Tips to land a job

Boost your chances of landing a role with these timely tips and advice for identifying opportunities, writing a resume, interviewing and negotiating a job offer.

How to Answer, ‘Why Do You Want to Work Here?’

Stand out from other candidates with a stand-out answer. Get our tips on how to prepare and deliver a compelling response.

Writing a Cover Letter That Will Stand Out

Is writing a cover letter a thing of the past for job seekers? Far from it. Discover how you can convince hiring managers to call you for an interview.

How to Talk About Your Weaknesses in a Job Interview

Meeting with an employer? Read our tips for responding strongly and effectively to this tricky question.

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The Risks of Accepting a Counteroffer

It may feel good to be in demand — but getting a counteroffer from your current employer after handing in your notice can also be stressful (and awkward!). Should you accept or politely decline? See this post for tips on how to make a decision.

Should You Follow Up on a Job Application?

You haven't heard back since sending a company your resume. Learn how to follow up on a job application without annoying the employer.

No Response After an Interview? Here’s What to Do If You’ve Been Ghosted

Have you receivedno response after an interview with an employer? Read Robert Half's advice on what to do if you feel you've been ghosted.

Tips for Writing a Cover Letter That Will Stand Out

Is writing a cover letter a thing of the past for job seekers? Far from it. Discover how you can convince hiring managers to call you for an interview.

How to Answer, ‘Why Do You Want to Work Here?’

Why do you want to work here? If a hiring manager asks you that question in a job interview, how would you answer? Get our tips on how to prepare and deliver a compelling response.

How to Write a Resume (That’s Good!) in 7 Easy Steps

Want to increase your chances of landing a job interview? Apply the seven resume writing tips in this post when building your resume.

15 Second Interview Questions to Expect (With Answers!)

Discover 15 sample questions for a second interview, along with ideas of how to answer them, tips to prepare and questions to ask the interviewer.

7 Signs an Interview Went Well

You feel like you aced your job interview. But how can you be even more confident about your performance? See this post to learn the seven signs an interview went well.