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Quitting quickly has some risks. Here are 10 tips to make a smoother exit.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor

 

The Great Resignation is upon us. If you haven’t been on LinkedIn lately, you may have missed this trending hashtag that reflects the growing number of employees resigning from roles to find companies that better match their goals, desires and values. Although the pandemic and the juggle between remote and in-person work has increased the acceptability of quitting a job that isn’t meeting your needs, quitting within the first three to six months does have some risks. Here are 10 tips on how to exit your job after a few months.
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For the growing number of people engaging in the gig economy, the positives may outweigh the negatives.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor

 

Taken a ride with Uber, had your dinner delivered by DoorDash or sold something on Etsy? If you have, you are a participant in the gig economy.

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Steer clear of these resume writing mistakes to increase your chances of getting that interview.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor

 

“Perhaps the most important part of writing your resume isn’t the writing at all – it’s the editing,” says Trista Winnie in an article for Jobscan, a popular resume assessing tool. She accurately describes the significance of resume editing to increase your job seeking success. Not that writing a resume is easy – but omitting the things that shouldn’t be there, the mistakes, is equally important to the content.

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A thank-you email after an interview demonstrates your interest and communication skills.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor

 

Did you know that thank-you notes are so important that they have their own “National Day” on Dec. 26? This sleeper of a December holiday may not be well known, but the significance of expressing thanks, especially after an interview, continues to be a much appreciated courtesy. The thank-you letter has evolved since its handwritten roots in the 1400s, but the purpose remains the same – to politely express sincere gratitude. Here are tips on crafting a professional thank-you email after an interview.

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The need for a professional elevator pitch has never been greater. Learn how to write an impactful one with these examples.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor

 

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME you were in an elevator with someone else who didn’t know you? In 2021, the answer to that question is likely, “Not in the last year.” However, the need to have a professional elevator pitch has never been greater. Learn what an elevator pitch is and tips to create an ideal one.

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Even with no work experience, teens can still make an effective resume. See a sample teen resume.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor

 

A WELL-WRITTEN RESUME can be a key to success when looking for a first job or applying for a scholarship or competitive academic program. Even with no “real-world” work experience, you can still make an effective resume as a teen. Here are eight tips for writing a first-time resume or a first job resume as a teen. See a sample teen resume below.

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