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Recruiters are trained to throw your resume away if they see these 6 mistakes Jennifer Bewley

We talked to six recruiters who review more than 25,000 applications a year to find out what may have gone wrong. Here are the six common mistakes they see over and over. Read More

6 cover letters that will get you any job (including templates)Ashley Jones

The following cover letters explore scenarios that include a career shift, transition from self-employed to a company role, an employment gap, an application for a management role, a recent graduate, and working remotely. Allow these examples to inspire you to craft your own cover letter and help you land the role you’ve always dreamed of. Read More

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6 key signs the job isn’t going to meet your salary qualifications Lindsay Tigar

One smart way to maximize your time and effort is to look out for red flags that a position will pay you way less than you’re worth. Read More

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6 unconventional ways to stay on a recruiter’s radar Lindsay Tigar

Since some industries have been tanked, this field is experiencing an uptick. This means staying on a recruiter’s radar isn’t as easy as it used to be, and now, you need to go the extra mile to remain top of mind. Here, experts shed insight on how to do just that. Read More

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How over 50s can ‘age-proof’ their CVs Sophia Anderson

To help the over 50s land their dream jobs, we have worked with the experts to provide their list for top tips for CV writing. Read More

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How to format your resume for the modern job search Emilie Aries

Are you on the hunt for a new role in this time? In the modern job search, it’s important to know how to format your resume for success. Read More

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How to use your cover letter as your secret weapon during your Covid-19 job search Dominique McKinley Law

How will you land that interview? While many will focus on rearranging the same information on their resume, you should take a look at your cover letter. Read More

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7 easy tweaks to take your resume to the next level Ladders Deals

We spoke to a handful of hiring managers and C-level executives in our network to find out the top tweaks they’d love to see on more resumes in the future. Read More

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How to modernize your job application in the age of COVID-19 Lindsay Tigar

Experts recommend taking the pandemic as an opportunity to recognize a crisis and respond accordingly rather than continue to chase the former status quo. How so? By modernizing every aspect of the application process—from networking and your resume to the interview itself. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

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.