Archive for February, 2010

Love Your New Job

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

You know you’re lucky to have found a new job–nonetheless, you’re just not that into it. Whether it’s not a good match for your skills or it just doesn’t feel… Read More

Can I Ask for a Raise Yet?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

If you’ve stayed employed during the recent recession, there’s a good chance you haven’t been getting salary increases. You may even have taken a pay cut. And you’ve probably been… Read More

7 Deadly Sins for New Hires

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Congratulations, you landed the job! The hard part is over, right? Not exactly. Your first few weeks in a new company are crucial–they can determine whether your future is paradise… Read More

10 Really Odd Jobs

Friday, February 26th, 2010

There are odd jobs, like beer taster, and then there are really odd jobs, like human bed warmer!As odd as odd jobs can be, there’s a certain beauty to them…. Read More

5 Careers to Get Passionate About

Friday, February 26th, 2010

When you’re passionate about your job, going to work is a pleasure instead of a chore. As the saying goes, when you do what you love, you’ll never “work” a… Read More

Build a Career in One of Today's Fastest-Growing Industries

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Despite the recent economic downturn, there are dozens of industries projected to grow quickly over the next decade. From healthcare to teaching, these industries are expected to generate millions of… Read More

Using Intuition in Your Job Search

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Today’s challenging business climate means that a strong resume, numerous well-nurtured contacts, and your sharpest power suit may not be enough to take you to the next step in your… Read More

Volunteering Yourself into a Job

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Sandra Erbe volunteered for a Maryland nonprofit for eight months after being laid off in 2008, using her communications skills to do branding and strategic planning for the Chesapeake Bay… Read More

Make Your Resume Stand Out in the Stack

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Switching jobs is tricky at any time–but it’s especially tough in a strained economy. With the unemployment rate hovering at around 9.7%, the competition to find any job is challenging,… Read More

How To Manage (and Protect) Your Online Reputation

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

When Megan Maloney lost her job at a Detroit auto supplier last April, she made sure her online reputation was as strong as the image she would present in person… Read More