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Our collection of job seeker-geared articles - written by our team of career advice experts and contributors - provide tips and guidance on resume and cover letter writing, the art of interviewing, and landing the job you want.
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Resumes
How to Discuss Gaps in Your Resume During a Job Search
As long as you're prepared with the right answer, there’s no need to fear questions about employment gaps on your resume.
How to Write a Resume That Explains a Layoff
Justifying a gap in an employment history gets harder over time, but we can help. Here's how to write a resume that treats a layoff like it's no big deal.
10 Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid
Putting your best foot forward in your job search starts with your resume. Learn how to avoid common resume mistakes and blunders.
How to Land More Interviews with Your Resume
If your resume isn’t bringing in the tide of interview invitations you’d like, here are three possible reasons why this may be happening.
Cover Letters
Three Things to Include in Your Healthcare Cover Letter
There are certain points you should make when writing a healthcare cover letter. Impress hiring managers using these healthcare cover letter tips.
How to Write a Cover Letter That Explains a Layoff
There are right ways and wrong ways to address periods of unemployment. LiveCareer shows you how to write a cover letter that naturally explains a layoff.
5 Reasons Job Seekers Have to Write Cover Letters
The job doesn’t ask you to include a cover letter - should you do it anyway? You should always include a cover letter and here are 5 reasons why.
4 Cover Letter Tips for Freelancers
If you’re stepping into the rewarding and unpredictable life of a full-time freelancer, you’ll need a cover letter that keeps new business flooding in.
Interviews
How to Spin Your Layoff in a Job Interview When Your Head Is Still Spinning
Learn how to spin your layoff by focusing on the future, keeping calm, and taking the time to properly prepare before interviews.
Interview Q&A: What Can You Tell Us About Our Company?
Find info on points to emphasize and points to avoid when answering the interview question "What can you tell us about our company?"
Why Should We Hire You? How to Prepare Your Answer Before the Interview
Why should we hire you? It’s a common interview question that many people have a hard time answering. Prepare your answer using these tips.
Video Interview Do's and Don'ts
Prep your technology - and your physical appearance - via our video interview do's and dont's.
Jobs
Powerful Career Strategies for Women: 11 Top Tips for Advancement
Make the glass ceiling a thing of the past. Check out our expert tips and career advice for women who want to move up at work.
10 Tips for Getting Your Work/Life in Balance
Feeling a bit overwhelmed or stressed out? Check out LiveCareer's 10 tips for helping you gain solid work/life balance.
How to Develop a Comprehensive Job Search Plan
By developing a job search plan as outlined in this article, you should have a strong foundation for a successful plan of action.
25 of The Best Remote Jobs in 2020 and How to Find Them
In a tough job market, you need to know the best remote jobs and how to find them so you can optimize your search.
Careers
Ready, Set, Go: 5 Tips for Being Prepared for Layoffs
From taking time to reflect to reconnecting with your professional network, our tips can help you be as prepared as possible for potential layoffs.
Science-Backed Ways Remote Work Can Promote Mental Well-Being
Working remotely can offer some great science-backed benefits. LiveCareer shares proven tips so you can make the most of your time working from home.
Unemployed over 40? Tips for Landing a Job
Focusing on strengths rather than age can help older job seekers land a great new position in a market hungry for talent.
How to Explain Long Gaps in Your Employment History
If it’s been some time since you held a job, no doubt you’ll be asked about that in interviews. What to say? What NOT say? Learn how to field this quest...
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