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Reference letter examples for 3 different situations Robert Carnevale and Jennifer Fabiano

It’s good to know what a solid reference looks like. Use these great reference letter examples, including the perfect character reference letter. Read More

How To

How to ask for a reference for a new job (with a sample email)John Brandon and Jennifer Fabiano

Here is how to ask for a reference from the boss that you haven’t kept in touch with, including a sample that will show you exactly what to say. Read More

Interview Tips

How to prepare for a job interview? Make sure you do these 23 things Ashley Jones

To ensure that you are well-prepared for your interview, understanding the basics of what will happen during the interview, what questions you might be asked and the needs of the company you are interviewing with are crucial. Mastering the 23 objectives below will help you succeed on the day of your job interview and potentially secure your dream job. Read More

Job Search

How to figure out what’s real in an inflated letter of recommendation Stephen J. Ceci

Online commentators have noted that writers frequently inflate the positives and don’t divulge the negatives – what they know about a candidate “deep down.” … Read More

Resumes

Curriculum vitae vs resume: Key differences and similarities you need to know Robert Carnevale

Curriculum vitae vs resume…what is the difference? Here are the main similarities and differences between a CV and regular resume. Read More

Job Search

How a career quiz can help you find your ideal job Helen ONeil

If you’re looking to explore potential careers, here are a few of the most popular career quizzes and tests, which you can find online using Google. Read More

Resumes

Everything you should and shouldn’t include on your curriculum vitae Robert Carnevale

What makes a good CV isn’t quite 1:1 with what makes a killer resume, so even if you know your way around the latter, you’ll want to read extra carefully when it comes to tips and tricks on how to write the perfect curriculum vitae that stands out and gets you the gig. Read More

Advice

Getting laid off is not a scarlet letter Carolyn Betts

What we’ve learned from this incident and others is that being laid off en masse is not the scarlet letter most assume. Read More

Resumes

Resume samples that incorporate data, growth and social media John Brandon

A resume should be long enough to present a clear picture of your background, but there is one thing that is far more important than keeping it short or padding it with extra info. Read More

Must Reads

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

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

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.