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4 Selfish Reasons to Volunteer During Your Job Hunt

By | 4 Comments | May 17, 2013

Doing good for others can mean doing good for yourself. Here are a few tips for using volunteering to boost your career. Read »

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How to Sabotage Your Career By Landing the Wrong Job

By | 5 Comments | May 16, 2013

Is the role you’re going after right for you? Don’t just take any job that falls onto your plate—make sure it’s the right one. Read »

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6 Tips for Incorporating Multiple Interests Into One Career

By | 8 Comments | May 14, 2013

Cringe at the thought of pursuing only one career? Here’s how to integrate several interests into your work. Read »

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4 Lucrative Job Alternatives to Consider This Summer

By | 7 Comments | May 13, 2013

Whether you’re fresh out of school or looking to make extra cash this summer, don’t overlook these non-traditional jobs. Read »

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5 Yoga Lessons to Apply to Your Job Hunt

By | 8 Comments | May 10, 2013

Apply these on-the-mat lessons to your off-the-mat job search. Read »

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How One Job Seeker “Kickstarted” His Resume

By | 6 Comments | May 9, 2013

Crowdfunding your career search? Kind of—learn how one savvy job hunter used a Kickstarter-themed resume to land a position. Read »

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Your Guide to Applying for a Job in 150 Characters or Less

By | 10 Comments | May 8, 2013

Don’t freak out if a job application requires you to condense your skills and experience into a short bio. These tips will help you get there. Read »

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3 Reasons Job Seekers Should Be Willing to Do Anything

By | 2 Comments | May 3, 2013

Should job seekers be willing to dabble in all sorts of tasks, even those that don’t exactly align with their dream job? Absolutely. Here’s why. Read »

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9 Lessons Learned the Hard Way From 9 Job Interviews

By | 13 Comments | April 30, 2013

Even if you don’t land the job, you can still learn from the interview experience. Use these tips to make each interview better than your last. Read »

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Job Hunting? 5 Ways to Optimize Your Social Profiles That Most Job Seekers Overlook

By | 16 Comments | April 24, 2013

Your resume is no longer just on paper. Because companies are increasingly likely to look at your online profiles, your social media accounts should be in tip-top shape. Read »

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How to Get a Job Like a Superhero (Podcast)

By | No Comments | April 22, 2013

Add a little levity (and a boost) to your job search by studying the lessons provided by your favorite superheros. Read »

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How to Decipher Job Ads So You Actually Know What You’re Applying For

By | 6 Comments | April 22, 2013

Let’s admit it: scouring job ads isn’t the best way to find a job. But if you must include that in your job-search strategy, don’t make these mistakes. Read »

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9 Companies That Offer Unlimited Time Off—And They’re Hiring!

By | 3 Comments | April 19, 2013

If you like great perks like unlimited vacation time and the possibility to perhaps work abroad, then these companies are for you. Read »

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7 Cool Science Jobs That Don’t Require a PhD

By | 3 Comments | April 19, 2013

The demand—and pay scale—for science jobs is great. Even better? You don’t need a PhD to snag many fun and exciting science-related gigs. Read »