Archive for February, 2010

7 Deadly Sins for New Hires

Congratulations, you landed the job! The hard part is over, right? Not exactly. Your first few weeks in a new company are crucial–they can determine whether your future is paradise or purgatory. And we’re not talking only about mastering the technic

Can I Ask for a Raise Yet?

If you’ve stayed employed during the recent recession, there’s a good chance you haven’t been getting salary increases. You may even have taken a pay cut. And you’ve probably been told–or you’ve at least told yourself–that you should be grateful to

Love Your New Job

You know you’re lucky to have found a new job–nonetheless, you’re just not that into it. Whether it’s not a good match for your skills or it just doesn’t feel right, here are some tips on how to fall in love (or at least “in like”) with your ne

7 Deadly Sins for New Hires

Congratulations, you landed the job! The hard part is over, right? Not exactly. Your first few weeks in a new company are crucial–they can determine whether your future is paradise or purgatory. And we’re not talking only about mastering the technic

Can I Ask for a Raise Yet?

If you’ve stayed employed during the recent recession, there’s a good chance you haven’t been getting salary increases. You may even have taken a pay cut. And you’ve probably been told–or you’ve at least told yourself–that you should be grateful to

Love Your New Job

You know you’re lucky to have found a new job–nonetheless, you’re just not that into it. Whether it’s not a good match for your skills or it just doesn’t feel right, here are some tips on how to fall in love (or at least “in like”) with your ne

10 Really Odd Jobs

There are odd jobs, like beer taster, and then there are really odd jobs, like human bed warmer!As odd as odd jobs can be, there’s a certain beauty to them. “Knowing about very odd jobs inspires creativity,” says photographer

Be Gutsy at Work: Be Realistic About the Job Market

You may have a specific dream job in mind, but it simply may not exist because of the economy. So if you’ve been going after the same thing without success, try shifting your focus. I’ve met people who’ve been laid off from six-figure jobs, unable to

Be Gutsy at Work: Be Realistic About the Job Market

You may have a specific dream job in mind, but it simply may not exist because of the economy. So if you’ve been going after the same thing without success, try shifting your focus. I’ve met people who’ve been laid off from six-figure jobs, unable to

Be Gutsy at Work: Be Realistic About the Job Market

You may have a specific dream job in mind, but it simply may not exist because of the economy. So if you’ve been going after the same thing without success, try shifting your focus. I’ve met people who’ve been laid off from six-figure jobs, unable to