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Life can come at you unexpectedly—your career path is no exception. If you’re looking to advance your career or change paths, we’ve got the tools of the trade to help you get in the game and stay ahead.

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8 Common Work-from-Home Scams—and How to Know a Job Is Legit

Looking for a new gig? Before you accept an offer, read this expert-backed advice for spotting work-from-home scams.

7 Tips You Need for Changing Careers in 2023

Some people stay in the same career, while others pivot several times. Here's how to know if it's time for...


How to Use AI to Get Your Next Job, According to Career Experts

Using AI job search tools can help optimize the hunt—and get you hired. Here's how to make artificial intelligence work...


Say Hello to the New Quiet Quitting: Rage-Applying

Some people quit, others quiet quit and still other rage-apply hoping for a better job. Here's what it is and...


I Quit My Job and Turned My Side Hustle into a Six-Figure Business—Here’s How

If elevating a side gig into a lucrative career is on your job vision board, consider these tips—and you just...

17 Things to Say In an Interview to Land the Job, According to Hiring Managers

This is your chance to show them that you're the ideal candidate. Here's what to say in an interview if...


12 Polite Habits Job Interviewers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

I’ve Been a Hiring Manager for 12 Years—Here’s Why You’re Not Getting Hired

These tiny mistakes can make the difference between getting the job and getting cut, especially in a tight job market....


What Not to Say When Asking for a Raise—and 7 Things to Say Instead, According to Negotiation Experts

Negotiating a raise is all about empathy, compromise and asking the right questions. We have info on what not to...


These 3 Most Commonly Misspelled Words Are Sabotaging Your Job Search on LinkedIn

Don't undermine your job search with a typo-ridden LinkedIn profile!


15 Red Flags That You’re Interviewing at a Toxic Company

When it comes to interview red flags, sometimes the writing is on the wall—and it isn’t even all that...

5 Résumé Mistakes You’re Making That’ll Land You in the AI Black Hole

Most résumés today are filtered by algorithms, not humans. Here's how to navigate the AI résumé reader.


This Is What a Job Interviewer First Notices About You

No matter how the job market changes, one thing is certain: Interviews are all about making a great first impression.


This Is the Right Way to Approach a Salary Question in an Interview

It used to be taboo to ask about salary—while that's no longer true, there's a right way to go about...


What Is a Returnship?

For people who've taken a career break, returnships might be just the thing to get them up to speed.


5 Ways to Career Cushion Right Now

Wondering about the security of your job and if you should be career cushioning? Here's everything you need to know...

The 3 Most Common LinkedIn Scams and How to Spot Them

LinkedIn is a valuable networking resource, but it's also attractive to fraudsters. Here's what you need to know about common...


These Are the Top Skills Recruiters Look for in 2023, According to an Expert

The hiring game has changed—these are the top five "skills that build skills" recruiters are looking for.


9 Things You Should Do If You’ve Just Been Laid Off

Losing your job is stressful, but this list of actionable tips will help orient you toward the future


This Is the Profession People Trust the Most

You may be surprised at these survey results that rank some of the most common professions.


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12 Unusual White House Jobs—And Their Salaries

If you're a stellar calligrapher, there may be a job for you in the White House.


16 Words and Phrases You Should Never Have on Your Resume

Leaving weak words and phrases on your resume takes up valuable space. Here's what to delete—and what to add—to improve...


10 Tips to Help You Quit Your Day Job and Pursue Your Dream

You've heard the saying: "Failing to plan is planning to fail." These strategies can help you ensure a successful transition...


8 Weird Jobs You Won’t Believe Actually Existed

A throwback to the jobs of the good—yet strange—ol’ days.


16 of the Trickiest Job Interview Questions—and How to Nail Them

Practice these thoughtful answers to tough job interview questions, and you'll be sure to impress.

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The Best Way to Explain a Resume Gap, According to Top Recruiters

You know you'll be asked at your next job interview about any significant breaks from work. Here's how to answer...