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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!

100 Great Jobs for Seniors for Money, Friends, Freedom, and Flexibility

Want jobs for seniors to earn cash or work part-time? Want flexible hours, less responsibility, or want to work from home? See these jobs for senior citizens.

100+ Great Jobs for People with Disabilities to Get You Out and Earning

Want jobs for people with disabilities? Get lists of jobs for disabled people + job sites, federal government jobs, and part time disability jobs near you.

Job Search Statistics for 2021 (Ultimate List)

About 58% job seekers report their job search lasted 2 months or less. About 13% of candidates spend 7 months or more (even years) looking for a job. For employers, positions open for a few months should signal that the recruiting process might be faulty.

How Human is HR? Beyond Hiring & Firing [2021 Study]

Everybody hates HR. Or do they? We found out what workers think of HR and discovered shocking examples of what does, and doesn’t, get reported to them.

50+ Best Job Interview Tips & Tricks That Get Jobs

The best job interview tips to turn any interview into a success. Last minutes before the meeting? Preparing well in advance? We've got it all.

Interpersonal Skills: Definition and Examples

Learn everything you need about interpersonal skills. What are interpersonal skills? How to identify them? How to nail people skills when job-hunting?

15+ Best Informational Interview Questions to Ask

These 15 informational interview questions will take your job search from the slow lane to light speed. The best questions to ask in an informational interview give you special knowledge, plus insider allies pulling to get you hired fast. Learn the information interview questions that break the ice and multiply your network!

Illegal Interview Questions an Employer Cannot Ask [So Don't Answer!]

List of illegal interview questions outlawed by the EEOC. Don’t ask & don’t answer these illegal job interview questions—and find out what to say instead.

20+ Best Ice Breaker Questions & Games

Best icebreaker games and questions. Learn how to break the ice in meetings and other professional contexts. Make everyone feel at ease and avoid awkwardness.

Human Resource Terminologies [Career & Employment Terms]

Have trouble understanding some employment or career words and phrases? Don't worry; you're not alone. Human Resources and job recruiters often have their own recruitment lexicon, but with our glossary of career, recruitment, and HR terms, you'll be able to understand what they mean right away.

How to Write a Job Description (Free Template & Examples of Job Ads)

A quick job description template & guide to write a job description fast. Plus expert tips for Facebook job postings, LinkedIn job postings, and more.

How To Sleep Better: The Importance of Healthy Sleep Habits [+Tips]

How important is sleep, why should you care, and how will improper sleep hygiene mess with your health and wellness? Learn how to sleep better from this expert-driven guide.

How to Quit a Job Gracefully (How to Tell Your Boss You're Quitting)

Peace out, I quit. It’s time to move on. Whether you hate your boss or not, you need to know how to quit a job gracefully. Stop the burning bridge with this fast guide to quitting.

How to Negotiate a Salary: 30+ Tips and Examples

How to negotiate a salary and get what you deserve. Learn how to ask for more money in an interview and beyond! (Extra information on negotiating perks and benefits!)

How to Introduce Yourself Professionally & Casually [Examples]

Learn how to introduce yourself professionally in various contexts. Find out what to pay attention to, and what’s the best way to introduce yourself.

How to Get an Internship: Where to Find & Land Internships

How to find an internship in a few easy steps. Get inside advice nobody's telling you on how to get an internship, the best internship finders + how to ask for an internship. What they’re not saying about job fairs, networking, and tailoring your resume could sink your job search. Find internships fast and land the best now!

How to Find a Headhunter or Recruiter to Get You a Job [Hiring Tips]

How to find and hire a headhunter to find you a job. Learn how to connect to recruiters via LinkedIn and elsewhere. Find out how to talk to job agents and get hired!

How to Decline a Job Offer Politely (Bonus: Email Sample)

Thanks, but no thanks. You’ve got a better offer. How to tell the hiring team without stepping on toes? Use this guide for how to decline a job offer gracefully (with examples).

What Should I Major In? How to Choose a Major in 9 Steps

What should I major in? This question causes anxiety in the heart of every student, but with the help of this complete tutorial, you'll soon learn how to choose a major you’ll love Tips and advice from experts will get you on your way to choosing a major for university and college courses right away.