Archive for June, 2010

The Right Way to Say, 'I Quit!'

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

The job market is finally showing signs of life–and that means more workers will likely have the opportunity to change jobs in the coming months. It’s clear that many will… Read More

Is a College Education Worth the Expense?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

“College tuition”–those two words together strike fear into the hearts of parents and students across the country. Paying for a degree before entering, or while new in, the job market… Read More

Online Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Your Career

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Some call it “egosurfing” or “vanity searching.” Others call it a wise career move. In today’s digital age, it’s becoming increasingly important to conduct a Web search to see what… Read More

How to Behave at Your First Job

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

You’ve landed your first job out of college. That wasn’t easy, in this tough time. Now you’ve got to make sure you keep it and succeed at it.How? You can… Read More

Making a Transition Job Work for You

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Landing a job is tough these days. The job market is flooded with unemployed workers–so finding a job that’s a good fit is even tougher. If you’re a professional who… Read More

Bosses Behaving Badly

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

“She threw her computer monitor at me.”"She said she wanted a mentee, but she really wanted a slave.”"I drove an hour across town to get her sushi. When I gave… Read More

Endangered Careers and How to Survive Them

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Move from laid-off to in-demand by choosing the right career. Here are some occupations hit hard by the “Great Recession,” but take heart: workers can still prosper by transferring skills… Read More

Top 5 Ways to Work for Yourself

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Work doesn’t have to mean a dreary cubicle and an unappreciative boss–in fact, several of today’s most in-demand careers lend themselves to self-employment. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)… Read More

Best and Worst U.S. Cities for Salary Growth

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

The recession has been kinder to many college graduates, as new data from online salary database PayScale.com shows. For people with degrees, some cities have shown median wage growth of… Read More

Win Any Argument at Work

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Bethenny’s therapist does a lot more than treat New York neurotics. Xavier Amador, the clinical psychologist on the new Bravo reality show “Bethenny Getting Married?” not only counsels individuals, but… Read More