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11 Do's and Don'ts for Starting a New Job
Are you about to start a new job? Here's what to do (and what not to do) during your first days and weeks at your new employer.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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
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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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
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
SPECIAL EDITION: Resources for Unemployed Federal Workers
Are you a federal worker who has recently lost your job? This is a scary time but you are not alone. Here’s where to look for help.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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ANNIVERSARY EDITION: 10 Most-Read Articles — Free Tools, Unemployment Resources, and How To Get Hired Quickly
If we needed proof that the job market is rough right now, we could just look at the stats for our most popular articles of the past year.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
Are You Making These Job Search Mistakes?
There's a ton of advice telling you what you should do when you're job hunting, but there are also some things you shouldn't do.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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