Job Search Tips & Strategies

Tactics to find and land the right opportunity.

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Job Search Strategy

How to Network: Tips for Getting Started & Finding Success

Not sure how to network? Start with people you know, send simple messages, and take small steps to build strong connections and grow your network.

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jun 4, 2026

16 min read

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How to Tell a Job You Have Another Offer: Tips, Templates, & Examples

To tell a job you have another offer, clarify the hiring timeline, stay honest and professional, keep it brief, and don’t wait too long to tell them.

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jun 25, 2026

15 min read

A smiling logistics or warehouse worker holding a cardboard box, representing employment opportunities and jobs for people with criminal records.

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40 Jobs for People With Criminal Records (& How to Get One)

Good jobs for people with criminal records can be found in construction, trucking, food service, and other fields. See more options and tips to get hired.

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jul 8, 2026

17 min read

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15 Best AI Job Search Tools to Help You Get Hired in 2026

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jul 23, 202620 min read

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How to Find a New Job: A Step by Step Guide

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jul 13, 202622 min read

Job Search Strategy

40 Jobs for People With Criminal Records (& How to Get One)

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jul 8, 202617 min read

Job Search Strategy

How to Tell a Job You Have Another Offer: Tips, Templates, & Examples

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 25, 202615 min read

Job Search Strategy

How to Network: Tips for Getting Started & Finding Success

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 4, 202616 min read

Job Search Strategy

How to Follow Up on a Job Application: Templates & Tips

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Apr 30, 202617 min read

Job Search Strategy

What is a Professional Reference and How Can it Help You Secure a Job?

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Sep 4, 202312 min read

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What to Wear to a Job Fair: How to Choose a Professional Outfit for a Career Fair

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Apr 14, 202310 min read

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The myths (and truths) about job searching after age 40

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Mar 21, 20237 min read

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