Archive for February, 2009
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
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
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 Stimulus Plan
President Obama has promised the $789.2 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,
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
