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Are you unknowingly sabotaging your LinkedIn profile with cliché buzzwords? Recently, the 10 most overused words on LinkedIn profiles were revealed. And I’m not shocked… Read More »10 Most Overused Buzzwords On LinkedIn Profiles (And What To Say Instead)

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I’m going to tell you something that might be hard to hear: if you’re still relying on one job to define your career and secure… Read More »How To Escape The One-Job Trap In 30 Days

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You’ve identified an amazing job opportunity and decided to apply for it. Your resume has been updated, and the cover letter is written; everything seems… Read More »How To Prepare Your Social Media For The Job Search

So, you didn’t get the job. Or you didn’t get the in-person interview after the phone screen. Or maybe you didn’t even make it to… Read More »3 Ways To Minimize Job Rejection

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Today’s Work It DAILY challenge is simple, but powerful: Shut down negative self-talk. We all have that inner voice—the one that whispers doubts, exaggerates mistakes,… Read More »Challenge: Shut Down Negative Self-Talk (NST)

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You just got a new LinkedIn connection—woo-hoo! Okay, now what? How can you start building your professional relationship with this person so you add value… Read More »How To Start A Conversation With A LinkedIn Connection

Do you want to quit your job but don’t feel comfortable giving your two weeks’ notice until you’ve secured a new position? You’re not alone—and… Read More »4 Things To Do: Getting A New Job While Working

As the workweek comes to a close (for most of us), I want to share a set of habits that have become an end-of-the-week routine… Read More »How To End Your Week On A Positive Note

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Resumes are still the main “calling card” used by job seekers, and there are various schools of thought about the formatting of this document. Whether… Read More »Top 6 Tips For Resume Formatting

I read this article by Forbes magazine on the subject of delivering bad news and realized just how many companies fail to follow the steps… Read More »8 Mistakes Companies Make During Layoffs

We’ve gotten a lot of questions lately about interviews, which is a good thing because it means our readers are putting in the work and… Read More »How To Answer Any Behavioral Interview Question In 2025

Team dynamics can often be difficult to negotiate. At work, generally speaking, you are on a team and you contribute. The problem is that you… Read More »6 Ways To Show Your Value (Without Being A Jerk)

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If you’re trying to take yourself and your life to the next level, it makes a lot of sense to aim higher when it comes… Read More »How To Make Friends With Ambitious People

By now, you’ve probably learned that the traditional ways of job searching don’t work anymore. A few years ago, you could put your resume on… Read More »5 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Job Search Results

Becoming a successful leader at work can be challenging. You want to be the one your team looks to for guidance and support, but you… Read More »7 Tips For Becoming A Successful Leader At Work

If you’re a recent college graduate and you’re unemployed, you might have an idea of what we’re about to talk about. You’ve spent four years… Read More »Young And Unemployed? 3 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Hired

A prepared job seeker will have thought about the questions that will be asked in their job interview. One of them may be: “Why are… Read More »3 Tips On How To Answer “Why Are You Leaving Your Job?”

We all have times on the job when the work piles up. However, we don’t all react in the same way. Some of us handle… Read More »How To Answer Interview Questions About How You Handle A Heavy Workload

In 2008, I read Bloomberg Businessweek‘s article entitled “Management by the Numbers,” in which they review how IBM has been building mathematical models of its… Read More »Are You FUNGIBLE? (Hint: You Don’t Want To Be In Today’s Labor Market)

It’s easy to get excited when an employer is interested in you, especially when you haven’t had much luck getting interviews or job offers. But… Read More »How To Decline A Job Offer

Landing a job interview is a big deal, but making the wrong impression on the hiring manager can kill your chances before you even realize… Read More »5 Ways To Kill Your Chances With A Hiring Manager

How can you make an effective resume after getting fired? People get fired from their jobs for various reasons. However, to a potential new employer,… Read More »How To Create An Effective Resume Even If You Were Fired

Did you know that there are interview questions that might seem legitimate but are actually illegal? While there are some that are clearly inappropriate, not… Read More »6 Types Of Illegal Interview Questions To Watch Out For

The concept of “spring cleaning” also extends to your career. In fact, spring is the perfect time to take a look at your resume and… Read More »3 Easy Ways To Spring-Clean Your Resume

It’s easy to think that taking a lower-level position means putting the brakes on your career track or even taking a step back. But in… Read More »4 Things To Know Before Taking A Lower-Level Position

“Do you have any questions for me?” This is typically the final question you will be asked in a job interview. Ask the wrong questions,… Read More »5 Things To Ask In A Job Interview

Is your job search turning into a grind with no end in sight? It may be time to take a step back and reevaluate your… Read More »Spring Cleaning: 4 Ways To Fix Your Job Search

As a white-collar professional, do you feel like you’re invisible in your job search? If you’re like most unemployed job seekers right now, you’ve tried… Read More »Why White-Collar Professionals Struggle To Get Noticed (And How Pro Voice Can Change That)

There is one rule I always tell job seekers to follow in regard to their job search activities. Under no circumstances should you ever do… Read More »Job Seekers: Never Do This On Mondays

Introduction to Online Education With the digital transformation across industries, online education has become a powerful catalyst for those wishing to shift career paths. Geographical… Read More »How Online Education Empowers Career Transition

The first challenge with your resume is getting it into the hands of an actual person. Over the past decade, getting through applicant tracking systems… Read More »4 Tips For Writing A Powerful Resume

If you’re a job seeker, this simple yet powerful exercise will change the way you market yourself to employers. It’s honestly going to blow your… Read More »How To Market Yourself In A Job Search: The 7-Word Challenge

You’ve always been told that you shouldn’t write, “To Whom It May Concern,” on your cover letter. But what should you do when you don’t… Read More »Quick Tip: Use ‘Dear Hiring Team’ On Your Cover Letter

You’ve made it through the rigorous interview process successfully, and the organization has extended you an offer for employment. Congratulations! This is an exciting milestone,… Read More »Understanding The Job Offer Letter And Package

So, you think you know everything about writing a good resume? That’s great, but a lot of people really don’t—and even the most experienced professionals… Read More »3 Things EVERYONE Needs To Know About Resumes

Do you think age discrimination is affecting your job search? Do you feel like you are losing out to the competition because you’re older? If… Read More »How To Overcome Age Discrimination In Your 2025 Job Search

If your resume has made it into the “yes” pile, the next step is often a phone screening. This initial conversation allows employers to quickly… Read More »6 Tips To Ace Your Phone Interview

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When you’re really nervous for a job interview, it can work against you. You might not realize it, but your nervousness can actually make you… Read More »How To Avoid Appearing Overconfident During Interviews

Ever wonder what having LinkedIn skills endorsements says about you to employers? Endorsements are supposed to help your profile. Yet, in some instances, they may… Read More »3 Things To Know About LinkedIn Endorsements

Keeping employees happy and attracting new talent can be a challenge for any company. One tool that often gets overlooked? An HR blog! It’s not… Read More »The Benefits of an HR Blog for Employee Engagement and Recruitment

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What do you do when the company you worked for has changed names multiple times? What should you put on your resume? How should you… Read More »How To List A Company That Changed Names On Your Resume And LinkedIn Profile

Got a touch of the “weekend flu” or the “Monday blues” this week? You’re not alone. However, you shouldn’t let that get you down! Mondays… Read More »3 Tips For Crushing Monday Mornings

Which one describes your morning more accurately? a) Waking up excited to head into work and do what you love. b) Waking up dreading work… Read More »5 Tips For Reclaiming Your Career & Finding Happiness

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When it comes to measuring success at work, whether as an entry-level professional, experienced manager, or senior executive, many of us instinctively turn to quantifiable… Read More »How To Measure Success Beyond Just Hitting Goals and Numbers

When you think of every company you’ve worked for throughout your career, how many of them would you describe as “transparent”? For most professionals, their… Read More »Workplace Transparency: What It Means And How To Foster It At Every Level

Who typically owns the software at your organization—IT or the business? Many organizations default to IT-led software ownership from historical practices, and then the software… Read More »Empowering Business Teams To Own Their Software (With IT As A Strategic Partner)

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I’ve been a professional career coach since 2002. Over the last 20-plus years, I have learned a lot about the industry and what it takes… Read More »5 Hard Lessons I’ve Learned As A Career Coach

While cupid’s arrow shouldn’t be aimed anywhere near the workplace, there are some fun and appropriate ways to celebrate this holiday of love. From small… Read More »6 Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day At Work

Phone interviews are becoming more and more important in the job search. They are your gateway to get to the face-to-face interview. Employers try to… Read More »3 Surprising Phone Interview Tips

After a long day at work, sometimes all you want to do is sit on the couch, eat a bag of chips, and zone out… Read More »Why You Should Embrace Networking (Especially If You Hate It)

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Why is figuring out what we want to do with our lives so painfully difficult? Seriously! It’s like we’ve all been given this massive amount… Read More »3 Questions That Will Help You Find Your Dream Job