Career Advice

Job-search tips and expert advice to help you get ahead in your career.

Hi, I'm Amanda Augustine, career advice expert for TopResume. I'm a certified professional career coach and resume writer who is passionate about helping job seekers find careers they love, faster. Check out my top reads for the week.

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

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Personal Branding View all

How to Ask for & Get Endorsements on LinkedIn

How to Get Free LinkedIn Premium If You're a Veteran

How to Create & Change a Custom LinkedIn URL in 3 Easy Steps

Why LinkedIn is Important: 7 Reasons to Polish Your Profile Today

Networking View all

Webinar Replay: How to Digitally Network Your Way to a New Job

How to Use Clubhouse for Networking

How to Prepare for a Career or Job Fair

How To Create an Elevator Pitch for Your Job Search

Getting Ahead View all

A Mother's Guide to Getting Back Into the Workforce

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“Will Robots Take My Job?” 4 Marketable Skills AI Can't Take From You

10 Ways to Push Yourself to Think Outside the Box

Workplace View all

What to Do When Boss Thinks You're Not Meeting Expectations

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9 Things to Do on Your Day Off to Really Recharge

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