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Carol Ross

Carol Ross is a Bell Labs engineer turned career coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and writer. She has created career development programs to help talented midcareer professionals be more successful in a competitive, increasingly digital marketplace. Her passion is helping misfits find their place in the world. Find out more at standoutandbelong.com. Contact her on LinkedIn or by email.

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How to Bounce Back From Burnout

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How to Ask for a LinkedIn Introduction — and Get One

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Best Ways to Comfort Your Unemployed Adult Child

A career coach and parent offers advice on what you should and shouldn't do to help your kid get back on his feet
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How to Comfort Someone Who Just Lost a Job

A career coach offers six tips on what to say and do
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When Networking Isn't Working for Your Job Search

A career coach shows you how to fine tune your networking skills to land work
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How to Make the Most of LinkedIn Endorsements

They’re easy to give and receive, but you need to use the online kudos strategically
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The 6 Deadly Excuses of Job Hunters

If these reasons for not finding work sound familiar, snap out of it by following this career coach's advice
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One woman remembers the night she hit bottom — and reveals the keys to a joyful rebound
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How to Use LinkedIn to Promote Your Personal Brand

These tips for improving your LinkedIn profile will make you a stronger job candidate
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