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June 2025

Who (and Who Not) To Ask for a Reference
What's almost as important as your resume and cover letter, and much more likely to slip your mind during the job search process?
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
So, You’ve Chosen the Wrong Career. Here’s What to Do Next.
It’s a long life, and most career paths are more winding roads than straight lines.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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Job Searching? Don’t Forget These 12 Important Things
Job searching is a game of multitasking. It's easy to let something slip through the cracks.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
How To Get (and Give) Great Recommendations
A reference can make or break a job search. Here's how to write a recommendation (or ask for one from a contact).
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
May Jobs Report: The Labor Market Is Slowing Down
On the surface, this looks like an OK jobs report. Dig deeper, and the cracks start to show.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
How To Find Companies That Are Still Hiring
If your job search is stalled, take a break from looking for specific job openings and focus on finding the companies that are hiring now. Here's how to…
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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May 2025

The Job Market Sucks. We’re Here To Help.
We started this newsletter in May 2024 with a mission to help people find new jobs and build their careers. We had no idea what was coming next.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
$2 Offer: Upgrade to Paid for $2/Month or $10/Year
It’s our birthdays and we got you a present!
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
Should You Accept a Job Offer if You Don't Like the Boss?
Here’s how to tell if the hiring manager will be a bad boss to work for—and what to do about it.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
Roundup: The Best Tools for Career Success
In the old days, finding job searching and career development tools was easier. Today, there are almost too many options. We've narrowed it down for…
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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