The ultimate guide to getting a job: Recruiters, job seekers, and execs reveal top tips

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
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If you're looking for a job, we know things feel grim.

I landed a job at Goldman Sachs right out of college thanks to this unique twist to my résumé

Tech Insider : Business, Politics
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The author landed a job at Goldman Sachs with no experience.

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I've helped write over 700 résumés after leaving my decadelong recruiting career. Here's what I tell my clients to add and remove.

Tech Insider : Business
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Your résumé is probably getting too long. Here's how to fix it.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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When a résumé gets too long, it can make it harder for a job seeker to stand out.

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A product manager shares the résumé that helped him transition from consulting and land a $180,000 role at Cisco

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Varun Kulkarni transitioned to tech after spending the bulk of his early career in consulting.

Varun Kulkarni

Read 5 résumés that helped techies land $300,000-plus jobs at Google, Meta, Amazon, and Salesforce

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5 techies share the résumés that landed them roles in FAANG companies.

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I interned at JP Morgan and Microsoft as a software engineer. This is my secret to landing offers.

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Ume Habiba says having a brand is her secret to success.

Katie Dobihal

He's sworn by the same résumé format for the past 9 years. In 2022, it landed him a $350,000 job at Google — check it out.

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Yung-Yu Lin has worked at Yahoo, Meta, Visa, PayPal, and Google.

Yung-Yu Lin

4 things to do as soon as layoff rumors hit the office, according to an HR professional with 20 years' worth of experience

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Leigh Henderson says she recommends that workers have a company exit strategy whether layoffs come to fruition or not.

Savina Mayfield

3 ways to make your next job hunt easier in the age of AI, from a career coach with 25 years experience

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Shari Santoriello, a career coach, told Business Insider how she counsels her clients through job hunting to make the process less daunting.

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