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, and Interviewing.
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Too many people on LinkedIn have outdated profiles.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
What Employers Want To See In Your Resume And Most People Aren’t Doing It
Resume Writing is never easy. You must understand how to craft your resume to quickly grab an employer’s attention in 20 seconds or less. Most
Time To Update Your Resume — Here’s One Secret To Use
Valerie, 59, is a human resources manager, working at a prominent company, who had asked for my help in writing her resume. She said, “I
Resume Quiz To See If Employers Will Respond To Your Resume
Writing a persuasive resume is challenging for most people. Yet, a top-quality resume that effectively sells your skills and accomplishments to an employer is essential
HR Advice On How To Write Your LinkedIn About Section
Some people just freeze when it comes to writing their LinkedIn About section. This advice from HR professionals will help you start and finish.
LinkedIn Photo Tips To Look Your Best
“It’s astounding how many people have a really poor photo of themselves on LinkedIn. It is so unprofessional,” said Sophia, an HR Specialist I had
Best Way To Open An Interview To Secure A Job Offer
“We would like you to come in for an interview.” Those wonderful words are what every job hunter wants to hear. Kathy, 55, an HR
Employers Ignoring Your Resume? 5 Mistakes To Avoid
I recently worked with Dave, an over 50 client who had his resume written by a service, and they made his resume look sharp, eye-catching,
Cover Letters Are Now Essential To Standout to Employers — Here’s an Example
Today’s job market is very competitive, so you need a way to stand out. “The biggest mistake many job hunters are currently making is that
17 LinkedIn Profile Writing Tips To Make You Standout
Today, my first phone call was from an over 50 year old who asked if she really needs a LinkedIn profile? She was not job
Avoid These Online Job Interview Mistakes That Turn Employers Off
Are you underestimating how challenging online job interviewing is? Tim was. In the last year, this over 50 year old had gone on 10 executive-level
21 Ways to Improve Your Resume
You’ve submitted your resume for one or more job openings. Now your resume needs to get through an applicant tracking system (ATS) and then get
Clinch The Job Writing A Persuasive Interview Thank You Email
As I was finishing up an Interview Coaching session with an over 50 client she asked, “What should I do about a thank you note?
