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Is a Second Job the Answer in Today's Economy?

Rising costs and job insecurity have many people considering a second job. Here is what to weigh before taking on extra work.

Is Your Job Secure? 5 Signs to Assess Your Job Stability

Wondering how stable your job really is? Look at your company's financial health, industry trends, culture and demand for your skills.

3 Reasons You Should Write a Brand-New CV

Employers now expect higher-quality CVs than ever. Here are three signs your old CV is holding you back and why it's time to start fresh.

10 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You Feel Like Giving Up

One of life's harshest truths is that 98% of people never fulfil their dreams. Here are 10 practical ways to find your motivation again when quitting feels tem…

Manager or Leader: Which Title Should You Use on Your Profile?

Calling yourself a "leader" on LinkedIn may be trendy, but leadership isn't a title you can claim. Here's why honesty about being a manager can serve you bette…

Your Personal Brand: What Have You Done for It Lately?

It's never too early to start building your personal brand, and no one else can do it for you. You are the CEO of your own life and the only person who decides…

5 Serious CV Mistakes That Get You Rejected From the Hiring Process

After reading more than 100,000 CVs, one lesson stands out: a weak CV gets binned in seconds. Avoid these five serious mistakes to stay in the race.

You Have Just 7 Seconds to Catch a Recruiter's Eye. Can Your CV Do It?

Recruiters spend an average of 5-7 seconds looking at a CV. Here are the hiring statistics every job seeker should know, and how to make your CV stand out.

How Often Should You Update Your CV? A Practical Guide

Your career evolves, and so do your skills, responsibilities and achievements. Here's why your CV should keep pace, and what to review each time you update it.

How Do You Know It's Time to Change Jobs? 6 Telltale Signs

Everyone has highs and lows at work. Here's how to tell a passing rough patch from the deeper signs that it's time for a career change.

Job Interview Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Experience shows that the job offer usually goes to the candidate who performs best in the interview, not the one with the best qualifications.

Employment Gaps on Your CV: How to Explain Them to Employers

Long breaks in your work history can worry employers. Here is how to address employment gaps honestly and turn them into a strength on your CV.