Archive for October, 2009

The Top 5 Stay-at-Home Careers

You’ve probably seen the ads. Certain companies will guarantee that thousands of dollars can be made by stuffing envelopes at home, or doing something equally easy. These scams are everywhere, and sometimes obscure the truth: A college degree can lea

Building up America: Jobs in Infrastructure

Looking for a job that can’t be outsourced and that could provide a good income for years to come? Think infrastructure. In the 21st century, infrastructure isn’t just roads, bridges, railroads, and water or sewer plants — it’s high-tech electrical

5 Myths About Dream Jobs

The dream job: Most people long to have one and spend years in school or working their way up in pursuit of one. But what is a dream job? One that fulfills your every need and always makes your life wonderful? And is there a dream job for everyone? H

Smart Risks vs. Foolish Risks

Playing it safe with your career may seem smart. But to really get ahead, you may need to take some risks.”Nothing gives your career a boost like succeeding at a risk,” says Sheila Wellington, author of “Be Your Own Mentor” and a profe

Salary Secrets Your Employer Doesn’t Want You to Know

In down economic times, companies seem to have carte blanche to limit salaries and make low-ball offers. But that shouldn’t be the case. Below are the top salary secrets your employer doesn’t want you to know. With this information in hand, you’ll be

Salary Secrets Your Employer Doesn’t Want You to Know

In down economic times, companies seem to have carte blanche to limit salaries and make low-ball offers. But that shouldn’t be the case. Below are the top salary secrets your employer doesn’t want you to know. With this information in hand, you’ll be

Salary Secrets Your Employer Doesn’t Want You to Know

In down economic times, companies seem to have carte blanche to limit salaries and make low-ball offers. But that shouldn’t be the case. Below are the top salary secrets your employer doesn’t want you to know. With this information in hand, you’ll be

Salary Secrets Your Employer Doesn’t Want You to Know

In down economic times, companies seem to have carte blanche to limit salaries and make low-ball offers. But that shouldn’t be the case. Below are the top salary secrets your employer doesn’t want you to know. With this information in hand, you’ll be

Salary Secrets Your Employer Doesn’t Want You to Know

In down economic times, companies seem to have carte blanche to limit salaries and make low-ball offers. But that shouldn’t be the case. Below are the top salary secrets your employer doesn’t want you to know. With this information in hand, you’ll be

Hanging on by a Thread: Month 6 of My Job Search Approaches

I’ve just had one of the most unusual first interviews in my 20 years as a working (and, lately, job seeking) professional. Armed with excellent information and company market research about the firm’s products, I went in prepared with a…