Over the past few years, there's been a great deal of debate about how likely young workers and recent college grads are to find full-time, paid work. There seems to be this ...
The Internet holds information on just about anything you'd ever want to know. Armed with a good search engine, there are no limits to the number of things you can learn. In fact, ...
When I first heard about job interviews using a video calling service like Skype, I thought it was a rare thing. Now, it seems that many companies are conducting preliminary ...
Sometimes it seems as though there simply isn't enough time in the day to do all of the things we need to do. Between working long hours and the changing demands of our home ...
When it's time to go on a job interview, most men know that it isn't a good idea to show up wearing blue jeans and a concert t-shirt, even though many offices claim to have a ...
Almost all of us have had that moment wherein we run into someone we know, but can't remember their name. Most people try to avoid embarrassment by using different tricks to avoid ...
There are many tricky hiring practices that employers use to narrow down their list of applicants and some of them can actually make finding a job very difficult. It's important ...
When applying for a job, it quickly becomes clear that the process isn't as simple as finding a job opening that fits your skill and experience level and applying. Employers use ...
If you grew up in the United States or Canada, you're probably familiar with Mr. Rogers and his television show, “Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.” For decades, he came into ...
Lately, I've received many emails from professionals that contain spelling and grammar errors. I wonder if they just aren't aware of the mistakes, or if they simply don't ...
On the news, you might hear that the economy is recovering and as proof of this fact, they point to the extremely large number of job vacancies. Still, many people are going on ...
We live in an extremely connected, social world. With the increased use of social media sites like Facebook and LinkedIn and mobile apps that allow you to let you check in and ...
These days, many companies hire large groups of temporary workers in order to try them out before deciding which to keep. It's a common tactic and one you've probably seen many ...
When you meet someone in person, your goal is to create a connection. It's sometimes difficult to do, since you've only just met. However, creating instant chemistry isn't ...
Lately, when I talk with job seekers, the one thing I hear the most is “No one will hire me because I'm too old.” At first, I thought that this couldn't possibly be ...
It seems that these days, employers are asking for all sorts of qualifications from potential applicants, and with the high number of people desperate for jobs, they are likely to ...
Have you been feeling as though you're stuck in a rut with your work or your job search? Do you do most of your job searching online? If so, maybe it's time for a change of ...
These days, many people have been forced by rampant corporate downsizing and the tight job market to work freelance or take jobs that have undependable hours. Although these ...
This past week our nation celebrated the memory and lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. It seems fitting that this year, while we remembered Dr. King's work, we also ...
It's still early in the flu season, and already tens of thousands of people have fallen victim to the virus. This year, reports are predicting the worst flu season ever, and ...
