Advice

More women now than ever are choosing to continue their careers after motherhood. So, it’s important to question whether you or the working mom in your life has a job that allows a happy work-life balance. In fact, the government Census Bureau reported that 61 percent of mothers with a...

The world of finance has been in the news a great deal in the last couple of years. Some of the news has been negative, and some of it has been positive. One thing that has definitely caught the eye of most people in regard to the world of banking...

One major mistake that job hunters commonly make is failing to take the time to evaluate whether the company is really a right fit for them. Since pounding the pavement itself is such a time-consuming and painstaking task, sometimes it’s easy to forget to dedicate a decent amount of time...

Diane Gannon shocked herself last month when, during the course of her 13th interview in three months, she answered that dreaded “What do you see yourself doing in five years?” question by saying she wanted to work for the company interviewing her. “I was so tired of hearing that dumb question,...

Preparing for an interview can be a lot like preparing for a blind date. You most likely show up knowing only what you found out from stalking their online profiles. It’s only natural to try and gather as much information about the person as you can before you meet them...

Twitter has changed the way tragedies and triumphs are reported, the way that celebrities and fans interact, and the way that companies advertise. Why then would Twitter not have an impact on the way that people search for and find jobs? Using Twitter to find a job requires an intentional...

Patrick Hayes is desperately seeking full-time employment as a telecommunications engineer and may soon have to “settle” for a 6-month contract with an insurance company in Wisconsin with a less than favorable reputation at its call center. Still, he will have to bite the bullet because available jobs within his narrowly focused...

As far as Gen Y is concerned, it’s not uncommon to see job hoppers – those who bounce from job to job seeking better pay, more experience, stock options, free gym membership, etc. Job hoppers typically don’t stay at the same company for more than year or so before leaving...

Professionals today are stepping into modern offices that practice renewed company policies, addressing employee issues that were once considered taboo. As the economic climate around us changes, companies are starting to acknowledge the effect employment trends pose on the workplace and developing new strategies to maintain professionalism: Office romances vs. sneaking...

Is your boss tipping you over the edge to the point of insanity? When actor Jason Sudeikis began researching his role as Kurt, a victim of an idiotic and tormenting boss, in the new film Horrible Bosses, he said he found that a surprising number of people actually want to...

LinkedIn’s founder Reid Hoffman will surely bask in his success this summer now that the company has gone public and he has been officially declared a billionaire! Soon, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg is expected to follow suit and cash in on his success as well. As these Internet entrepreneurs plan their exit...

If given the choice of joining a startup or working for an established corporation, what would you pick? Would your final decision be based on immediate gratification or deferred remuneration? Are you a risk taker or more security minded? Surprisingly, most job seekers—whether they consciously know it or not—have already answered...

One study reported by London Daily Mail explains that 80% of conversations are gossip, but only 5% are malicious gossip.  Contrary to popular belief, gossip can be positive. When it comes to your professional life, gossiping can not only be good for you but also great for your career, especially...

A recent report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reported that the average starting salary for college graduates of the class of 2011 rose a whopping 4.8%, which is the highest overall increase for the third consecutive year! If you’re a college graduate with an engineering background,...

Abraham Lincoln famously said that most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. True, but I think he would concede that as human beings, our degree of happiness exponentially increases with continuous positive feedback, especially in the workplace. Our reliance on recognition and reward...

“When your work environment feels like prison” When Phil arrives at the office, he’s greeted by his supervisor and a dozen security cameras. As Phil is handed his pen, pad of paper and one allotted cup of coffee for the day, he takes a deep breath and gets to work. As the...

For job seekers, current high unemployment rates mean that it takes more than just the seamless resume and sufficient experience to secure a job. A recent employment report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics says that in July, the national jobless rate was fairly stagnant at 9.1%, meaning no signs...

Whether you’re unemployed or just plain unhappy in your current position, you might be asking yourself “am I in the right field?” or “what else can I do?” When faced with these questions, knowing where to begin can be half the battle. Some advice? Investigate your options with a career...

There are millions of job seekers on professional and social networking sites like LinkedIn, Google+ and Facebook, but how many people are actually landing jobs through their personal or professional connections? With these social sites, you are encouraged to make connections with friends from college, people you know around the...

With social media becoming more a part of everyday life, applicants on the hunt for new jobs should look at sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and even the newly launched Google+ as potential deal breakers when it comes to getting an offer. A recent SHRM study (Society for Human Resource Management)...