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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What Is an ATS? How to Write a Resume to Beat the Bots

A Qualified Candidate Finally Gets the Resume That Shows Her Off

Webinar Replay: New Resume Rules for the New Year

A Guide to the Best Job-Search Websites (2021)

8 Soft Skills Employers Are Looking for in 2021

10 Career Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

COVID 19 View all

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

TopResume & Amazon Career Day 2020

Resume and Cover Letter View all

What Is an ATS? How to Write a Resume to Beat the Bots

A Qualified Candidate Finally Gets the Resume That Shows Her Off

What To Include in the Education Section of a Resume

Webinar Replay: New Resume Rules for the New Year

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How To Respond To a Rescinded Job Offer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 a Custom LinkedIn URL in 3 Easy Steps

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

Networking View all

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

Virtual Networking: Making Connections Online

LinkedIn Networking: How to Cultivate Meaningful Connections Online

Why Every Professional Should Recruit a Personal Board of Advisors

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

Career Quiz: Is It Time for a Career Change?

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

Shopping for the Freelancer in Your Life

10 Perfect Gifts for the Work-From-Home Professional in Your Life