Archive for January, 2010

Relocating for Less

Relocating for a new job can cost thousands of dollars, depending on how far you are going and how much you are moving. Cut costs during your move with these easy money-saving moving tips:Use Free MaterialsMoving boxes and packing materials can be c

4 Ways to Make Friends at Work

Starting a new job not only means new responsibilities. It also means a whole new group of peers that you need to get to know. Granted, you can’t be friends with everyone (especially at work), but it certainly does help make the days go by quicker

Surprising Career Paths to Fortune and Fulfillment

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to find a job that’s both lucrative and rewarding? Many people assume they must choose between money and fulfillment, but today’s industries offer countless opportunities to find satisfying work that pays the b

Mastering the Subtleties of a Job Interview

You just received word that you’ve been invited to interview for a great job opportunity. Take a minute to bask in the excitement. Now, start sweating the small stuff. In today’s highly competitive job market, the little things you do before, durin

Before You Tweet, Does Your Employer Have a Social Media Policy?

The NFL doesn’t allow players to post to Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites at certain times on game day. The US Marine Corps has banned access to social networking sites from its network. Companies take such measures when…

6 Reasons to Make a Lateral Career Move

If you are not moving up, then why move? When moving up is not an
option, a strategic sideways move can put you in a more advantageous
position. Whether you move to another employer or to another department
within the same company, there are sever

What to Do With a ‘Useless’ Degree

When you earn a degree, you want more than just an education. It’s reasonable to expect a return on your investment. Unfortunately, certain degrees don’t always lead to the job opportunities and financial rewards you want.While some degrees seem far

College Grads: Which Ones Earn the Most?

Have you ever wondered if Stanford grads really do make the big bucks, or if a “party school” degree can still land you a high-paying job? Online salary database PayScale.com put together a 2009 College Salary Report that highlights which colleg

6 Reasons to Make a Lateral Career Move

If you are not moving up, then why move? When moving up is not an
option, a strategic sideways move can put you in a more advantageous
position. Whether you move to another employer or to another department
within the same company, there are sever

What to Do With a ‘Useless’ Degree

When you earn a degree, you want more than just an education. It’s reasonable to expect a return on your investment. Unfortunately, certain degrees don’t always lead to the job opportunities and financial rewards you want.While some degrees seem far