Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. As job hunting has gotten tougher, people get more discouraged ...

Sending LinkedIn DMs—the digital version of cold-calling—can come across as pushy and is becoming a much-less-effective strategy for job seekers. Luckily, there is so much more that LinkedIn is ...

LinkedIn is packed with opportunities—almost 6 million job posts in the US alone. Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, the business networking platform can help you find jobs while ...

There is no single “right” way to conduct a job search, despite the abundance of advice that suggests otherwise. Successful ...

January is often a time when people reevaluate their lives, goals and priorities. If it’s not moving house or getting a new pet, this might take the form of considering a new job. Whether you want to ...

LinkedIn is a powerful tool. From connecting with people in your field to finding freelance work through posts, LinkedIn has become a great way to find a job. But randomly applying to jobs on LinkedIn ...

At some point during college, you were probably told to “make a LinkedIn” and “start networking” to land your first job. But did anyone actually teach you how? For recent graduates entering a tough ...

Looking for a new job is a job in itself. From finding the perfect role to apply to, to acing the interview, you need to do a lot of prep work to maximize your chances of landing the role. On ...

Learn simple and effective ways to improve LinkedIn profile for job hunting. Follow these easy tips to look professional, ...

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...

Anyone looking for a new job in the past year knows first-hand how challenging the job market is. From getting rejected by a ...