The rapid acceleration of technology has changed the way that people work, communicate and live their lives. As a result mainstream careers have changed and will continue to change. Mobile devices are one of the key technologies that is changing industries and jobs and creating a need for an educated...

A job survey released on May 13, 2013 indicates that Generation X and men are still looking for jobs.

The Pulse Survey, distributed nationally on March 23, 2013 to 225 job seekers, netted 178 responses in a 45 day period. The Pulse Survey was sponsored by Just Staff, Inc.,...

Pursuing a job can be challenging and exciting at the same time. When and how to negotiate salary is a common concern for many candidates.

The popular book Women Lead notes that while 85 percent of women interviewed thought that women excelled at negotiation many were not...

Earth Day is observed on April 22nd and is a day when over 192 countries demonstrate respect for the environment.

Earth day has inspired many people to pursue green jobs to make a difference in the world. According to the UN Environment...

Administration jobs open doors to new career opportunities

• In the U.S. in 2010 there were over 3,082,000 secretaries
• 96.1% of these jobs were held by women
• In the U.S. 2010 there were 1,281,000 receptionists and clerks
• Women account for 92.7% of receptionists and information clerks
• In...

Tax day is here and many people are scrambling to make the final deadline.

It is important to keep a record of job hunting expenses as they may qualify for a tax write off or credits.

Some job hunting expenses can be written off. However it will vary...

Ladies, Do you want to increase your lifetime earnings by up to $1 million?

"Negotiate your salary," states the popular book Women Lead. However women leaders note that women while expert with business negotiations are not comfortable negotiating for themselves, especially title and salary.

The reasons women...

Lessons women learn from Margaret Thatcher

In a recent book Women Lead that compiled the findings of two studies on women and leadership. Margaret Thatcher was noted in interviews with over 200 women as one of the top ten most admired women along with women's mothers, Hillary Clinton,...

The recent March jobs report was dismal to say the least. Only 88,000 new jobs in March 2013.

According to a new book Women Lead female entrepreneurs have an advantage and more women today should think about exploring options other than just the corporate world.

In today's extremely competitive job environment it is increasingly important for each person to create a career brand so that prospective employers can easily understand who you are, what professional skills you offer, and based on your accomplishments, if you are the best candidate for the position.

While brand development...

Women have an advantage negotiating. According to the new book Women Lead, 85 percent of 200-plus women interviewed for the book thought women were effective negotiators.

In an ever increasing complex business society with a lot at stake the old style win-lose method is less...

An employer contacts you for an interview for a position that you applied for on-line. If you are like many job hunters you get excited and your hopes for securing the position are high. After all, your resume was picked out of thousands.

Many job hunters stop...

3 tips to ensure your first day on the job is a hit

Look like a winner.

• First impressions are important. Every job has a uniform or the clothes that you wear to work.
• If you don't know the dress code, err on the side of conservative dress....

Girls is a popular TV show on HBO that premiered in April 2012. The show was created by and stars Lena Dunham as Hannah. The comedy-drama follows 20-something-year-old girls who live in New York City in 2012.

The key female characters include Hannah Horvath,...

Spring Your Career Into Action

Spring is here and there is no better time to reassess where you are in your career and what you can do to transition into your next opportunity. You may be at your job for some time and wondering when you will...

A new book for working women launched in March, Women Lead: Career Perspectives from Workplace Leaders. (Peter Lang, 2013)

Women Lead did not garner the major media press given to Sheryl Sandberg's book, but it is certainly reaching the hearts and minds of working women in...

Many of us apply to job postings hoping we will be discovered. However it takes more than luck to find your pot of gold. Expanding your social and personal networks are good places to start.

Recruiters suggest that more than 80 percent of jobs are...

March is the perfect time to spruce up your game tactics to secure a job.

Here are five job hunting tips to help you win the job title that you want.

1. Fast break. Most hiring is done between Feb and May. Many Companies have a fiscal calendar that...

"Downton Abbey" has captured the attention of millions of Americans. While set back in the early 20th century, there are many lessons that modern working women can learn from this popular series.

Men, marriage and money- On the show, The Earl of Grantham married a very wealthy American woman,...

Career success for women is now less about climbing the corporate ladder and more dependent on forging a path through a labyrinth. According to the new book Women Lead by Apollo Research Institute, 58% of women professionals describe their career path as nonlinear. This model seems...