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Marc Cenedella How do you prevent yourself from making the type of mistakes I just made in the headline? My advice is to not trust the computer and to keep it simple.
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Tax Time: Happy Returns from the Job Search

Consult a tax professional on your job-search expenses to see which are deductible. Expenses like resume prep, career counseling and travel for interviews can help you back into the black.

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Job-Search Deductibles: Evade Mistakes, Not Taxes

Most tax mistakes when filing job-search expenses fall into three categories: travel, personal appearance and relocation. Experts explain how to avoid these common errors.

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Taxing Situations on the Job Hunt

It takes money to make money and the U.S. tax code allows you to deduct many expenses related to your job search.

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This is Your Job Search Story

Every job search tells a story. I’ve got a story; you’ve got a story; and millions of your fellow senior job seekers on TheLadders have stories. TheLadders’ editorial team is here to share those stories with you every Tuesday in our new Job Search Solutions e-mail newsletter. Watch this space for articles about your peers about the tactics they’ve employed to find a job and change their story.

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Attorney’s Resume Makes Case for a Better Job

Trial attorney Eunice Napolitano introduced evidence of her accomplishments in her resume to raise the bar on her personal brand.

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How to Explain Employment Gaps, Sabbaticals and Negatives on Your Resume
Hiring professionals share common negatives on resumes and how job seekers can turn them into positives while maintaining integrity.
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When Your Reputation Stops Working
When Jon B. Roberts decided to switch from medical-device sales to other industries, word of mouth and reputation no longer applied. He found himself 12 years overdue for a resume update.
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Human Resources Thinks Your Salary Should Be …

Knowing what HR managers are thinking and the process they go through when you request a raise in salary or benefits can help you decide when to ask and how to negotiate.

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Can Recruiters Find YOU? 5 Online Methods to Borrow

To make it easy for recruiters to find you, borrow the online tools they use. These five methods can help you fast-track from unknown to the top of the list. 

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9 Questions to Ask Before You Accept a Job Offer

Think carefully about how a job would contribute to your career before accepting.

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