Career Articles
Robin Ryan, known as America’s Top Career Expert, is a prolific writer of articles and books. She has four #1 Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling career books with four others top sellers.
She currently publishes a column in Forbes.com covering a wide range of job search and career topics. Below is a selection of her most recent and popular articles.
The articles below are also organized by topics for Resumes and Cover Letters, LinkedIn, Interviewing, and Recent College Graduates.
When Hiring Slows Down — How To Get Hired Anyway
During my work as a career counselor, I have seen periods when hiring is very strong across the economy, making it far easier to land
Why Your LinkedIn Profile Is As Important As Your Resume And How To Improve It
When you are job hunting, everyone acknowledges they need a great resume. Yet most people don’t realize that your LinkedIn Profile needs to be an
How To Catch A Recruiter’s Eye On LinkedIn And Land Your Next Job
There is a hidden world job openings that have not been advertised or posted. Uncovering these can give job hunters an edge. Here’s how to
Top Job Interview Mistakes New Graduates Must Avoid
Whether you graduated from college a year ago or just received your degree, are an undergraduate, a new MBA, or a graduate student, you are
New College Grad’s Guide to a LinkedIn Profile that Gets Attention
Most colleges fall short in preparing soon-to-graduate students for their job search. While they often stress the importance of having a solid resume, too often
5 Proven Strategies To Ace Tough Situational Interview Questions
During your next interview odds are high that you will be asked to describe how you previously dealt with a work situation. Known as situational
10 Resume Trends: What You Need To Know To Stand Out
Job hunters wonder about how to improve their resume. Mary, a director at a large company, called for help with resume writing because she was
Career Advice for Recent or Soon-To-Be College Graduates
In this interview with Robin, she offers career advice aimed at recent and soon-to-be graduates. She covers graduate studies, internships, career networking, LinkedIn, helpful websites,
Employers Are Restarting In-Person Job Interviews: 7 Mistakes To Avoid
Are you ready to interview live, face-to-face, in an employer’s office? Employers increasingly hold a final interview in their office rather than online. And I
The Secret Weapon To Ace Your Next Job Interview
Answering interview questions can be very stressful. You want to do your best and impress the employer. The outcome you wish for is to get
LinkedIn Job Search Strategy You Should Be Using But Probably Aren’t
Are you overlooking an excellent way to network on LinkedIn when searching for a job? Connecting with your college alumni can be very effective.
How To Close An Interview To Land The Job
“How do you end an interview?” asked Ken, an over 50-year-old. “Should I be bold and just say hire me, no one is better? Will
One LinkedIn Trick That Enables Recruiters To Find You
At first LinkedIn’s #OpenToWork tag feature was ignored. But now it is being frequently used. Here is how to use this feature to get recruiters’
A New Way To Answer The ‘What’s Your Greatest Weakness?’ Interview Question
One of the most challenging interview questions is, “What’s your greatest weakness?” Here’s a new approach for answering this question strongly.
Want Recruiters To Find You On LinkedIn? Do Two Critical Things
Yesterday, Pete, a sales director in his late fifties, called to say he was discouraged that no employers were reaching out to him through LinkedIn.
15 Job Search Strategies That Work
Elizabeth called yesterday inquiring about career counseling services saying, “I read about all these job opportunities available now, but my job search is going nowhere.
Before Your Interview, Do This To Ensure You Land The Job
Too many job hunters say they don’t know how to get insider information before applying for a job or heading into an interview. It may
Most Job Hunters Fail When Answering this Question
A recent discussion with an HR Director at T-Mobile centered around defining the top mistakes people make in the interview. He said: “I judge candidates
Critical Job Interview Mistake You Cannot Recover From
I talked to a couple of HR directors, and we got to talking about serious mistakes individuals make in the job interview. When I pointed
How To Write An Impressive LinkedIn Work Experience Section
Too many people on LinkedIn have outdated profiles. It’s a big mistake. Here’s how to create an up-to-date and impactful work experience section.
HR Reveals What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Wear to a Job Interview
A frequent question that comes up when I’m teaching Job Interview Skills is, “What should I wear to the interview?” A recent class I led had
Here Is A LinkedIn Secret Weapon To Land A Job
Kathleen contacted me because this over-50-year-old professional needed career assistance. Her husband had gotten an executive position in a new state, and they were moving
How To Create An Impressive LinkedIn Personal Brand
Not everyone using LinkedIn is looking for a job. Today, John sought my help as he is the CEO and Founder of his own company.
Answers To Tough Employer Job Interview Questions
“Interviews seemed to be a lot harder than I remember,” says Nick, an over-50 executive who called for Interview Prep Coaching. “I was so unprepared
Age Discrimination Worries? Resume Changes You Should Make
“I’m over 60 and I worry that I’m not landing a job because of my age,” said Ann, a Senior HR Director who called me
Salary Negotiations Can Be Tricky In Today’s Job Market: Here’s How To Secure Top Dollar From An Employer
The largest salary increase you are likely to obtain in your career comes when you quit your job and go to work for another employer,
How To Hire A Resume Writer And Not Get Duped
Sarah called today because she said her friend’s friend in HR recommended me. She had previously paid $500 to have her resume “professionally written.” She
