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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How to Talk About COVID-19 During a Job Interview (Without Getting Political)

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COVID 19 View all

How to Talk About COVID-19 During a Job Interview (Without Getting Political)

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8 Tips to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market

How COVID-19 Has Changed the Job Search

Resume and Cover Letter View all

How to Check if My Resume is ATS-Friendly

A Qualified Candidate Finally Gets the Resume That Shows Her Off

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14 Reasons This is a Perfect Recent College Grad Resume Example

Interview View all

Ask Amanda: Is It Alright to Bring Notes to a Job Interview?

7 Signs an Interview Went Well

Ask Amanda: How Do I Juggle a Job Offer While I Wait for Another?

How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

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

Webinar Replay: How to Digitally Network Your Way to a New Job

How to Use Clubhouse for Networking

How to Prepare for a Career or Job Fair

How To Create an Elevator Pitch for Your Job Search

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

I Think My Boss Doesn't Like Me. Now What?

5 Ways to Deal with New Job Anxiety and Stress

How to Tell Your Boss You Have Too Much Work — Without Complaining

7 Questions to Ask Your Boss on a Regular Basis