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Get ahead of losing your job - it’s easier to find a new job while you’re employed. That may seem really obvious, but few heed the...

To enable the #OpenToWork feature: Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. Click View profile. Click the Add profile...

LinkedIn will default to your job title unless you edit it. When you’re job searching, it makes the most sense to make it stand out with keywords that match what you’re looking for. Keep it at six to twelve words, 120 characters. Other options: Use your elevator pitch: I help job seekers create their future Share something personable: Content writing, keyword searching and finding the missing piece are a few of my favorite things. Actionable: Empowering job seekers to change

You will greatly improve your chance of getting an interview by including a cover letter, even if you’re not prompted to in an online...

Ensure your references are ready to shine when you need them. Select three individuals: a colleague you've worked with, a supervisor you...

Grant yourself the invaluable gift of time and embark on a journey of self-discovery through thoughtful planning. Consider what truly...

Starting with the Don’t: Typos, past tense for a present job, personal pronouns: It’s really hard to edit your own work. Do: Always have someone take a look at your final copy. The more eyes the better. (That doesn’t mean they should make suggestions. Be sure to clarify what you’re asking them to do or you may end up rewriting the whole thing.)

Where do you work best? Office or home or both? Travel, some, or none? Can you work outside a 9-5 parameter? Fluorescent lights, no windows, climate-controlled air? Parking, commute, lunch room, coffee available? If you’re in a situation now that isn’t working for you, pinpoint what the problems are.

You don’t want to leave your job search to chance. Determine how much time a week you want to spend on your job search and then commit to that. Block out the time on your calendar and then use a spreadsheet to stay organized with your job search efforts. You could include things like keywords and job titles that you frequently search for. You can also keep track of the jobs you have applied for and any next steps for following up. This will help you to save time, since all of

Follow this advice when choosing an email address for your job search: Your email address should not be suggestive, flirtatious, generic, silly, or funny. It should be professional and easy to remember and create awareness. It should include your name, preferably first name and last name. It should be a personal email address, not one shared with a spouse or family. Try not to use numbers or underscores.