Career development

Robert Half talent solutions and recruiting pros help job candidates develop their careers and reach their goals. Explore fresh, up-to-date insights now and chart your career with confidence.

How to Write a Letter Asking for a Raise

Start a tough conversation with total confidence. Explore essential tips for a successful salary negotiation.

How to Write a Letter of Resignation

Exit with class. See what to include – and what to leave out – of a resignation letter to finish on a positive note.

The 29 Most Valuable IT Certifications

Check out our list of the 29 most valuable IT certifications to expand your skill set, impress prospective employers and stand out from the crowd.

More career development tips

What jobs are in demand? Get insight into 2024 employment trends & learn which professionals are hardest to hire in our report, The Demand for Skilled Talent. 2024 Salary Guide Access Robert Half’s 2024 Salary Guide & Survey, including data on salary ranges, perks and benefits, and hiring trends. Landing a job Research and insights How to Write a Letter or Email Asking for a Raise Need a boost of confidence? Get essential information on how to write a letter or email asking for a raise that will launch your successful salary negotiation. Accounting Starting Salaries for 2024 What are today's starting salaries for accounting and finance professionals? Read about 10 jobs from the latest Robert Half Salary Guide. How to Answer, ‘What's Your Expected Salary?’ Don't panic when you're asked about your expected salary in a job interview. Read our tips on how you can answer with confidence. 5 Ways to Develop Your Workplace Collaboration Skills If you aim to become a consummate collaborator in your workplace, these five strategies will help. Discover what they are, and get additional tips for success, in this post. 9 Tips on How to Deal with Stress at Work By effectively coping with stress at work, you can boost happiness and productivity — in and out of the workplace. See this post for nine actionable tips. What To Say When Quitting a Job Want to know what to say when you quit a job? Read Robert Half's tips for making a graceful exit and keeping the door open to future opportunities. How to Become a CFO: 5 Steps to Guide Your Career Path Discover how to become a CFO with 5 steps that will help accounting or finance professionals move closer to the C-suite. Career Opportunities Bloom for Paralegals and Legal Assistants As the legal field grows and transforms under the influence of technology and digitized workplaces, career opportunities are expanding for paralegals and legal assistants. Learn about the job outlook from Jamy Sullivan, executive director of Robert Half's legal practice.

More insights