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Effective networking means talking with folks wherever you go, learning from a wider range of people, finding more ways to connect, and nurturing a variety of relationships. As your network becomes more open, you’ll find new friends, ideas, and opportunities.
When it comes to working in retirement, flexibility is the name of the game. The top flexible work option desired by professionals at all levels is remote work. Because remote work has grown so much, there are more opportunities than ever to continue your career from the comfort of home.
A decade is ending, and a new one is upon us. What will 2020 bring in terms of resume trends? One thing is for sure; if you plan to submit the same tired resume for all positions, your chances of success will hover around zero percent. 
Having your personal Profile found in LinkedIn requires paying attention to SEO (Search Engine Optimization) so your Profile is visible in search results for the right terms for you. This is not difficult to accomplish, when you focus on the right elements. 
Humans are social beings with a deep need to stay connected. The more widely connected you are, the more you will grow as a professional, attract career opportunities, and help other people as well.
Being interviewed by a younger hiring manager can be uncomfortable for older job seekers. But, if you are prepared, interviewing with a younger hiring manager can be very positive and result in a job offer.
Job-Hunt's Interviews Expert Biron Clark, a former recruiter, shares 7 tactics to use in the interview to feel confident and comfortable even when the hiring manager is much younger than you are. This article is from Job-Hunt's Guide to Successful Job Interviews.
Sometimes a promotion is offered, but an increase in salarly for the greater responsibility is not included. Should you accept or reject or move on? Not an easy decision.
Since employers prefer to hire people with whom they share some kind of connection, leveraging your network for your job search is smart (and, very likely, necessary).
While online tools like LinkedIn are very helpful, create real connections by engaging with people face-to-face. Job Search Networking Expert Beverly Jones shares how to leverage 4 essential face-to-face networking skills to be successful in this article from Job-Hunt's Guide to Job Search Networking.
Leaving the military, whether you have a few years of service or many, is a big undertaking. As with any major "battle," doing your research and developing an action plan, preferably well in advance, can ensure a smarter and more successful transition. 
Working from home is a goal for an increasing number of people. Technology is changing the economy and how we earn our incomes. Both employers and employees can benefit from this popular option.
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Who understands how to give smart answers to job interview questions better than a recruiter? Nobody! 
Today, recruiters often first try to find their ideal candidates and, then, to approach those individuals directly to be interviewed. Often that's without the job ever having been advertised at all.
Whenever you upload a resume to an online form or fill out a questionnaire during a job application, an ATS is tasked with making your information visible to employers -- or not. 
Showing too much experience or constructing your your resume or cover letter the wrong way can give recruiters the impression you are old and overqualified. 
While it would be great to wake up thrilled at the prospect of going to work every day, it’s NOT OK to wake up every day dreading going to work. 
Recent surveys by both CareerBuilder and Accountemps have indicated that an emailed thank you note is acceptable to most employers in the USA, except the most conservative. 
Being obviously well-prepared for a job interview can make or break your chances at a landing that job. You demonstrate to the employer that you are genuinely interested in the job. 
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etc.) and to separate the good opportunities from the fake and not-so-good ones.