Practical career guides, job-search advice, and resources for finding work in New York and across the United States.
Guides built around real job-search decisions, from improving your resume to choosing which role to pursue.
Looking for work in New York City? Explore job fairs and hiring events happening October 26–31, 2026, including NYC government opportunities, airport security, food service, warehouse jobs and large career fairs in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Learn how to write a cover letter in 2026 with a simple step-by-step format, a copyable template and real examples for customer service, administrative, retail, warehouse, entry-level and career-change applicants.
Want to work for New York City government? Learn how NYC government jobs work, including civil service exams, salaries, jobs that don’t require an exam, application steps, benefits and opportunities across more than 80 City agencies.
Want to work for NYC Public Schools? Learn about teaching, School Aide, paraprofessional, Family Worker, food service and other school jobs, including current salaries, requirements, benefits and how to apply across New York City.
Explore 14 high-paying U.S. careers that typically don’t require a four-year college degree. Compare current median salaries, training paths and job outlook for roles in aviation, healthcare, skilled trades, transportation and technical fields.
Not sure which skills belong on your resume? See 50 strong resume skills, learn the difference between hard and soft skills, and find examples tailored to common jobs.
Preparing for an interview? These 25 practical tips cover what to do before, during and after the interview, including examples, virtual interview advice and questions to ask employers.
Looking for work in New York City? Here are hiring events, job fairs and recruitment opportunities happening across NYC from October 5 through October 11, 2026.
Looking for a career with the New York State DMV? Learn about current openings, common DMV jobs, salaries, qualifications, NY HELPS and how to apply.