If you get laid off, one of the first things you should do is volunteer

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According to one recruiter, volunteering when you're out of work can help structure your day and put the challenges you're facing in context.

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It's wild how many job listings might be fake

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Not every job listing you see is real, but you might still find work if you apply.

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The résumé hack to use to get recruiters' attention

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Making your résumé easy to scan can help recruiters get to the key ideas quickly.

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These are some of the highest-paying jobs for digital nomads

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A review of high-paying remote jobs found data scientist roles were among the most lucrative.

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A surprisingly large percentage of hiring managers don't want to hire Gen Zers — or older workers

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This recruiter uses a late-night text message to see if candidates are a good fit for a job

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Responding quickly to a text message could help you land a job.

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I didn't get a VP job in HR because the recruiter said I didn't try hard enough with my appearance

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Melissa Weaver was surprised a recruiter stated she didn't make enough of an effort in how she looked for a job interview.

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Ex-Microsoft VP of HR: If the application process is bad, the job will probably be worse. Beware of these red flags when interviewing.

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Gen Zers are looking out for red flags in job interviews

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This CEO wants to kill the résumé

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Finding a job often involves using a résumé. Advocates say there are better approaches.

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5 tips that make top candidates stand out from other applicants in a tough job market, according to a recruiter

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