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200+ Sales Statistics [Cold Calling, Follow-up, Closing Rates]

200 essential sales statistics sales pros must know in 2021. Gauge your competition, see what the industry benchmarks are, and more.

What Does Relevant Experience Mean? [With Examples]

Relevant experience might be the single most important thing HR wants to see on your resume. Learn the meaning of relevant experience and how to prove you have it with this guide.

Reference Letter of Recommendation Template (20+ Tips)

A reference letter can make or break an application. Learn how to write a letter of reference so compelling that it lands the interview.

65+ Best Questions to Ask an Interviewer & Land Top Jobs

Interviews are conversations, not an interrogation. Ask HR the right questions in a job interview and you’ll start work on Monday. Here are the best interview questions to ask.

Project Management Skills: Soft, Hard, & Technical (List)

See a full list of project management skills and competencies, check out insights from PM insiders and get a handy guide on putting PM skills on a resume!

Politics at Work: a 2021 Study on Politics in the Workplace

In an increasingly polarized society, it can be hard to avoid politics at work, even if things turn ugly. So who’s willing to cross that line?

17 Phone Interview Tips and Hacks that Guarantee the Next Round

Actionable phone interview tips: how to prepare, what to expect, how to perform well. Use them and you’ll get to the next round after every phone screen!

Personal Mission Statement (30+ Examples & Writing Guide)

If you don’t have a personal mission statement, you’re probably wasting a lot of time. See why and how to write a personal mission statement that’ll make all your choices easy.

107 Part Time Jobs Near Me (Weekend, Online, & Daytime)

Here are 107 of the best part time jobs, plus expert advice on how to get a part time job fast, be it online, on the weekend, or as second jobs. Everything you need. Read on!

Organizational Skills: Definition & Examples for Your Resume

Learn all you need about organizational skills: What are organizational skills? Why are organizational skills important? How to nail them when job-hunting?

80+ Online Jobs: Find the Best Legitimate Work Opportunities that Pay

Online jobs are all the rage now. Learn how to find remote jobs and work from home or the cafe. Over 80 examples, salaries & 15+ online job boards included!

50% Boomers Agree: Boomer Is the N-Word of Ageism [Survey]

Is “ok boomer” the “kids these days” of the youngest generation? Is it funny, offensive or both? We ask 1,000+ Americans.

Worst Office Sins in the American Workplace [2021 Study]

What’s the worst act you’ve committed or seen at work? We ask 1,000+ Americans and the results are shocking.

Dating Coworkers in Numbers: 2021 Study

Mixing work and romance is a tricky business. In this study, we investigate whether or not Americans have dated their co-workers and how their relationships influenced their work lives.

List of 28 Common Office Pet Peeves [Worst of 2021—Survey]

Remember the last time your coworker microwaved fish? We all get annoyed at work. But what office situation is *the* worst of all? That’s exactly what we found out.

112 Nonprofit Jobs—How to Find Non Profit Organizations Near Me

Find nonprofit jobs with the best nonprofit job boards plus the quickest method to find them fast. See 112 careers in nonprofits, plus a useful non-profit organizations list.

How to Network Your Way Into a $100,000 Job [Real-Life Story]

Meet Elle Torres who got her dream $100,000+ in her twenties, *before* finishing her degree. And the best part? She used a strategy you can replicate and network your way into any job you want.

Multitasking as a Skill: Myth or Must-Have for Employers

Whether or not the human brain can really multitask, HR managers will continue to look for this skill in applicants. Find out why recruiters care so much about multitasking.

Money Talks… But Do We Talk About Money? 2021 Study

Joy, shame, stress. Nothing can cause so many emotions the way money does. We asked 1000 Americans how much they’re willing to share about their finances.

Millennials Are Killing…It! [2021 Study in Defense of the Millennial]

Millennials have killed everything around them. Or have they? We asked more than 1000 people what they think of Millennials and compared that to reality.

How to List Microsoft Office Skills on a Resume in 2021

What are Microsoft Office skills? How to list them on a resume? And what does it mean to be a “proficient” MS Office user? Read on and find out.

40+ Top Marketing Skills: List & Examples for Your Resume

See a full list of essential marketing skills, and up-to-date statistics on marketing skills most in demand in 2021. Plus, a step-by-step guide on putting marketing skills on a resume.

Top 10 Management Skills: List & Examples for Your Resume

A management skills list beyond the typical. See the managerial skills you really need, and how to prove management skills on a resume/interview to get the job.

Living Without Pay in a Time of Crisis [2021 Study]

We live in troubled times. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has destroyed lives and livelihoods so we asked 1,000+ Americans whether they could live without pay.

Leadership Skills: List of Examples (Also for a Resume)

150 best leadership skills for resumes in 2019. Learn the qualities of a leader employers hunt for. See how to put the skills of a leader on a resume to get hired fast.

What to Do When You Get Fired [187 Career Experts' Tips]

Imagine you just lost your job. If you’re one of the 141,667 U.S. employees facing that this month, you don’t have to imagine. In your near future? Financial troubles, marital stress, a thundering whack to your self-esteem… Wait. It doesn’t have to be like this. Here’s what you need to do in the next few days to make sure you’ll handle this nightmare well.

450 Job Titles for Professional Positions [Current & Desired]

Massive list of job titles grouped by fields like business, IT, sales, office, construction, customer service, and more. Find every job position here.

30 Best Jobs for Teens Near Me (First, Part Time, Summer)

30 jobs for teens you can apply for today. See lists of the best teen jobs, including online jobs for teens and summer jobs for teens. Even better? You’ll learn a quick trick to unlock teen jobs on powerful job search sites to serve up real openings near you in seconds. Get that first job and start cashing real paychecks now!