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Career Advice

Job-search tips and expert advice to help you get ahead in your career.

Career Advice

Hi, I’m Amanda Augustine, Career Expert for TopResume. As a Certified Professional Career Coach and Resume Writer, I help professionals navigate the job search and reach their career goals. Check out my top career reads of the week.

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How to Answer "What Motivates You?" - With Examples
How to Answer "What Motivates You?" - With Examples
Email Subject Lines for Resume & Job Applications (+Examples)
Email Subject Lines for Resume & Job Applications (+Examples)
100 Powerful Resume Adjectives that Can Help Make Your Resume More Compelling (Update)
100 Powerful Resume Adjectives that Can Help Make Your Resume More Compelling (Update)
How to Respond to Desired Salary Questions on Job Applications and in Interviews
How to Respond to Desired Salary Questions on Job Applications and in Interviews
How to Make an ATS-Friendly Resume - Tips for ATS 2025
How to Make an ATS-Friendly Resume - Tips for ATS 2025
7 Rejection Letter Samples to Send to Unsuccessful Applicants
7 Rejection Letter Samples to Send to Unsuccessful Applicants

Resume & Cover Letter

How to Make a Resume: Expert Guide with Examples
How to Make a Resume: Expert Guide with Examples
How to Check if My Resume is ATS-Friendly for Free
How to Check if My Resume is ATS-Friendly for Free
How to Write a Cover Letter (With Examples)
How to Write a Cover Letter (With Examples)
The Best Resume Format to Get Hired
The Best Resume Format to Get Hired

Interview

How Long Should a Job Interview Last?
How Long Should a Job Interview Last?
The Complete List of Essential Interview Questions to Ask
The Complete List of Essential Interview Questions to Ask
7 Signs an Interview Went Well
7 Signs an Interview Went Well
How to Prepare for a Behavioral Interview (Questions + Tips)
How to Prepare for a Behavioral Interview (Questions + Tips)

Job Search

What Makes an Effective Job Search?
What Makes an Effective Job Search?
7 Powerful Tips to Stay Motivated in Your Job Search
7 Powerful Tips to Stay Motivated in Your Job Search
Lessons Learned: Job Searching in the Current Job Market
Lessons Learned: Job Searching in the Current Job Market
Email Subject Lines for Resume & Job Applications (+Examples)
Email Subject Lines for Resume & Job Applications (+Examples)

Graduates

10 Best Jobs for Recent College Graduates
10 Best Jobs for Recent College Graduates
Why Do Entry-Level Positions Require Experience? Plus How To Get Around It
Why Do Entry-Level Positions Require Experience? Plus How To Get Around It
Perfect Resume Guide for Recent College Graduates
Perfect Resume Guide for Recent College Graduates
How Long Should You Stay at Your First Job Out of College?
How Long Should You Stay at Your First Job Out of College?

Executives

Store Manager Job Description: All Key Roles and Duties
Store Manager Job Description: All Key Roles and Duties
These 14 Leadership Traits Can Fuel Your Career Success
These 14 Leadership Traits Can Fuel Your Career Success
10 Impactful Updates for Your Executive-Level Resume
10 Impactful Updates for Your Executive-Level Resume
Senior Business Analyst Job Description: All Key Roles & Duties
Senior Business Analyst Job Description: All Key Roles & Duties

Networking

7 Professional Networking Tips and Tricks for a Successful Job Search
7 Professional Networking Tips and Tricks for a Successful Job Search
The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts
The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts
10 Networking Mistakes That Make You Look Unprofessional
10 Networking Mistakes That Make You Look Unprofessional
5 Ways to Network With Your Current Colleagues
5 Ways to Network With Your Current Colleagues

Workplace

Career Success: 10 Tips on How to Be Successful at Work
Career Success: 10 Tips on How to Be Successful at Work
10 Steps to Setting and Achieving Goals at Work
10 Steps to Setting and Achieving Goals at Work
How to Write the Perfect Goodbye Email to Coworkers & Clients
How to Write the Perfect Goodbye Email to Coworkers & Clients
How to Contribute to a Positive Workplace
How to Contribute to a Positive Workplace

Career Development

How to Be More Productive: 13 Practical Tips That Work
How to Be More Productive: 13 Practical Tips That Work
Want to Get Promoted at Work? Here's How to Boost Your Chances of Success
Want to Get Promoted at Work? Here's How to Boost Your Chances of Success
Is Professional Development Essential in the Job Market?
Is Professional Development Essential in the Job Market?
How Constructive Criticism Can Supercharge Your Job Search and Career
How Constructive Criticism Can Supercharge Your Job Search and Career

Career Change

How to Change Careers: Tips for a Successful Transition
How to Change Careers: Tips for a Successful Transition
Career Switch Considerations: What You Need to Know
Career Switch Considerations: What You Need to Know
Ask Amanda: How Do I Discuss Salary When Changing Careers?
Ask Amanda: How Do I Discuss Salary When Changing Careers?
The Playbook for a Career Change in Your 30s
The Playbook for a Career Change in Your 30s

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