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[Featured image] A woman in a maroon shirt holding a cup of coffee looks over her cover letter and smiles.

How Long Should a Cover Letter Be? Key Content and Tips

Learn how to craft an effective cover letter that stands out to hiring managers. This guide provides a step-by-step outline for writing a cover letter and offers advice on tailoring the content to the specific job and company.

April 29, 2022

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[Featured Image] A person wearing glasses, a grey jacket, and a white blouse sits across a desk talking to a person wearing a blue blouse and glasses.

7 Internship Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

When you have an internship interview lined up, you might wonder what interview questions you’ll be asked. To help, we have a list of the most common internship interview questions and suggested responses.

April 29, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A person wearing a blue blouse and glasses, with a pen to chin, thinking about their career path.

What Is a Career Path? How to Create Your Own

Define your career path, explore your career potential, and begin charting a career path that aligns with your passion and life goals.

April 27, 2022

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[Featured image] A woman in a maroon shirt holding a cup of coffee looks over her cover letter and smiles.

How Long Should a Cover Letter Be? Key Content and Tips

Learn how to craft an effective cover letter that stands out to hiring managers. This guide provides a step-by-step outline for writing a cover letter and offers advice on tailoring the content to the specific job and company.

April 29, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] A person wearing glasses, a grey jacket, and a white blouse sits across a desk talking to a person wearing a blue blouse and glasses.

7 Internship Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

When you have an internship interview lined up, you might wonder what interview questions you’ll be asked. To help, we have a list of the most common internship interview questions and suggested responses.

April 29, 2022

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[Featured image] A young man shows his resume with no experience to a hiring manager.

How to Write a Resume with No Experience: 5 Helpful Steps

Learn how to format your resume to highlight your abilities and career goals when you don't yet have formal work experience to showcase.

April 26, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A woman with curly hair and in a yellow blouse is examining a cover letter she is working on.

How to Address a Cover Letter: Tips + Examples for Various Types

Learn how to address a cover letter under different circumstances and how to find a contact to send the letter to when you don’t have a name.

April 26, 2022

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[Featured image] A person in an off-white sweater writes a letter of introduction on a laptop computer.

Letter of Introduction Writing Guide + Samples

Write a letter of introduction to connect two people you know or to reach out to someone new.

April 20, 2022

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[Featured Image] Person in glasses interviewing a second person using STAR interview questions while sitting on a couch in an office

STAR Interview Questions: What They Are + How to Answer Them

Use the STAR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result—to answer interview questions and ace your next interview.

April 20, 2022

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[Featured image] A man sits in a hallway preparing responses for common interview questions.

11 Common Questions to Practice for Your Next Interview

Practice common interview questions so you're more prepared and confident for your next interview. Learn why interviewers ask these common questions and how to frame a successful response.

April 19, 2022

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[Featured image] A man in a tie and blue shirt shows his CV to a hiring manager.

What Is a CV? And How Is It Different from a Resume?

As part of the application process, prospective employers might ask you to submit a CV, or curriculum vitae, instead of a simple resume. Learn what sets this document apart from a standard resume.

April 18, 2022

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[Featured image] A woman in a pale yellow sweater sits at a table and looks over a two-page resume. There's a plant on the table in front of her.

How Long Should a Resume Be? Complete Guide and Tips

Learn the best length for your resume, whether you're a job seeker with minimal experience or a seasoned professional. This guide explains the ideal lengths for different stages of your career and provides actionable tips for keeping your resume impactful.

April 13, 2022

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[Featured image] A woman holding a tablet stands in a large warehouse, practicing one of the high-income skills she learned.

18 High-Income Skills to Learn in 2025

Discover the powerful combination of technical expertise and workplace skills that can lead to higher earning potential.

April 13, 2022

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[Featured image] A HR representative is looking over cover letter while an applicant sits across from them at a table in a well-lit office.

How to Write an Internship Cover Letter: 9 Tips (+ Examples)

A strong cover letter can get you noticed when applying for an internship. Find out how to craft a standout cover letter today.

April 13, 2022

Article

[Featured Image]: A person wearing a blue blouse and glasses, with a pen to chin, thinking about their career path.

What Is a Career Path? How to Create Your Own

Define your career path, explore your career potential, and begin charting a career path that aligns with your passion and life goals.

April 27, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A young man shows his resume with no experience to a hiring manager.

How to Write a Resume with No Experience: 5 Helpful Steps

Learn how to format your resume to highlight your abilities and career goals when you don't yet have formal work experience to showcase.

April 26, 2022

Article

[Featured Image]: A woman with curly hair and in a yellow blouse is examining a cover letter she is working on.

How to Address a Cover Letter: Tips + Examples for Various Types

Learn how to address a cover letter under different circumstances and how to find a contact to send the letter to when you don’t have a name.

April 26, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A person in an off-white sweater writes a letter of introduction on a laptop computer.

Letter of Introduction Writing Guide + Samples

Write a letter of introduction to connect two people you know or to reach out to someone new.

April 20, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] Person in glasses interviewing a second person using STAR interview questions while sitting on a couch in an office

STAR Interview Questions: What They Are + How to Answer Them

Use the STAR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result—to answer interview questions and ace your next interview.

April 20, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A man sits in a hallway preparing responses for common interview questions.

11 Common Questions to Practice for Your Next Interview

Practice common interview questions so you're more prepared and confident for your next interview. Learn why interviewers ask these common questions and how to frame a successful response.

April 19, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A man in a tie and blue shirt shows his CV to a hiring manager.

What Is a CV? And How Is It Different from a Resume?

As part of the application process, prospective employers might ask you to submit a CV, or curriculum vitae, instead of a simple resume. Learn what sets this document apart from a standard resume.

April 18, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A woman in a pale yellow sweater sits at a table and looks over a two-page resume. There's a plant on the table in front of her.

How Long Should a Resume Be? Complete Guide and Tips

Learn the best length for your resume, whether you're a job seeker with minimal experience or a seasoned professional. This guide explains the ideal lengths for different stages of your career and provides actionable tips for keeping your resume impactful.

April 13, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A woman holding a tablet stands in a large warehouse, practicing one of the high-income skills she learned.

18 High-Income Skills to Learn in 2025

Discover the powerful combination of technical expertise and workplace skills that can lead to higher earning potential.

April 13, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A HR representative is looking over cover letter while an applicant sits across from them at a table in a well-lit office.

How to Write an Internship Cover Letter: 9 Tips (+ Examples)

A strong cover letter can get you noticed when applying for an internship. Find out how to craft a standout cover letter today.

April 13, 2022

Article

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