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I'm 53 and have been job searching for 14 months. I'm part of the group applying, praying, hoping, and begging for a chance to work.

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Applying for jobs has never been easier. That's exactly the problem.

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People wait in line to attend a job fair, Thursday, August 29, 2024, in Sunrise, Florida.

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I found a new job within 2 months of being put on a layoff list. Five actions helped me transition smoothly and quickly.

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A recruiter says she's drowning in résumés. Any time she posts a job, she gets 'a tsunami.'

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I got a job within 30 days by sending personalized slide decks in place of cover letters. See how I did it.

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Sales professional Julissa Machado landed a job within 30 days using personalized pitch decks.

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