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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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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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Is a Good Job Title Worth Giving Up Some Salary?

Though peak management positions are hard to snag, making salary concessions to secure one could be a mistake, according to career coaches.

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The One Skill You Need to Reach the C-Suite

The secret to reaching the C-level is to extend the skills you've honed as a functional specialist into a position of general leadership across disciplines.

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The Only Job Search e-Mail You Will Ever Need

Our 48 best articles on job search, all of our best advice, in one email.

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7 Steps to Leverage a Counteroffer for a Larger Salary
Put yourself in the best position to leverage a counteroffer and win a salary negotiation — or retreat with dignity.
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