Career Advice

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

Hi, I'm Amanda Augustine, career advice expert for TopResume. I'm a certified professional career coach and resume writer who is passionate about helping job seekers find careers they love, faster. Check out my top reads for the week.

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Ask Amanda: How Can I Tell If My Resume Is ATS-Friendly?

A Qualified Candidate Finally Gets the Resume That Shows Her Off

Resumes of the Rich and Famous: Writing Jeff Bezos' Standout Career

How to Write a Resignation Letter (+ Example)

How to Write a Good LinkedIn Headline (with examples)

How to Write a Sales Resume (With Example)

COVID 19 View all

8 Tips to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market

How COVID-19 Has Changed the Job Search

It's OK to Quit (Your Job)

Reclaiming Your Balance As the Kids Head Back to School

Resume and Cover Letter View all

Ask Amanda: How Can I Tell If My Resume Is ATS-Friendly?

A Qualified Candidate Finally Gets the Resume That Shows Her Off

Resumes of the Rich and Famous: Writing Jeff Bezos' Standout Career

How to Write a Sales Resume (With Example)

Interview View all

50 Sales Job Interview Questions to Prepare For (and Their Best Answers)

The Importance of Saying "Thank You" After an Interview

How To Respond To a Rescinded Job Offer

How Making This Interview Question Illegal Can Help Eliminate the Gender Wage Gap

Personal Branding View all

How to Ask for & Get Endorsements on LinkedIn

How to Get Free LinkedIn Premium If You're a Veteran

How to Create & Change a Custom LinkedIn URL in 3 Easy Steps

Why LinkedIn is Important: 7 Reasons to Polish Your Profile Today

Networking View all

How to Prepare for a Career or Job Fair

How To Create an Elevator Pitch for Your Job Search

What Type of Networking Fits Your Personality Best? (Quiz)

Virtual Networking: Making Connections Online

Getting Ahead View all

A Mother's Guide to Getting Back Into the Workforce

Stay at Home Mom Returning to Work? 10 Ways to Land the Job You Want and Need

“Will Robots Take My Job?” 4 Marketable Skills AI Can't Take From You

10 Ways to Push Yourself to Think Outside the Box

Workplace View all

How to Write a Resignation Letter (+ Example)

Is Relocating for a Job Worth It? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

Career Quiz: Is It Time for a Career Change?

Ask Amanda: How Do I Ask My Boss for a Raise?