IMAGINE MEETING a stranger at a party. What makes for a successful encounter? Lesson one is to heed the wisdom of a shampoo commercial from the 1980s: you never get a second chance to make a first ...

Crafting an impressive resume can be a game-changer when it comes to landing your dream job. It's your personal marketing tool, highlighting your skills, experience, and qualifications. But how do you ...

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’ve been on the job search for a while. You’ve been coming across a lot of listings that you are interested in. You know that you have qualifications and the right ...

It’s easy, and frankly common, to sink hundreds of hours into a job hunt. The longer your job hunt takes, the more desperate it can start to feel and the more hours you may feel like you have to ...

Have you been applying to hundreds of jobs, yet remained uninvited for an interview? You have a unique collection of educational, professional and life experiences. Isn’t that enough material for a ...

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So if you can’t beat ‘em, how do you join them and use AI to write résumés that stand out in a sea of applications? Résumé writing experts say it’s important to avoid common pitfalls and know when a ...

The job market is getting more competitive. There were 8.8 million job openings in November – down 18% from the year prior and the lowest level since March 2021. Meanwhile, roughly 85% of U.S. workers ...

Job hunting in today’s digital-first world requires a standout resume. Learning how to write a CV that gets noticed in 2025 means understanding current trends, using data smartly, and tailoring every ...

This story was originally published on Jan. 8, 2024, and has been updated. When was the last time you updated your resume? If it's been a while, you might want to give it a refresh, says Cynthia Pong, ...