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Category: Job Search

Find articles to help you in your job search, including tips on resume writing, interview preparation, and networking. Discover strategies to stand out in a competitive job market and land your dream job.

  • Eight of the Fastest Growing Career Fields (and How to Align Your Job Skills)

    Are you thinking of changing jobs or careers into a growing career field? According to a recent study, roughly 96% of workers are currently looking for a new job. Even if you don’t want to make a giant career change (like switching industries), it’s never a bad idea to gain new skills to make yourself…

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  • How to Expand Your Professional Network in 2023

    Are you looking to expand your professional network in 2023? Studies show that most jobs are found through networking. That means if you're job searching this year, tapping into your network is key. Whether you're looking for a new job or wanting to make new contacts in your field (or both), this article will walk…

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  • How to Write a Killer LinkedIn Profile

    How do you write a killer LinkedIn profile? As a professional career coach (and someone who has looked at a LOT of LinkedIn profiles), I can safely say most job seekers have no clue. Unless you have a guide or a career coach helping you (eh em, like myself), you will probably do what 98%…

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  • How to Find a Job in 2023

    Do you want to know how to find a job in 2023? It can feel overwhelming to search for a new job or career path. Between updating your resume and cover letter, building and leveraging your professional network, to sharpening your interview skills, there's a lot to focus on all at once.Step One: ReflectThe good…

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  • Stay-At-Home Mom Resumes – Quickly Land that Job!

    Writing a killer stay-at-home-mom resume can feel daunting. For example, you might be wondering how to write your resume with an employment gap. Maybe you're afraid you are lacking skills to re-enter the workforce. Or maybe you're just not sure what to put on stay-at-home mom on resume.Well, you're not alone! According to a recent…

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  • Top 10 LinkedIn Mistakes for Moms Returning to Work

    I breathed a giant sigh of relief. My resume and cover letter were finally tailored toward the position that would soon become my first job after a long career pause.But there was one more thing I had to do. It had been nagging at me for weeks. My LinkedIn profile needed some serious updating.Feeling panicky,…

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  • Top Work From Home Jobs for Moms in 2022

    These days moms are juggling more than ever (um, homeschooling anyone?!). Therefore finding flexible work from home jobs for moms in 2021 is key. While the pandemic has wreaked havoc in many ways, there is a major upside for moms career-wise. More and more companies are offering partial or full work from home job opportunities…

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  • 30 Scam-Free Side Hustles 2022

    There are plenty of reasons to do a side hustle, which is a part-time, flexible job that you can do while working full-time or staying at home and caring for your kids. Read below for an extensive list of side hustles, including jobs from home, online jobs from home, creative jobs, and remote jobs.Before you…

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