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The interviewer said he liked my resume, but then he asked if I’d ever been fired. My honest answer ended the interview. What should I have said?

Not only does it sting to get fired from a job, but it's also a challenge talking about it in future jobinterviews.
October 30, 2025 Peter Kinney

Laid Off In Your 50s: Strategies For Moving Forward

Losing your job is bad enough, but being laid off in your 50s hits especially hard. We look at strategies for getting back on track.
October 30, 2025 Alex Summers
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Bad Resume Advice You’ve Probably Heard And Why It’s Wrong

Your resume is your first impression, and sometimes, bad advice can sabotage it before you even hit “send”. As a matter of fact, some common resume “tips” are ineffective or flat-out harmful.
February 19, 2025 Peter Kinney
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How To Make Your Resume Stand Out From The Rest

When applying to jobs, there are some tweaks you can use to really bring out the skills listed on your resume. Such tweaks could make all the difference.
July 7, 2023 Eul Basa
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People Share What They’re Proud Of But Wouldn’t Put A Resume

These accomplshments are definitely something we’re proud of, but they’re not exactly things we can mention in a professional setting.
May 19, 2020 Eul Basa
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People Share The One Thing They're Proud Of But Would Never Put On Their Resumes

Many of us have talents that we are extremely good at but can't use on resumes or professional portfolios. What "irrelevant" skills are you proud of?
November 9, 2019 Eul Basa