Archive for March, 2010

Reroute Your Career

If your career prospects have stalled or you’ve lost your passion for your work, you might not need to make a radical change to new industry. You may be able to take an alternative route in your current career–by using your industry expertise in a n

Between Friends: 5 Networking No-Nos

The rise of social networking has broken down barriers between our personal and our professional lives, and many people are benefiting. But when you turn to one of your buddies for a professional assist with a career opportunity, beware of these netw

Jobless Rate Rose in 27 States in February; Four Hit Records

Unemployment continued to rise several states in February–even breaking records in some states, according to government data released Friday.Joblessness in four states–Florida (12.2 percent), Nevada (13.2 percent), Georgia (10.5 percent) and North

Should Employees Downgrade Job and Salary Expectations for Next Few Years?

Unemployment statistics are reminding us again and again this isn’t just any old recession. Globalization, increased computing power, and a dramatic shift in consumer spending have organizations radically overhauling the way they get work done. Compa

13 Weird Workplace Excuses

A recent survey suggests that about one-third of workers have called in sick with fake illnesses or other not-so-legit excuses. Those excuses run the gamut from the standard “I’m a little under the weather” to the sublimely ridiculous. And since

The Savvy Networker: Double the Power Level in Your Resume

When you’re job hunting, you’re in competition with a lot of people. Your resume has to do a huge amount of heavy lifting for you. A hiring manager is looking for more than a bundle of skills in a human-shaped package. He or she is looking for someon

Jobless Rate Rose in 27 States in February; Four Hit Records

Unemployment continued to rise several states in February–even breaking records in some states, according to government data released Friday.Joblessness in four states–Florida (12.2 percent), Nevada (13.2 percent), Georgia (10.5 percent) and North

Should Employees Downgrade Job and Salary Expectations for Next Few Years?

Unemployment statistics are reminding us again and again this isn’t just any old recession. Globalization, increased computing power, and a dramatic shift in consumer spending have organizations radically overhauling the way they get work done. Compa

13 Weird Workplace Excuses

A recent survey suggests that about one-third of workers have called in sick with fake illnesses or other not-so-legit excuses. Those excuses run the gamut from the standard “I’m a little under the weather” to the sublimely ridiculous. And since

The Savvy Networker: Double the Power Level in Your Resume

When you’re job hunting, you’re in competition with a lot of people. Your resume has to do a huge amount of heavy lifting for you. A hiring manager is looking for more than a bundle of skills in a human-shaped package. He or she is looking for someon