Career Advice

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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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5 Job-search Steps to Shorten the Hunt

A Guide to Combating Ageism in Your Senior Job Search

Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own Resume

All in a Day’s Work: Prepping Your Resume

The 10 Biggest Mistakes C-level Candidates Make When Seeking New Jobs

The Thrill of the (Job) Hunt: How to Get Headhunters to Find You

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5 Job-search Steps to Shorten the Hunt

Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own Resume

All in a Day’s Work: Prepping Your Resume

The Data Is In: What Recruiters Want You to Know

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How to Interview for a Senior Position

What Should I Wear to a Job Interview: Men’s Edition

What Should I Wear to a Job Interview: Women's Edition

What Not to Wear to a Job Interview

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

Ask Amanda: Can I Have 2 LinkedIn Profiles?

14 Reasons This is a Perfect Recent College Grad Resume

How Facebook's Job-Search Feature Can Help You Land Your Next Job

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How Do You Contact Recruiters on LinkedIn?

Here’s How to Get Noticed on LinkedIn

Lost Touch? How to Reconnect With People in Your Network

LinkedIn Networking: How to Cultivate Meaningful Connections Online

Getting Ahead View all

How to Improve Your Self-Confidence at Work

Yelling, Lying, and Rude Comments: Workplace Bullying Horror Stories

7 Tips for Handling a Bully at Work

12 Things Successful People Do Each Morning

Job Search View all

A Guide to Combating Ageism in Your Senior Job Search

The 10 Biggest Mistakes C-level Candidates Make When Seeking New Jobs

11 Steps to Writing the Perfect Resume

4 Critical Reasons You Need to Update Your Healthcare Resume

Salary Negotiation View all

How Do You Know When It’s the Best Time to Ask for a Raise?

7 Powerful Ways You Can Improve Your Negotiation Skills

Ask Amanda: How Do I Ask My Boss for a Raise?

Ask Amanda: How Do I Discuss Salary When Changing Careers?

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