Archive for July, 2011

Layoffs on the Rise, But Don’t Sell Yourself Short

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

Times are tough for job seekers. But if you’ve made it to the interview round, you’ve got something the company wants … And it’s not a desperate…… Read More

4 Things Never to Share with HR

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

HR is there to help, but you shouldn’t share everything. Here are 4 things to keep to yourself. by Amy Levin-Epstein… Read More

Job Market Not Improving

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

The job market is still tough to crack as major corporations continue to slash their workforce in order to cut costs…. Read More

Walker: Wisconsin reports net gain of 9,500 jobs

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

MILWAUKEE &#8212 Wisconsin added 9,500 jobs last month, in part because of a renewed focus on drawing tourists to the state, Gov. Scott Walker said…… Read More

Illuminea Founder Miriam Schwab: ‘I Couldn’t Do My Job Without…’

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Schwab calls out not one, but five, essential tools that help keep her WordPress development and Web marketing business running smoothly…. Read More

The Internet Sales Tax: Will It Help Or Hurt Small Business?

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

California’s move to require online retailers to collect sales tax on Internet transactions spells trouble for somebody. But who?… Read More

Career Advice: How to Get Promoted

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

From external perceptions to bad timing, understand what’s holding you back from getting the promotion you covet – and what you can do about it. by…… Read More

4 Things You Should Never Share With HR

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

HR is there to help, but you shouldn’t share everything. Here are 4 things to keep to yourself. by Amy Levin-Epstein… Read More

How to Promote Yourself Effectively at Work

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Effective self promotion is really more of a process, rather than an action. Here’s how to get started. by Ron Brown… Read More

Outrageous CEO Pay? How About Lowering Salaries of Long-Time Workers

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Long-time employees can earn salaries way above what the market pays, even if their responsibilities don’t change. Can companies that must cut costs to remain competitive keep up this practice?…… Read More