How to respond to “tell me about yourself” without sounding scripted

By Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

It’s one of the most dreaded interview questions (or prompts, really): “Tell me about yourself.” Many early-career professionals mistakenly treat this as an opportunity for small talk, a recap …

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Do You Need to Have a Verified Profile on LinkedIn? Here’s the Definitive Answer from a LinkedIn Insider.

After years of telling candidates not to sweat LinkedIn’s never-ending requests for profile verification…

The day has finally come:

🚨 LinkedIn just gave recruiters a NEW filter.

It’s called the “Verified Applicant Spotlight” – and recruiters can now …

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Win the summer: Top 10 job search sites for seasonal work and internships

Summer is the ultimate season of opportunity. For job seekers (students and recent grads), it’s the perfect window to gain invaluable experience, build a resume, or make some serious cash. For employers, it’s a high-stakes race to lock in top-tier …

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How to leverage AI skills on your resume

By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com

If you’re concerned about AI as it relates to your future jobs while simultaneously embracing it on your resume, you’re not alone.

According to Monster’s 2026 State of the Graduate Report, 89 percent …

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How to Write a Letter of Intent for Graduate School (With Examples)

A letter of intent for graduate school is one of the most direct ways to show an admissions committee who you are beyond your GPA and test scores. Unlike a transcript, which records what you have done, a letter of …

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When Is a Pay Cut Worth It?

People tend to think the right career move is always the one that includes a higher salary, and oftentimes, it’s no different for social-impact professionals. And while this can be the case, career progression isn’t always linear, and no two …

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10 signs the early career job market is heating up in May 2026

If you’ve spent the last couple of years feeling like the job market was a high-stakes game of “musical chairs” where the music stopped every five minutes, I have some news for you. Take a deep breath. Shake off that …

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Why Adaptability Is the Most Valuable Skill Now

Your resume matters in the current job market, but it’s your adaptability that will keep you in the C-suite. An unpredictable reality has replaced the traditional corporate ladder.

If you are an executive who relies solely on what worked ten …

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How to translate your non-work experience to your resume

By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com

During your internship or job search, you may try to stretch your previous work experience to fill up a page and it may seem like it’s falling short. 

There’s no need to freak …

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From side hustle to survival: Navigating first jobs that don’t pay enough

By Toni Frana, Career Expert at Zety.com 

As new graduates embark on their career with excitement and anticipation, it’s possible that they may face some unexpected challenges. The job market is challenging right now, and the latest figures from …

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