Question: I've been asked for a professional reference in my recent job search. My old references are outdated and don’t relate to my recent roles. How should I ask for a recommendation from a ...

Advice for a successful job hunt NPR's Life Kit has tips to help you make it through the job hunting process. Business. Advice for a successful job hunt. February 11, 2023 5:34 PM ET.

Thankfully other job offers came through and I was able to pull out of these intensely long processes, but it’s definitely not a candidate-friendly system—especially while working full time!

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In 2020, I quiet quit my job and it was without a doubt the best decision of my life. Since then, I've created several online businesses and have become financially free.

Despite mass layoffs, the tech industry continues to hire. But the jobs aren't all great: Here are the 10 worst entry-level jobs in tech, experts say.