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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What Is an ATS? How to Write a Resume to Beat the Bots

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7 Powerful Changes for Your Higher Education Academic Resume

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What Is an ATS? How to Write a Resume to Beat the Bots

Ask Amanda: Should I Use Photos and Graphics on My Resume?

7 Powerful Changes for Your Higher Education Academic Resume

Resume Builders Versus Resume-Writing Services: Which Should You Choose?

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The Anatomy of a Job Offer Letter

The Ultimate Guide to the HireVue Interview: Everything You Need to Know

How to Research a Company to Find Your Perfect Job Match

How Long Should You Wait After the Job Interview Before You Move On?

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Social Media Check: How to Manage Your Online Brand

How to Write an Online Bio

How Your Personal Life Can Affect Your Job-Search Prospects

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Surefire Professional Networking Tips to Rock Your Next Holiday Party

7 Perfect Questions to Ask While Networking

Lost Touch? How to Reconnect With People in Your Network

LinkedIn Networking: How to Cultivate Meaningful Connections Online

Getting Ahead View all

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

10 Ways to Push Yourself to Think Outside the Box

How to Cope When a Co-Worker Quits

How to Balance Your Job Search With Your Current Job

Workplace View all

How to Decide If You Should Turn Your Hobby into Your Life's Work

Don't Forget About Your New Year's Career Resolutions

30-60-90 Day Plan: Your Guide to Starting a New Job

8 Inspiring Career Podcasts to Listen to Today

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The Top 10 Professions Dominated by Women in the United States

How to Successfully Apply to an International Job

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How to Keep a Bad Reference from Ruining Your Career

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