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3 Ways to Showcase Your Skills in the Job Search

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Ninety-three percent of employers say skills are more important than college majors in the hiring process, according to a recent Association of American Colleges...

 
 

How to Beat Job-Search Burnout

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Job-hunting can be a long and arduous process. A 2012 AARP survey found that workers under age 55 take an average of 35 weeks to get hired, while those over age...

 
 

Résumés Made to Order

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Résumés are getting more creative than ever. One job-seeker made his résumé into an Amazon product—complete with customer reviews and “frustration-free...

 
 

Ask Jen: Bonding With Coworkers

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Hi Jen, I was recently promoted to a management position for the first time, and my team hasn’t quite bonded yet. What can I do to build good relationships personally...

 
 

5 Last-Minute Job Interview Tips

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So your job interview is tomorrow, and panic is starting to set in. Don’t worry—it’s never too late to prepare! Here are five easy things you can do...

 
 

Have Diploma, Will Travel, Must Network

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Dear Jen, Since graduating from UT in December, I’ve been struggling with the job search. I’ve applied for about 75 jobs, but haven’t landed a single...

 
 

New Year, New Career

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Hey Jen, I’ve made my New Year’s resolutions to find more balance in my life this year, and that includes spending more time on the jogging trail and finding...

 
 

’Tis the Season to Job-Search: 10 Tips

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Dear Jen, I’m thinking about doing a job-search—though I heard that December is not the best time to conduct one, given the holiday season. But someone recently...

 
 

LinkedWin

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If you’re like most of us, you have a LinkedIn account and accept the occasional connection request—but not much else. Here’s how to really use the networking...

 
 

Negotiate Now: Tips for Women

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How can women be stellar negotiators? McCombs professor Emily Amanatullah says to turn inherent sexism to your advantage. She talked strategy with Texas Exes career...

 
 
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