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Rania Oteify writes: There is nothing wrong with job hunting, but keep in mind that your current boss could find out — and might not like it

Learning about the cost of living in a particular city isn’t complicated

Try to find out if your contact is an actual user or a paid promoter

As someone who has been in both situations at different periods of my career, I can say each of these working styles has its pluses and minuses

You have to make a good impression, which goes well beyond your technical skills

If you have two offers, try to get back to the employer as soon as possible with a brief polite explanation of your decision

Follow your instinct: If the question doesn't seem to belong in a job interview, that is because it probably doesn't

Instead of being stuck in worrying, look at the bigger picture

Many employers who are hiring for entry-level jobs may prefer to hire those who begin their careers with the company

If you fear you could be a victim of an imminent layoff, here are a few tips to turn the situation around at the workplace

Detailing one's career goals and how a vacancy fits into those plans in the resume could create a bad impression for job seeker

You can even go as far as requesting that this is not used to determine future pay or benefits