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5 Ways to Beat Job-Hunting Pessimism in 2010
Job satisfaction held steady for workers in 2009, but pessimism and desperation plague many job seekers who remain grim about prospects for the job market in 2010, according to a new survey.In an annual study of job satisfaction among U.S. workers, Y
5 Ways to Beat Job-Hunting Pessimism in 2010
Job satisfaction held steady for workers in 2009, but pessimism and desperation plague many job seekers who remain grim about prospects for the job market in 2010, according to a new survey.In an annual study of job satisfaction among U.S. workers, Y
Career Do’s and Don’ts From 2009
Pop stars, pro athletes, and others in the public spotlight had some major career ups and downs during 2009 that offer helpful lessons to us all.The six examples below highlight instructive hints taken from well-known news and cultural events this ye
Career Do’s and Don’ts From 2009
Pop stars, pro athletes, and others in the public spotlight had some major career ups and downs during 2009 that offer helpful lessons to us all.The six examples below highlight instructive hints taken from well-known news and cultural events this ye
Rocker Puts Jobless People in Music Video
An emerging rock artist has found a new way to call attention to the unemployment problem in the United States: putting jobless people in a music video.
Common Interview Surprise: Inappropriate Questions
More than half of job seekers today have been asked an illegal question during a job interview.That eye-opener comes from a Yahoo! HotJobs online poll, in which 62% of respondents reported being on the receiving end of a question about a verboten top
The Most Annoying, Overused Words in the Workplace
“Could you interface with that team on its ad campaign that’s gone viral, and then circle back with me? If we can leverage similar assets, we’ll have a game changer.”Ever heard talk like that in your workplace? If it sounds familiar, it could be
The Most Annoying, Overused Words in the Workplace
“Could you interface with that team on its ad campaign that’s gone viral, and then circle back with me? If we can leverage similar assets, we’ll have a game changer.”Ever heard talk like that in your workplace? If it sounds familiar, it could be
Workplace Relationships Stay Strong in Economic Downturn
While the recession has been tough on U.S. workers in a variety of ways, it hasn’t damaged relationships in the workplace.A new survey reveals that 87% of professionals have good relationships with their bosses, and 95% get along well with their cowo
Workplace Relationships Stay Strong in Economic Downturn
While the recession has been tough on U.S. workers in a variety of ways, it hasn’t damaged relationships in the workplace.A new survey reveals that 87% of professionals have good relationships with their bosses, and 95% get along well with their cowo
