Why the job you applied for is still posted and why that is not bad news

When you are looking for a job, time feels very personal. Every day without news from an employer can feel like a verdict. You refresh your email, you check the employer career site, you look at job boards, and you …

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What are the world’s top 50 job boards?

In the not-so-distant past, finding a job—or finding an employee—meant scanning the classified section of a Sunday newspaper. Today, that analog process has entirely migrated to the digital realm, creating a complex ecosystem of platforms designed to connect talent with …

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The power of references: How to identify and build relationships

By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com

Resume? Check. Cover letter check? References, what references?

When you look for a new job, your resume is a top priority. You’ve probably reviewed, edited, tweaked, and polished it multiple times. The same …

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Top 10 job boards every student and grad should know in 2026

The Class of 2026 is entering a professional landscape that looks vastly different from that of just a few years ago. With the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the hiring process, the continued evolution of hybrid work, and a …

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Mentor, sponsor, or both? Why early-career professionals need multiple advocates

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume

When you’re early in your career, advice is everywhere from professors, managers, peers, and even TikTok. But not all guidance carries the same weight, and not all career relationships serve the same purpose. …

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What happens when women pretend to be men on LinkedIn?

Here’s the crazy result…

👉 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝟒×!

That’s not a thought experiment.

It actually happened.

According to The Washington Post, a woman changed her LinkedIn profile to present as male – same content, same network, same posting …

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What is career cushioning?

If you have spent any time on LinkedIn or TikTok in the last couple of years, you have probably bumped into the phrase career cushioning. It sounds soft and harmless, like something you would do with pillows. In a way, …

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How to build a stronger relationship with your manager

For many students and recent grads, building a good relationship with a manager can feel a little like trying to read a new language. You are learning the role, the workplace culture, and how your boss likes to communicate, all …

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How often should you expect a raise, and how you should ask for one?

Early-career professionals often wonder about the timing and strategy for requesting salary increases, and this article offers essential guidance backed by industry experts. Compensation conversations can be challenging to approach, especially for those new to the workforce who may be …

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Hourly, salary, or commission: Which pay structure works best for early-career employees?

Choosing between hourly pay, a salary, or commissions is one of those early-career crossroads that carries far more weight than most new grads realize. Each path shapes how you work and how you get paid, but it also shapes how …

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