Archive for February, 2009
Be Indispensable: Skills to Beat the Depression
It’s going to be a very different world out there. Here are some hints for preparing for it.Switch on the TV, open a magazine, eavesdrop on a cocktail party conversation, and sooner or later you’ll hear a self-professed expert tout either networking
C’mon, Get Happy: Tips for Staying Positive at Work
It’s a lot easier to put on a happy face at the office when things are going well. But in lean times amid hiring freezes and an unpredictable future, it can be difficult to remain optimistic when you’re on the job, especially when bad news about the
6 Fields That Stand to Benefit From the Stimulus Plan
President Obama has promised the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — commonly known as the stimulus plan — will boost to the flagging economy by creating jobs in a variety of sectors. Though it will take a while before federal, st
5 Safe Professions in a Hazardous Market
Whether you’re already deep into the working world or just ready to dip your feet in, headlines about the sour economy — and stories of family and friends who have lost jobs — may well be causing lost sleep. As you lie awake at night, perhaps you’r
You May Earn 30% More Than You Think
What’s in a wage? Most of us think of a simple base rate of pay, but if we call it by another name — like, total compensation package — this topic gets a whole lot sweeter, and you’re probably earning more than you think.Of course, base pay will ma
Recruiter Roundtable: The Follow-Up
The Recruiter Roundtable is a recurring feature that collects career and job-seeking advice from a group of recruiting experts throughout the United States. The question we put before our panel this month is:We often hear that it’s good to “follow up
Will a Career Change Work for You?
If you’re looking for work and aren’t having much luck in your current field, it’s tempting to decide now is the time for a career change. But although it’s always good to be flexible, it’s also important to be realistic. “There’s a bigger pool of mo
6 Soft Skills That Could Land You the Job
WANTED: Payroll Manager with BA in accounting, five years of management experience, extensive knowledge of payroll principles, and a sense of humor. Wait. Humor? Now you have to reconcile W2s, process checks, and crack up coworkers? Has the job mark
Making Your Professional Comeback, Digitally
If you’re looking for a job after some time away from the world of work, you’re not alone. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 2.5 million people were looking to re-enter the workforce at the end of 2008.In the time you’ve been away f
6 Fields That Stand to Benefit From the Stimulus Plan
President Obama has promised the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — commonly known as the stimulus plan — will boost to the flagging economy by creating jobs in a variety of sectors. Though it will take a while before federal, st
