Are You Spending Your Job-Search Time Wisely?

July 24th, 2010

Looking for a new job is rarely a short-term proposition, but sometimes the problem isn't the lack of jobs available--it's how you're allocating your time.According to a recent Climber. ...... Read More

Is Your Cover Letter Compelling?

July 24th, 2010

Many advertised job openings still receive hundreds of applications. Although you're qualified for the job, your skills and resume may not be enough to get the hiring manager's attention. To come out ahead of the competition, spend some time perfecti... Read More

Why Your Resume Isn't Working

July 24th, 2010

If you're like most job seekers, you're probably satisfied with a resume that does a good job of positioning you and presenting your skills and experience. Unfortunately, "good" isn't good enough anymore. Climber. ...... Read More

How Secure Is Your Job?

July 24th, 2010

There are more than 15 million Americans looking for work, as the unemployment rate has surged to nearly 10 percent. There are six job seekers for every available job opening. Finding employment during these times can seem depressing, until you disco... Read More

5 Reasons You Didn't Get the Job

July 24th, 2010

With the employment rate still at 9.5 percent in the United States, you may find yourself in the position of applying, interviewing, and still remaining jobless. You may have thought it was a sure thing; you may have left the office laughing and joki... Read More

7 Jobs to Skip College For

July 22nd, 2010

Ask most high school guidance counselors, and they'll tell you a college degree is your key to a well-paying job. But that's not always the case. While lawyers, doctors, and many other professionals still require degrees, Al Lee, director of quantita... Read More

Make Any Job Less Stressful

July 22nd, 2010

Stress is inevitable. But the debilitating strain of chronic work stress is not, even if you're in an inherently stressful profession. In fact, learning to manage your stress is likely to improve your career, according to career coach Julie Jansen, t... Read More

How Playing Video Games Can Boost Your Career

July 22nd, 2010

Elliot Noss, chief executive of domain-name provider Tucows, has spent the past five years training to become a better leader. How? By playing World of Warcraft for six to seven hours a week."You have these events [in World of Warcraft] that are very... Read More

How to Decode a Job Posting

July 22nd, 2010

During your job search you will review hundreds of job postings. Some will be very well written and provide quality information, while others will tell you little about the employer's needs. The majority of them have a similar format and characterist... Read More

Is a Master's Degree Worth the Investment?

July 20th, 2010

In a difficult job market, many people are considering furthering their education to advance their careers. But is an advanced degree worth the investment of time and money? Although a master's degree can help set you apart from other job applicants... Read More