Remember buying resume paper? There were so many options. You wanted your resume and cover letter to be pretty, yet professional, and you wanted it to stand out but not too much. Then sites like ...

Last week I got a note from a reader, asking me for advice about how to elicit a response to her online job applications. “With the technology age upon us, I have been actively applying to employment ...

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If you’re currently in pursuit of a new job, the temptation to apply to as many opportunities as possible might be strong. However, it’s crucial to exercise caution, as deceptive job postings are ...

As a hiring manager, I’ve written a lot of job descriptions. And let me be honest: They’ve all been wish lists–a combination of what I need and what I want from a candidate. A job description includes ...

Laura has been looking for work online for over a year. She knows someone knows how to get an online job and that they exist, because she keeps hearing about friends of friends who have them. "I know ...

Kimberly Cassady, chief talent officer at Cornerstone OnDemand, has seen this scenario play out too many times. A man is promoted at work and soon after the announcement is made a female employee will ...

If you are applying for jobs online, do your research before accepting an interview or employment offer. Job scammers have gotten very sophisticated, convincingly claiming to represent real employers, ...

What should I put for expected salary on a job application is a question that many job seekers wrestle with each time they apply for a job. When it comes to salary negotiation, you know that stating a ...

"Do I really need to follow up on a job application?" Clients ask this all the time. Or they'll issue this sort of statement: "If they want me, they will call me." This is the wrong approach to take.