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A 4-Week Plan to Perfect Your Resume

In just four weeks, you can focus your research, select powerful keywords, and perfect your resume to convince any employer you're their right next hire. Here's how.read more

What to Do If Your Post-Grad Job Plans Don't Work Out

What do you do when your post-grad career plans don't work out as planned? Use the following expert tips to make a new plan and secure another job offer.read more

How to Select the Best Resume Format: 6 Tips for New Grads

Calling all recent college graduates: these six tips can help you pick the best resume format to leverage your education, skills, and know-how and land an entry-level position!read more

6 Things to Omit From Your First Cover Letter

You may know what to include in your first cover letter, but do you know what to omit? Here are six things to leave out of this key document.read more

How to Perfect the 5 Sections of a Cover Letter

Hiring managers expect your cover letter structure to comprise five basic parts. Here's how to write each section for job application success.read more

Entry-Level Resume Mistakes to Avoid as a New Grad

Don't tarnish your first job hunt with an error-ridden resume. Avoid the most common mistakes seen by recruiters by following these entry-level resume tips.read more

How to Ace the First 6 Months of Your First-Ever Job

If you're a college grad entering the workforce for the first time, here are six big things you should aim to accomplish during the first six months of a new job.read more

How to Build a LinkedIn Profile

Fresh out of college and ready to enter the job market? Read these tips on how to build a LinkedIn profile for new grads who have little to no work experience.read more

Ho-Ho-How to Start Your Job Search: A Winter Break Checklist for Soon-to-Be Graduates

Winter break is a great time for college seniors to start thinking about their postgrad career plans. Use this checklist to get organized, wrap up loose ends, and get your job search underway.read more

A No-Stress Guide to Writing a Resume With No Experience

As a job seeker, you may be intimidated if you don't have a lot to write about on your resume. Follow these tips to get the job you want with limited experience.read more