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How To Get (and Give) Great Recommendations
A reference can make or break a job search. Here's how to write a recommendation (or ask for one from a contact).
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
May Jobs Report: The Labor Market Is Slowing Down
On the surface, this looks like an OK jobs report. Dig deeper, and the cracks start to show.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
How To Find Companies That Are Still Hiring
If your job search is stalled, take a break from looking for specific job openings and focus on finding the companies that are hiring now. Here's how to…
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
The Job Market Sucks. We’re Here To Help.
We started this newsletter in May 2024 with a mission to help people find new jobs and build their careers. We had no idea what was coming next.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
$2 Offer: Upgrade to Paid for $2/Month or $10/Year
It’s our birthdays and we got you a present!
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
Should You Accept a Job Offer if You Don't Like the Boss?
Here’s how to tell if the hiring manager will be a bad boss to work for—and what to do about it.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
Roundup: The Best Tools for Career Success
In the old days, finding job searching and career development tools was easier. Today, there are almost too many options. We've narrowed it down for…
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
SPECIAL EDITION: Resources for Unemployed Federal Workers
Are you a federal worker who has recently lost your job? This is a scary time but you are not alone. Here’s where to look for help.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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ANNIVERSARY EDITION: 10 Most-Read Articles — Free Tools, Unemployment Resources, and How To Get Hired Quickly
If we needed proof that the job market is rough right now, we could just look at the stats for our most popular articles of the past year.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
Are You Making These Job Search Mistakes?
There's a ton of advice telling you what you should do when you're job hunting, but there are also some things you shouldn't do.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
Is This the Last Good Jobs Report?
If you read this report after a news blackout, you might think the job market was pretty healthy. But if you’ve been reading the news, you'll notice a…
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
7 Ways to Find Childcare on a Budget
Whether you've been called back to the office or you're looking for your next job, there are all kinds of reasons why you might need childcare in a…
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
SPECIAL EDITION: It’s Not You. It’s Everything Else.
This is the most challenging job market we have seen in a very long time. But there are signs of hope even in the chaos.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
Free Google Tools for Job Seekers
Google has lots of free tools you can use to help grow your career and find your next job. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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