Experts in career, fashion and beauty have teamed up with the Fairy Jobmother, Hayley Taylor, to provide the ultimate roundup of tips — from your first steps in your job search, to writing your cover letter and resume, to interview etiquette and what to wear (and not!) on the big day:

What to Do If You're Laid Off

If you have been laid off, there are crucial steps you need to take to secure your finances and keep yourself and your family afloat. Get tips on how to seek unemployment benefits and find out what to do if you are laid off.

Beginning Your Job Search

Whether you are currently unemployed or just looking for a career change, beginning your job search can seem overwhelming. Read up on our job search tips to start off on the right track and find a job that speaks to your strengths, skill set and passions.

How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter

Cover letters are becoming a critical part of the hiring process for human resources professionals. It is a way of making yourself memorable and standing out from a crowd of applicants. Check out Hayley Taylor's tried-and-true cover letter tips.

8 Steps to Writing a Great Resume

Your resume enables you to sell yourself to a prospective employer. It must be presentable and filled with plenty of essential content. School yourself on Hayley Taylor's 8 Steps to Writing a Great Resume to get noticed by prospective employers and land an interview.

6 Essential Job Interview Tips

You've submitted a killer cover letter and resume, and a hiring manager has invited you to an interview from a sea of applicants. Now get the tips you need to impress! Study Hayley Taylor's 6 Essential Job Interview Tips to make an impression and get a job offer.

Hiring Manager Secrets: Digital Advice

Technology now plays a bigger part than ever in how we look for and apply for jobs. If the thought of a hiring manager Google-searching you makes you cringe, or the "e-mail vs. handwritten thank-you" debate keeps you up at night, read these Hiring Manager Secrets and tips for making a good digital impression before and after your interview.

Interview Beauty Tips

CoverGirl makeup artist Molly Stern, L’Oréal consultant Johnny Lavoy, celebrity hair stylist Byron Williams and star colorist Gina Gilbert share their expert hair and makeup advice in our Interview Beauty Photo Gallery. Plus, give yourself salon-perfect nails before a big interview with tips for an at-home manicure!

What to Wear to Your Job Interview

"Remember, first impressions count," Fairy Jobmother Hayley Taylor reminds us. "Smart and professional attire is essential." "Project Runway" Season 7 Designer Mila Hermanovski knows the importance of making a good impression, and a job interview is no exception. See her top interview-dressing options for success and get her expert tips on what to wear to a job interview now.

Managing Personal Finances

If you’ve just lost your job or have been unemployed for years, getting your personal and family finances under control can be one of the biggest obstacles to overcome. Read through Hayley Taylor's tips for managing personal finances.