Archive for April, 2009
No Time for a Grad Program? Try a Certificate Instead.
If you’ve already got your bachelor’s degree, you’re probably assuming that a graduate degree is the next logical step to advance your career. However, a grad degree is not your only option. Consider the graduate
Cover Letters that Catch the Eye
Throw away your form letter. These days, getting your cover letter noticed means getting creative. “A good cover letter can be the difference between getting a job and not getting a job,” said Gretchen Hirsch, writing coach and author of “T
Interview Insights: 10 Ways to Make the Most of the First 10 Minutes
You only have one chance to make a good first impression, and you only have a few minutes to do just that in a job interview. According to a Robert Half International (RHI) survey of 150 senior executives at the nation’s 1,000 largest companies, hiri
Make $50K Your First Day
We all have to work our way up the corporate ladder, and that typically means paying dues in a low-paying, entry-level gig. But if you cringe at the idea of working for peanuts, don’t panic — you don’t need an M.D., J.D., or Ph.D. after your name to
Create Your Own Professional Bailout
Not all of us are lucky enough to get a bailout when it comes to a career gone south. Then again, who needs one when educational opportunities enable you to set the pace for bailing yourself out of a dead-end job and onto a career path with much brig
No Time for a Grad Program? Try a Certificate Instead.
If you’ve already got your bachelor’s degree, you’re probably assuming that a graduate degree is the next logical step to advance your career. However, a grad degree is not your only option. Consider the graduate
Cover Letters that Catch the Eye
Throw away your form letter. These days, getting your cover letter noticed means getting creative. “A good cover letter can be the difference between getting a job and not getting a job,” said Gretchen Hirsch, writing coach and author of “T
Interview Insights: 10 Ways to Make the Most of the First 10 Minutes
You only have one chance to make a good first impression, and you only have a few minutes to do just that in a job interview. According to a Robert Half International (RHI) survey of 150 senior executives at the nation’s 1,000 largest companies, hiri
5 Tips for Standing out in Your First Job
Hopefully this isn’t news to the Class of 2009, but the workplace is more competitive than ever. If you have a job already, congratulations, you’ve made it over the first hurdle. Now it’s time to make sure you can stay put through this economic cri
Boost Your Salary: The Six Hottest High-Tech Jobs
If you’re looking to bring your salary up to 21st century compliance, training in IT can take you there. It’s a big, high-tech world out there, but with the right training, you can secure a challenging career in a growing field.Top Career Training fo
