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Job search for career changers can be tough, but most of us have made several changes over the course of our careers. So, while often not easy, making a career change is definitely do-able. The result of the job search is a new job moving the job seeker forward to that new career.
While the hiring process might be painfully slow, you still must shine in the interview. A job interview does not only consist of the meeting between interviewers and you. There is a before, middle, and end. Make sure you have all the bases covered. 
While working from home is becoming increasingly popular, working outside of an office may be very challenging. This increase in remote work requires the right tools to meet -- or to exceed -- productivity and connectivity expectations. 
Recruiters sift through hundreds of LinkedIn profiles in a typical week. So, they do not have time to read each profile carefully. They spend only a couple of seconds deciding whether to contact you or to click "back" and view the next person on their list.
In this article, Job Search Expert (and former recruiter) Biron Clark shares the 5 key elements of your LinkedIn Profile the typical recruiter reads in a quick scan, and how to grab their attention. This article is from Job-Hunt's LinkedIn Job Search Guide.
Your personal brand is your reputation. Today, you cannot avoid having a personal brand -- even if you do not want one. Genuine personal branding is not telling people how terrific you are, but showing them through your expertise and generosity. 
Most people think the biggest negotiating mistake they make is NOT negotiating. But, that simply is not true. Yes, potentially leaving money on the table might be a "big mistake," but it is not the worst mistake you could make.
Want to take on a leadership role but have yet to hold a manager title? Eager to apply for a job when the job description describes you to a T -- except for the management experience part?
To land a job in 2020, you will need to have a strong LinkedIn profile. And, that profile needs to clearly brand you. But, a strong profile is not sufficient.
While standing out in LinkedIn is not easy with 675 million other members, you do have some excellent opportunities to set yourself apart (that most job seekers do not know about and do not leverage). 
Already active on Instagram? Consider using it for your job search, too. According to Pew Research, Facebook is the most widely used social network. But, Instagram is second (LinkedIn is fourth). So, employers are using it, too.
Behavioral interview questions can be scary! They typically start with, "Tell me about a time when you..." or "Describe how you have handled..." or "Give me an example of..." or even "Walk me through..." 
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.
Want your next job to find you? Then, being find-able online today is NOT optional. Knowing the "right keywords" for you is the core of effective SEO (search engine optimization).
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. 
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.
Learn about your options, as an employee working "remotely" or as an independent worker running your own business in this Guide with articles by Working from Home Expert Nancy Collamer.
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. 
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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Working from home, also called "remote" work and "telecommuting," is becoming more popular and important as we deal with COVID-19.
These people represent the "buyers" so they are very important to you. Learn how to work with them effectively.
Freelancing or contract jobs can be a temporary gap filler that provides a good income for a set period of time (weeks or months).
Temporary employment can be a short-term fix (days or weeks), paying the bills while you fill an employment gap.
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