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June 3, 2026

The Ultimate Job Search Guide

Need help landing your next gig? Check out our advice on how to find a job, write your resume and cover letter and ace your interviews.

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February 24, 2026

5 Tips for Getting Hired in the AI Era

Want to stand out in this fast-moving, tech-powered job market? Check out these smart, actionable tips.

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July 17, 2025

4 Top Tips for Sprucing Up Your Resume

Let’s be honest — your resume isn’t going to magically update itself while you sleep (though wouldn’t that be nice?). Check out these tips for giving your resume a bit of a makeover — and get it in shape for today’s market.

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June 20, 2025

Cover Letters: Go Big or Go Home

Applying for a job? Write a cover letter that reflects your strengths and sets you apart from the AI-generated pack using these tips from career coach Matt Youngquist.

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March 31, 2025

Application Tracking Systems Demystified: Separating Fact from Fiction in Hiring

If you’re worried about ATS automatically rejecting your resume, don’t — it’s a myth! Read on to separate ATFS fact from fiction and how to help ensure your resume gets into the hands of humans.

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August 29, 2023

How to Negotiate Salary and Benefits After 50

Be sure you’re not leaving money on the table the next time you land a new job by following these tips and a step-by-step script for negotiating your salary after age 50.

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June 17, 2023

ChatGPT as a Job-Hunting Tool: Does it Live Up to the Hype?

Can AI tools such as ChatGPT 4 play a valuable role in job seeking? Find out as career coach Matt Youngquist tests out how the site performs with common job search challenges.

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April 27, 2023

5 Ways to Outhustle Your Competition and Land a Job in a Tight Economy

How should you respond when the job market experiences a downturn? Step up your game. Here are five ways to outhustle your competition and land a job in a tight market.

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August 26, 2022

4 Proactive Approaches to Overcoming Weaknesses in the Interviewing Process

Worried a missing credential could prevent you from receiving a job offer? Consider trying these 4 approaches to overcoming weaknesses in the interview process.

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August 15, 2022

Top 9 Tips for Supercharging Your LinkedIn Profile

You're on LinkedIn — but so are 400+ million other professionals. Stand out from the crowd with career coach Matt Younquist’s top 9 tips for doing LinkedIn right.

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March 23, 2022

9 Top Job Boards for People of Color

Find employers who are stepping up their efforts to build an inclusive and equitable workforce with these 9 top job boards for people of color.

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May 23, 2019

How to Ace an Informational Interview

Most of us know that informational interviews are useful, but what's the best way to land — and nail — one? Here are eight tips to help you make the most of this professional tool.

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November 1, 2018

Avoiding Analysis Paralysis in Your Job Hunt

Looking for a job can leave anyone feeling overwhelmed. These tips will help you overcome the analysis paralysis that can derail your job search.

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August 30, 2018

What to Ask in Your Next Interview

Interviewing is a two-way street, so follow our recruiter's tips to ensure you're asking the right questions in your next interview.

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February 2, 2018

How to Land Your Resume in the Yes Pile

Ever feel like your resume lands in some mysterious dark hole after you apply for a job? Get pro tips on what to do to make your submission stronger and more likely to get a closer look.

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November 28, 2017

Resumes vs. LinkedIn Profiles: 5 Things You Need to Know

If your LinkedIn profile is basically a carbon copy of your resume, it may be time to make some changes. Find out how to differentiate these two job-search mainstays with insights from career coach Matt Youngquist.

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September 29, 2017

10 Ways to Step Up Your Interviewing Game

The interview is the gateway to your next gig, so what can you do to set yourself up for success? Prepare with a few tips from a pro.

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