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Dear Sir or Madam: Is It Appropriate to Use It? Best Alternatives

Starting a cover letter with “Dear Sir or Madam” will definitely tell the hiring manager something about you—but nothing good. Learn better alternatives to this letter salutation.

What is Your Management Style? Best Answers (+10 Examples)

Here's how to answer the "What is Your Management Style?" question at your next interview. Our proven method works in almost EVERY case. See examples for specific professions.

How to Address a Cover Letter (And Who Should It Be To?)

Who to address a cover letter to? How to address a cover letter with no name? See best cover letter addressing tips AND actionable examples. Read more!

Letter of Intent: Template & Writing Guide (With Examples)

You’d do a better job than all those applicants. But that new employer doesn’t know it—yet. Prove it with a letter of intent that knocks their socks off.

How to End a Cover Letter [20+ Closing Paragraph Examples]

Learn how to end a cover letter in the best way. Check out our closing paragraph examples, good ending sentences, and samples of great cover letter endings.

How to Best Answer "What Motivates You?" Interview Question

“What motivates you to do good job at work?” Learn how to best reply the what motivates you interview question and what answers you should definitely avoid.

How to Find a Headhunter or Recruiter to Get You a Job Now

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!

80+ Online Jobs to Work From Home / Remotely and Get Paid

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!

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.

61 Real Stay at Home Mom Jobs and How to Get a Good One Fast

Jobs for stay at home moms aren’t hard-to-get. They’re 1000x easier than giving birth or handling a billion tantrums. See 61 SAHM jobs here and tips to get one quick.

25 Most Common Teacher Interview Questions & Answers in 2022

The 25 most common teacher interview questions and answers to prep for any teaching interview. Know what they’ll ask in advance. Prepare for the top interview questions for teachers with a time-tested approach. Don’t get caught in your underwear! Walk into the teacher interview ready and calm and land that job!

How to Best Answer "Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?"

Here's how to answer the "Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?" interview question. Includes best answer examples and job interview tips from experts!

20+ Top Situational Interview Questions and Answers

What are situational interview questions? How to answer them during a job interview? Here are 20+ situational interview questions and answers to help you out!

Top 20 Phone Interview Questions & Answers [Best Examples]

Got the dreaded phone interview coming up? No problem. The best way to learn how to prepare for a phone interview is to simply understand what telephone interview questions you will likely get asked. Our guide gives some examples of phone interview questions and answers to get you ready in no time.

450 Job Titles for Professional Positions [List of Examples]

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

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.

How to Quit a Job & Tell Your Boss You're Leaving (Examples)

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.

Getting Rich Quick: What People Will Do for a High Income

Sex, drugs, murder. Just a few of the things our survey respondents would be willing to do to earn big. Read on to discover just how far people will go to get rich.

More Frightening Than Death: Fear & Loathing in Retirement

Many of us love to hate our jobs, but it turns out people don’t look forward to retirement as much as you might think. We explore why retiring is a frightening prospect.

“My Pet Died” (& Other Lies to Get out of Work). A 2022 Study.

How many times have you killed your grandma? Do you spend more time with the “dentist” than with your coworkers? Let’s look into some popular excuses we make up to get out of work.

How Do Employees View Workplace Surveillance? [2022 Study]

Feeling controlled? Today’s workplace surveillance is a digital playground. Employers can track employees' every move. Here’s what people really think about Big Brother watching them.

Job Search Statistics for 2022 (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 Do I Make My Own Resume: Short Step-By-Step Guide

“How do I make my own resume?” is a valid question when preparing a job application. Learn how to make your own resume based on our career experts’ advice.

Generation Z vs. The Workplace [2021 Study]

We took the pulse of over 200 US Gen Zers to uncover what they expect from employers, their attitudes toward work, and more.

The Inequality Virus: COVID's Impact on Jobs & the Economy

What does public opinion have to say about the economic impacts of coronavirus, it’s influence on rising inequality and how it’ll affect society in future?

Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Does age discrimination happen often? One study asks 2,000 Americans if they have been discriminated against and their attitude regarding ageism. Here are the results.

Childhood Dream Jobs [2021 Study]

Do people land their dream jobs from childhood? One study asks 2,000 Americans if they fulfilled their childhood dreams. Here are the results.

Do You Want to Get Paid in Crypto? [2022 Study]

Cryptocurrencies. A controversial topic, especially when receiving a salary. Or maybe a great opportunity and a missed chance? Here’s what people think about getting paid in crypto.

Top Traits and Qualities Employers Look for in 2022

Discover the personality traits and qualities that recruiters and hiring managers value the most and find out the “X factor” that’ll win them over.

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.