Advice

We've been sold a bill of goods when we're told to "Follow your passion, " or "Do what you love and the money will follow." Fact is, if you do what you love, you'll probably starve. Yes, some people do what they love and the money follows. Others m... more

It seems like everyone is an expert when it comes to looking for a job. So it's no wonder that so many people have misconceptions about how to actually find a great opportunity. From resumes that miss the target to forgetting about the cover letter, ... more

Summary: You'll be shocked when you learn what I found out when I posted a job as an employer on a job search website. Find out the tactics to get the attention of an employer like me amid a sea of job search website applications.Hi, I'm the one sabo... more

The current soft economy is fraught with a number of changes, including the emergence of a free agency market. For workers to survive, they must become successful free agents. Best-selling author and motivational speaker Tom Peters strongly suggests... more

Ever find yourself wondering if you've found your passion in life? Are you truly content in your career and your life, or have you just settled because you've hit a few stumbling blocks and have convinced yourself that you don't have the time or mon... more

Higher education has always paid off in the workplace, but in a technology-driven economy, the value of 'knowledge workers' has never been higher. An advanced degree really can be worth millions of dollars in earnings over the course of a career.... more

Job Tips You Didn't Get In College By Alexandra Levit, author of "They Don't Teach Corporate in College: A Twenty-Something's Guide to the Business World" When I landed a job in a top public relations firm after my college graduation, I thought the... more

So, you're looking for a new position and emailing potential employers directly...this is fine but did you think of contacting a recruiter? Working with a specialized recruiter can present job opportunities you would never know about in the first pl... more