5 Painful But Important Things to Do When You Lose Your Job

When I lost my job in 2014, I naturally slipped into a self-pity funk for a bit.

What did I do first? I promptly made an enormous bowl of tiramisu and attempted to soothe my bruised ego with dessert. But—as …

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4 Tips to Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Main Hustle (According to 4 People Who Did It)

Very few of us are able to start our careers doing exactly what we always wanted to do.

But the good news is many professionals are able to fit passion projects that fulfill and challenge them into their free time. …

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Ask an Honest HR Professional: How Do I Re-apply for a Position I Didn’t Get the First Time?

Dear HR Professional,

Am I allowed to re-apply for a position I didn’t get the first time? If so, how do I go about doing this?

Signed,
Still Interested

Dear Still Interested,

This is a great question!

I’d encourage you …

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This Is Exactly How to List Volunteer Work on Your Resume

When it comes to writing or updating your resume, you know you should include your relevant work history, education, and technical skills.

But what about your volunteer experience? Will hiring managers even care about the time you spent building homes …

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Ask a Credible Career Coach: Why Aren’t I Hearing Back About the Jobs I’m Applying for?

Dear Credible Career Coach,

I’ve been applying to jobs for months and I feel like I’m doing everything right with my application. But, I’m not hearing anything back.

Is there something else I could be doing to increase my chances …

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You Never Know How Much You Might Inspire People by Doing Your Job Well and Caring

You get up every day and go to work because you’re expected to show up. You try to do your job well because you want, at the very least, not to get fired, and at best to get ahead in …

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The Handmaid’s Tale Author Reminds You That You’ll Never Please Everyone, and That’s OK

In hindsight, risky ventures that became successes seem so obviously worth it. It’s easy to take the results for granted and ignore the uncertainty that came first. But sometimes the scariest prospects are the best ones. Just ask Margaret Atwood.

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What to Do if You’re Embarrassed by a Former Employer (But Did Great Work There)

I always tell people that your best defense is nearly always a good offense. Thus, if you suspect a reviewer may raise an eyebrow about something related to your background, assume that they will and address it proactively.

But what …

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How I Made “Going Green” Into a Full-time Career

Hannah Debelius—Sustainability Outreach and Communications Manager at American University—has always loved the environment.

“As a kid, I was always dirty from climbing around in tree forts and making mud pies,” Debelius says. But she didn’t know she could turn her …

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Coaching helps job seekers turn anxiety into action

For weeks, we’ve been helping you prepare for the Hire UCLA Career and Internship Fair because it could open the door to your dream job. But here’s the truth: one day when you’re at that job, you’ll probably find yourself …

By Kim Black
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