I designed cybersecurity content for a bank. I still almost got roped into two scams when job hunting.

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Julius von Brunk is a graphic artist.

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Some companies don't want more workers — they want better ones

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The best way to handle the 'Tell me about yourself' question in a job interview, and how to explain a layoff

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Career coaches said the last thing a candidate should do when asked to introduce themselves is to recite their résumé from top to bottom.

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The job-search move that matters more than your résumé

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After you apply to a job, it's time to start your networking hustle, an HR exec told Business Insider.

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Networking is important. So is doing it right.

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Networking is still one of the best ways to get a job, though there are things you should avoid doing.

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Some of the most popular career advice could be wrong

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Job searches can be tough. That's why it's wise to reconsider some of the career advice you've heard.

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An Nvidia executive said that AI-generated résumés may already be gaming AI recruiters because 'AI likes to use AI'

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Nvidia's Jonathan Ross said AI résumés may be preferred by AI screening tools in hiring.

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A millennial making $746,000 by working 5 remote jobs says tech layoffs have made him feel guilty about overemployment

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A millennial (not pictured) says secretly juggling multiple roles has transformed his family's finances and allowed his wife to quit her job.

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I've struggled for years to find full-time work after multiple layoffs. It's taken a toll on my mental health.

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Dominique Alexander has spent years searching for stable work after working at Microsoft and Coca-Cola.

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There's really only one way to get a new job these days

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Making connections with people is one of the best ways to stand out in your job search, say workplace observers.

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