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Robin Ryan, known as America’s Top Career Expert, is a prolific writer of articles and best-selling books. She publishes a column in Forbes.com covering a wide range of job search and career topics. Her writing is based on original research and her extensive work as a career counselor who has helped over 8400 clients.
Robin’s & You’re Hired! newsletter is published regularly and features articles with advice for interviewing, LinkedIn, resumes, personal branding, job search, negotiation, and more. See below for a selection of her recent newsletters.
Top Job Interview Mistakes That Can Cost You The Job
During a job interview there is much to keep in mind as you respond to questions. If you are not prepared, it can be easy to make mistakes that make the wrong impression and take you out of consideration for that job. Read my recently published Forbes article below to
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 leverage your LinkedIn presence to find these openings by networking with recruiters.
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 excellent advertisement for you. Both go hand-in-hand to market yourself effectively to recruiters and hiring managers. Ignoring LinkedIn is a big mistake so many job
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 interview questions, these are challenging to answer in a way that reassures the employer that you are a top candidate for the position.
To help
10 Resume Trends In 2024: 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 losing her job. She said, “I’m sure my resume doesn’t represent me very well. I want it to be impressive, but I’m stumbling on how
Why Hiring Is Slowing Down — And How To Get Hired Anyway
A hiring slowdown is underway due to what I see as a combination of factors. As part of my career counseling practice I am seeing some groups having more difficulty than others in landing a new job. This includes mature workers, technology industry professionals, and new graduates. If you are
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 am hearing from HR and hiring managers that people are often making mistakes when in person that cost them getting an offer. Read my article
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 hired; yet, many times that doesn’t happen. The best career advice you can apply to improve your interviewing skills is to do your homework and
Top Job Interview Mistakes That Can Cost You The Job
During a job interview there is much to keep in mind as you respond to questions. If you are not prepared, it can be easy to make mistakes that make the wrong impression and take you out of consideration for that job. Read my recently published Forbes article below to
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 leverage your LinkedIn presence to find these openings by networking with recruiters.
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 excellent advertisement for you. Both go hand-in-hand to market yourself effectively to recruiters and hiring managers. Ignoring LinkedIn is a big mistake so many job
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 interview questions, these are challenging to answer in a way that reassures the employer that you are a top candidate for the position.
To help
10 Resume Trends In 2024: 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 losing her job. She said, “I’m sure my resume doesn’t represent me very well. I want it to be impressive, but I’m stumbling on how
Why Hiring Is Slowing Down — And How To Get Hired Anyway
A hiring slowdown is underway due to what I see as a combination of factors. As part of my career counseling practice I am seeing some groups having more difficulty than others in landing a new job. This includes mature workers, technology industry professionals, and new graduates. If you are
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 am hearing from HR and hiring managers that people are often making mistakes when in person that cost them getting an offer. Read my article
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 hired; yet, many times that doesn’t happen. The best career advice you can apply to improve your interviewing skills is to do your homework and
