Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Job seekers are scrambling to stand out amid fierce ...

Having the qualifications is no longer enough; you need to find smart, strategic ways to stand out. In many cases, over 20 applicants may be jostling for the same role, each bringing a similar set of ...

In today’s competitive job market, job seekers often stumble across postings that seem perfect—except for one glaring issue: they don’t meet all the listed qualifications. If you’ve ever hesitated to ...

Finding a new job might be the most stressful part of adulting. No matter your motivation for a job switch, sifting through job postings, writing cover letters, and tailoring your resume 20 times over ...

In today’s competitive job market, having a thorough understanding of the job application process is essential for standing out from the crowd and securing employment opportunities. By familiarizing ...

Every week, thousands of new opportunities go live on Backstage. But how do you stand out and actually land one? If you’re brand-new to the platform or looking to sharpen your strategy, this guide ...

The Shotgun Approach means sending out your resume with great volume to as many job openings as possible. As detailed in this Reddit post from 2012, the Rifle Method involves an approach more tailored ...

The e-mail arrives on a Friday afternoon. It’s a job alert. The research focus matches your expertise perfectly. The laboratory group has funding. The city works for your family. But then the familiar ...

Anyone who's applied to a job recently can tell you there are endless ways to do so: There are general job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed, sites tailored to industries like Levels.fyi for tech ...