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Charlotte Grainger is a freelance writer living and working in Sheffield, UK. She has a passion for career development and loves sharing tips and advice. Follow her on Twitter.

The small things that could stop you from getting promoted at work

6 tips for conducting a successful long-distance job search

The free online tools that will boost your job-search efforts

The advantages ‒ and challenges ‒ of remote work

How your workplace affects your job ‒ and your health

How to assess a company's culture during your job search

The worrying LinkedIn mistakes you could be making

How to use LinkedIn to boost your professional reputation

Tips on securing a job interview when you’re over 50

How to handle awkward questions about your job search

How to manage your workplace stress ‒ and when to call it quits

How to handle a hostile interviewer

Will a creative CV design help me stand out?

Finding the job hunt tough? Science says you should talk about it

7 holiday gift ideas for job seekers

How to best answer the ‘Tell us about yourself’ interview question

How to pick the perfect LinkedIn profile picture

Perfect interview preparation: the complete checklist

The best ways to track your accomplishments at work

Why you should customise your LinkedIn profile URL (and how to do it)

How to spot a toxic workplace during the interview process

Salary-negotiation tips: 6 phrases you should never use

8 serious signs it’s time to quit your job

10 warning signs that you’re about to be fired

7 ways to make extra cash on the side

CV versus LinkedIn profile writing: What exactly is the difference?

The absolute worst ways to address a cover letter

How to write a compelling LinkedIn profile summary that gets noticed

6 signs of a bad interview that mean you didn't land the job

How to write a CV when you want to change careers

5 things to remove from your CV right away