Archive for November, 2009
Subtle Tactics That Help Job Seekers Stand Out
Every job candidate wants to stand out from the crowd, especially in today’s competitive employment market. According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are about 6 unemployed workers
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: Boomers Go Back to School
At the age of 52, Josh Moritz, a successful entrepreneur who owns a small interactive ad agency in Westport, Connecticut, decided to make a change. Even though he’s beyond the traditional school age, Moritz headed back to the classroom to pursue an M
Versatile Majors: One Degree, Many Possibilities
If you’re concerned with finding the “perfect major” that will lead to the “perfect job,” you’re missing the point. In fact, many people have found that college majors can be quite versatile and lead to a variety of rewarding positions
Facebook Tips for Working Professionals
To friend or not to friend, that is the question. As more people embrace Facebook and other social media websites for business purposes, the already fine line between what’s professional and what’s personal continues to blur. It can be di
Hottest Holiday Jobs
The holidays are always a great time to get together with loved ones, but the season is also an ideal time to get job search moving again. While retailers may be tightening up on hiring seasonal help, don’t let this scare you away from your holiday
10 Office Exercises to Combat Stress and Weight Gain
While working a desk job, it can be easy to gain weight. After all, your cubicle holds everything you need to keep you sitting still. If it is hard for you to get away from the desk, here are some fun, easy exercises you can do in your office.1. Bice
Resume-Writer Secrets for Pumping Up What You Know
In an employers’ market, the importance of an effective resume can’t be overemphasized. Sure, you’ve kept your work experience section up-to-date, but when was the last time you revisited your education section? Neglect to perfect this critical secti
Cyber Monday Survival Tips for the Office
The Monday following the Thanksgiving weekend is called Cyber Monday due to its popularity for online shopping, at home and at the workplace. How and when you shop online at home is your business, but shopping online at work is your employer’s busine
5 Ways to Wow Your Boss
It’s more important than ever to make sure your boss is happy with your performance. In tenuous times, your supervisor is one of the few people who may be able to shield you from a layoff. She may also be able to help you pursue a promotion down the
10% Unemployment and Rising — Now What?
Well, it finally arrived. The Labor Department reported that the official unemployment rate for October 2009 rose to 10.2%, from 9.8% in September. We knew this was coming and that it was just a matter of time.Now that we’ve broken that barrier, whe
