state. Different types of jobs are available in different parts of the country, and it can be immensely valuable for workers today to get ahead of tomorrow’s employment trends. Read More

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These are the 15 cities hiring for the most $100K+ plus jobs Meredith Lepore

Ladders put together a list of the 15 cities hiring the most $100K+ jobs using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Check them out and see which cities and their job openings might be right for you. Read More

Office Life

Identifying a toxic work environment before you accept a job Robert Glazer

No matter how great the title, the pay, or the role, if a company’s culture is toxic, you will regret taking the job. Fortunately, it is possible to spot a toxic culture in advance and save yourself from a bad career move. Read More

Interview Tips

Your interviewer looks bored ... now what? How to handle 5 awkward interview situations Ladders Contributor

Hiring isn’t easy, and interviewees often forget that there is a real person on the other side of the table. That’s why what’s always stood out to me is a candidate’s ability to treat the interview as a conversation, rather than a high-pressure game show. But sometimes, no matter how well prepared or personable you are, things can go wrong. Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

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