Best Apps for Earning Extra Cash

Do you want to earn more money? Do you need to earn extra cash quickly? Whether you’re looking for a quick, easy way to make a few extra dollars or you’d like to market your skills to boost your income, you can use an app to find gigs and jobs, apply, get hired, and start earning money fast. Many workers have built entire careers on gigging apps. Others use them as sporadic side hustles. Whatever you’re looking for, most gigging apps feature flexible hours and on-demand work. Some apps require specific skill sets. For others, you simply need to...

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What Is a Resume for a Job?

What is a resume, and when do you need one to apply for a job? A resume is a document that outlines your education, experiences, and skills. When writing a resume, it’s important to show the reader how and why you’re qualified for the job you’re applying for. Many employers require a resume (and often a cover letter) from candidates for employment. Your resume will help you get a job interview and possibly a job offer, so it’s important that it’s well-written and highlights your most relevant qualifications for the jobs for which you’re applying. Here’s...

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Why It’s Important To Be Honest on Your Resume

If you’ve been job searching for a long time, and not getting many offers, you might be tempted to lie on your resume. This is always a bad idea. Not only is stretching the truth on your resume the wrong thing to do, but it’s likely to come back to bite you. In the worst-case scenario, you’ll get caught, immediately during a background check or years down the road, and lose the offer or the job. It’s not unlikely: history is full of cases of successful people whose careers were undone because of a falsified education credential or an invented job...

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What Is Pay Equity?

Pay equity, often called equal pay for equal work, is the principle that individuals should receive equal compensation for performing jobs of equal value, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics. The goal of pay equity is to work to eliminate disparities in compensation to achieve equal work for equal pay. Even though compensation should be based on the role rather than gender or any other factor, that’s not always the case. Pay gaps can persist even when individuals hold the same job title and have comparable...

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How To Evaluate a Job Offer

Receiving an employment offer can feel exhilarating, and it’s an occasion that calls for celebration, but before you get too caught up in the emotions, it’s important to carefully evaluate the opportunity. How do you decide whether to accept an offer? Are there times when you should flat-out reject an opportunity? In this article, I share important steps to take when evaluating a job offer. How To Evaluate a Job Offer in 6 Steps Here are six steps you can take to effectively assess a job offer: 1. Get the offer in writing. Be wary if a company...

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Should You Pay Someone To Write Your Resume?

If you’re looking for a new job, you might be asking yourself, “Should I pay someone to write my resume?” With so many moving pieces in a modern-day job search, writing your own resume can feel daunting, leading many to consider hiring someone to do it for them. When (and When Not) To Hire a Resume Writer Here are four factors to consider if you’re thinking about paying someone to write your resume: 1. Your comfort level with writing about yourself. For starters, ask yourself how comfortable you are with writing about yourself and your accomplishments....

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How To Write An Effective Cover Letter

Cover letters are one of the most stressful parts of a job search. How do you structure the cover letter?  What do you include in your cover letter? How do you use a cover letter to stand out in today’s saturated job market? The list of questions seems endless. As a career coach, a professional resume writer, and a former hiring manager, I have read more cover letters than I can count. Even if you have a warm introduction to the recruiter or hiring manager, your cover letter is a strategic way to stand out in the saturated job market. The...

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5 Easy Ways To Build Your Career Network

It’s impossible to overstate the importance of networking in building your career. Many jobs are filled through referrals and if you don’t have those connections, you could find yourself missing out on your dream job. One way to forge those relationships is by attending networking events like career fairs, professional conferences, or trade association mixers. These range from formal to informal and have various focuses: A job fair will be fast-paced and focused on meeting as many employers (or recruits) as possible, sort of like the career version...

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4 Quick Tips To Improve Your Interview Skills

Job interviews are an opportunity for employers to assess the candidate pool and find the best available talent for their company. They are also an opportunity to put your best foot forward, evaluate prospective employers, and find a job you love. How do you stand out in the interview process? What can you do to take your interview skills to the next level? Are there mistakes you should avoid when interviewing? Below are four tips to quickly improve your interview skills.  1. Harness the Power of Storytelling You do not have to be award-winning...

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The MAPP Assessment: Free Career Assessment Tool

Navigating the labyrinth of career choices and understanding one’s vocational calling is a challenge many people face. Over the years, many assessment tools have surfaced to aid this journey. Among them, the MAPP assessment stands out, casting a notable footprint in the realm of career development and self-awareness. What is the MAPP Assessment? The MAPP assessment, available on www.assessment.com, is a comprehensive tool designed to identify an individual’s vocational interests, motivations, and aptitudes. Its name stands for Motivational...

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When (and When Not) To Send an Interview Thank-You Note

Sending a thank-you note after a job interview is a thoughtful gesture that can positively affect your candidacy. A thank-you note can help you get further consideration for a job, move you ahead in the hiring process, and cement the good impression you made during the interview. Besides that, employers like to get them. A Robert Half survey reports that 80% of employers said they take thank-you messages into account when they are deciding who to hire. Do you always need to follow up an interview by saying thank you? Generally, it’s a good idea...

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What To Do When You’ve Chosen the Wrong Career

What can you do if you’re feeling like you’ve chosen the wrong career? It’s a long life, and most career paths are more winding roads than straight lines.  Still, if you’ve invested time and money in training for a career, only to discover that you hate your job, you’re probably in a bit of a panic right now. That’s understandable. Here’s the good news: you’re not alone. While it’s hard to find statistics on exactly how many careers the average person has in his or her lifetime, the answer is generally, “A couple.” Even better news: not every...

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How To Ace a Job Interview

You have just landed an interview for what seems like a perfect job. The next step is to take the time to get ready to ace the interview. A successful interview will be essential for you to lock in a job offer, and this is your chance to impress the interviewer enough to get hired, or to at least get a second interview. Tips for Acing a Job Interview Taking the time to prepare will make the interview process, which can be lengthy, run smoothly. You will be able to make the best possible impression at every job interview you go on. Once you’ve got...

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