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When Should You Update Your LinkedIn Profile With a New Job?

Congratulations, you’ve got a new job! Maybe you’ve already celebrated with your friends and family, but what about your professional network? When should you update your LinkedIn profile with a new job? Is there a right — or wrong — time? Whether you’re ready to write an emoji-filled LinkedIn post or would rather hide in …

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What Is a Remote Job?

Remote jobs are all the rage right now, and that isn’t likely to change any time soon. But what is a remote job, exactly? Is it really something you can do on the beach or while traveling abroad? The answer to that question is yes and no. A remote job can be those things (and …

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New Collar Jobs: Why Companies Are Prioritizing Skills Over School

The skills versus degree debate has consumed hiring for years. What matters more, a candidate’s skill set or degree? Does it matter if they received higher education? How can we measure their skills if they don’t? Then, new collar jobs were born. New collar jobs — or jobs that focus on a candidate’s skills rather …

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Updating Your Profile on LinkedIn: Skills You Should (and Shouldn’t) Add

Creating a LinkedIn profile can feel stressful enough — how much experience do you add? Do you write descriptions of what you did? Who do you connect with? Should you start making inspirational posts with emojis for emphasis? Yet LinkedIn can be an invaluable tool, not only for finding jobs, but also for being found. …

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Should I Move for a Job?

You got a job offer! Fantastic! But it’s in another town, and now you’re wondering, “Should I move for a job?” Well, the answer is … maybe. There’s a lot to think about when you might have to move for a job. From the weather to the price of eggs, knowing where you’re going is …

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How to Use ChatGPT in Your Job Search

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that’s taking all corners of the internet by storm. Some use it to dispute medical claims or help them solve complex coding problems. Others have already banned it from schools, worried the bot will negatively affect learning if students rely on it to write their work. But can …

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