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The Best Cities for Work in the U.S., According to Indeed Data

Where you live can influence your career trajectory. Workers and job seekers now have a new resource to help in that investigation: Indeed’s Best Cities for Work.

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Some teachers are copying the travel nurse playbook—relocating for better pay amid shortages. Here's what any job seeker can learn from their strategy.

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Long-term unemployment is surging in the U.S. job market. See the exact strategies — career pivots, networking, AI prep — that led to real offers.

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Finding a job

Career ideas and guidance to pick the right role for you

45 Ways To Make Money From Home

Explore 45 ways to make money from home, from remote jobs to freelance services and home-based business ideas you can pursue with flexibility.

Explore 15 ideas to make extra income while also working full-time.

Learn about side hustles and how they work, often in addition to keeping your regular job, and review 60 online side hustles you might consider.


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How Indeed Protects Your Data as a Job Seeker
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Resumes & cover letters

Writing and formatting tips to make your application stand out

Make a resume more effective by choosing the right format, tailoring for each role, including key information and reviwing for accuracy and clarity.

Learn how to write a cover letter with samples and tips to help you write an effective one.

In this article, we explore 10 of the best skills to list on a resume, examples of skill sets across different roles and answers to common questions.


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Interviewing

Common questions, answers and advice to help you prepare

Prepare for common interview questions by reviewing example answers, using the STAR method for situational queries and highlighting your unique experience.

Answer “Tell me about yourself” in an interview by highlighting recent accomplishments, connecting past experience to the role and using a clear formula.

In this article, we explore why interviewers ask about your weaknesses, provide a list of responses and show you how to frame your answers positively.


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Pay & salary

Data and tips for talking about money at work

Learn how to negotiate your salary after a job offer to ensure you're fairly compensated and increase your earning potential throughout your career.

Discover 25 work-from-home jobs that pay well in a variety of industries, learn about their average salary and duties and get tips on how to find them.

Learn how to ask for a raise, including when and how much to ask for, then review an example script to help you advocate for yourself.


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Career development

Skills and steps to take your career to the next level

In this Indeed Career Coach-approved article, you will learn how to write a compelling proposal letter and structure it properly.

Learn how to craft a powerful self-introduction with these tips and essential details that will help you make a lasting impression, along with some examples.


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Starting a new job

Best practices to make a strong impression and transition smoothly

In this article, we discuss what a 30-60-90-day plan is and how to write one, plus provide tips and answer FAQs to help support your success in a new job.

Learn how to introduce yourself to colleagues in the workplace and explore examples and tips to build solid work relationships.

Learn about the steps you can take to formally accept a job offer and review our tips and an example acceptance letter.


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Job search resources

Check out our free webinars to learn tips for a successful job search and beyond.

When we are able to understand each other, we are able to create environments of compassion, collaboration and connection. Let's champion a world of work where people are hired and seen for their strengths and talents—free from bias and discrimination.

Check out our resources to help you feel confident in your next virtual interview.

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How to Take Advantage of the January Job Boom

Find out how to take advantage of the January job boom and take your job search to the next level by using these four research-backed tips.

Review this comprehensive guide offering podcast tips about starting a show, building an audience, improving an existing podcast and following best practices.

Discover the benefits of securing an investor for a startup and how to find investors for a startup, along with some tips on how to network with them.

Learn about the job requirements and expectations for a help desk clerk, including salary, education and experience.

Learn what kinds of skills go on an animation teacher resume and how to write one by viewing an example template and sample resume to help you format your own.

Discover how to set goals prioritizing your personal and professional development and read about 15 New Year's resolutions to inspire you toward self improvement.

As more people turn to remote work, third spaces become increasingly important as essential infrastructure for many seeking productivity and community. And just like in an actual office, the come with a whole set of etiquette challenges.

Explore how Generative AI is reshaping education and its possible impact on the future workforce. Learn about the revolution in learning and reskilling for tomorrow.

Learn why the first day of your new job is so important and explore tips to help you have a successful start to your new position.

Learn about the importance and use of termination letters and how to write one with examples.

It's important to welcome new employees in a manner that’s informative and reassuring. In this article, we explain how to write a positive welcome message to a new employee.

Some employers give signing bonuses when new hires accept job offers as incentives to work for that company. Learn when companies pay sign-on bonuses and why.

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