Archive for November, 2010
Avoiding Bruised Egos at Work
Imagine you find out that the majority of your team went out for drinks after work and didn’t invite you. Or you have to tell a colleague that you prefer to be called Michael, not Mike, for the fourth time. It might be simply annoying if things like
The Strongest and Weakest Industries for Wage Growth
Looking for a well-paid job in construction or real estate? Most people know that the chances of getting hired or getting a raise in either of those industries are pretty slim these days. In fact, average wages in both real estate and construction ar
The Strongest and Weakest Industries for Wage Growth
Looking for a well-paid job in construction or real estate? Most people know that the chances of getting hired or getting a raise in either of those industries are pretty slim these days. In fact, average wages in both real estate and construction ar
Rejuvenate Your Resume
In a competitive job market, we have to do everything we can to make our resumes more attractive to hiring managers. This can be difficult for older workers, who fear that even if there’s no bias (subconscious or conscious) against job seekers on the
New Job Skills You’ll Need for 2011
In the last quarter of 2010, we’re seeing a small sparkle of optimism about the recovering economy: although growth–including small-business growth–is barely creeping up, any growth is better than decline. Still, hiring is projected to be conservat
New Job Skills You’ll Need for 2011
In the last quarter of 2010, we’re seeing a small sparkle of optimism about the recovering economy: although growth–including small-business growth–is barely creeping up, any growth is better than decline. Still, hiring is projected to be conservat
7 Jobs That Earn $60,000 per Year
Although the National Bureau of Economic Research has declared the recession officially over, plenty of people are still struggling to make ends meet. The median family income is hovering at around $50,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stati
5 Ways to Prepare for Your Annual Performance Review
While some people think of an employer’s annual performance review as a perfunctory chore to simply endure, others view it as an important event worthy of significant preparation. Guess which approach is better for your career?The feedback you recei
7 Ways to Handle Your Dysfunctional Office
Workplace dysfunction may be funny when you’re watching “The Office,” but it’s serious business when you’re trying to cope with it every day.The good news is that it doesn’t have to bring you down. Nobody says dealing with dysfunction is easy, b
10 Well-Paid Federal-Government Jobs
Accomplished professionals often don’t consider the federal government as a prospective employer. But they should–half of federal hires in the past several months have been at starting salaries over $100,000, says Seattle career coach Robin Ryan. An
