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7 steps to rock your face-to-face interview

It’s time for your in-person interview. Maybe you’re here after acing an initial phone interview, or maybe you just skipped straight to this stage. You have a suit cleaned and pressed, copies of your resume ready in a folder, and dreams…

How to properly read a job posting so you don’t apply to a terrible job

When you’re on the job hunt, it’s almost like you need to become fluent in a new language. You need to look at a job description and figure out if it fits your experience and then whether applying for the job is even worth your time. You…

How to get a job at a startup

Want to join a startup, but you’re not sure where to start? Or maybe you think you're out of the running because tech isn't your thing? Never fear, even if you’re not a coder or designer, there are still a few choice jobs out there that…

9 jobs for people who don’t like people

Some people thrive on human interaction, but this certainly isn’t true of everyone. Perhaps you’re an introvert. Maybe being around people actually makes your skin crawl. Of course, even people who do not like being around other people still…

These 6 part-time jobs come with benefits

People want part-time jobs for a number of reasons—schedule flexibility, side hustle, and the chance to gain experience in a new field are just a few. But while part-time work is increasingly common, these jobs don’t always have the same…

10 of the fastest growing jobs right now

When you’re thinking about starting your career or switching careers to change things up, there are a number of important factors: skills and qualifications, the education you’ll need to get started (or move up), and—perhaps the biggest…

These 5 Microsoft Word tweaks that will make your resume shine

A good resume is your foot in the door at the best companies. Even if you have a solid background filled with relevant jobs that make you an ideal candidate, you still need your resume's formatting to sing. Your number one goal is to make it…

How to answer “Walk me through your resume” in a job interview

You’re all excited for your interview and then you get the dreaded question. “Walk me through your resume,” the interviewer says. “Walk through it yourself!” you think. “Can’t you read?” We kid—of course, you can only think…

Should you still consider becoming a telephone operator?

It’s an iconic image from the middle of the 20th century: a telephone operator sitting at a crazily lit-up switchboard, wearing headphones and directing phone calls wherever they need to go. Technologically, we’ve moved on and digitized—average…

9 top jobs to pursue if you’re bilingual

Having another language under your belt can be a huge career asset in today’s crowded market. People on two sides of a language divide will rely on you to effectively and fluently convey information back and forth. If you’re bilingual (or…