Career Advice

Intense Realism: Seeing Things for What They Are

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson | Posted 11.09.2009 | Books


Curtis

Realists are not afraid to look at the harsh circumstances of life. They sharpen their eye by paying keen attention to details, to people's intentions, to the dark realities hiding behind any glamorous surface.

Stop Talking, Start Doing. Winning In Spite of 2009.

Fawn Germer | Posted 10.20.2009 | Home


Fawn Germer

I'm one of those people who believes that, if you really want to do something, you make up your mind and do it.

Celeb Career Thermometer: Taylor Swift vs. Paris Hilton

Nicole Williams | Posted 10.20.2009 | Entertainment


Nicole Williams

HOT: Taylor Swift to Host SNL The country cutie and Best Female Video winner is slated to host this week's episode of Saturday Night Live. Swift, 19,...

What is Work? An Honest Interview with Myself

Sharon Glassman | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

Assume no one will make your dream job happen -- or should. And then get out there, identify what it is -- and make it happen.

Warning to the Boss: Think of Having Sex with Your Employee as the Same as Incest!

Stephen Viscusi | Posted 10.06.2009 | Business


Stephen Viscusi

Bosses..does that make the point any easier to remember? At least once a month, I get a call from a TV producer or reporter, who is covering a stor...

The 10 Magic Steps from Depression to Career Transition

Fawn Germer | Posted 10.06.2009 | Living


Fawn Germer

You've got to get your head in the game so you can figure it out for yourself. That means clearing out the negativity and depression that is closing you off from the possibility that matters to you.

Are Your Co-Workers Hooking Up?

Nicole Williams | Posted 10.02.2009 | Style


Nicole Williams

Office hookups are hardly unusual these days, but for those of us who aren't getting busy in the boardroom, it can be a little awkward.

Celeb Career Thermometer: Lauren Conrad vs. Sarah Palin

Nicole Williams | Posted 10.02.2009 | Entertainment


Nicole Williams

The former Hills beauty has sold the rights to turn her book L.A. Candy, into a motion picture; while the former beauty queen pursues a cosmetics contract.

When You Don't Get the Job: 7 Steps to Saving Face

Nicole Williams | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living


Nicole Williams

It's true, we can't always get what we want when we want it (especially in today's competitive job market). But often something equally as interesting and valuable is waiting for us in the meantime.

Setting Up Your Co-Workers

Nicole Williams | Posted 09.24.2009 | Style


Nicole Williams

If you decide to brave the matchmaking mayhem, make sure the conditions are right (and be prepared for an inevitable awkward moment or two).

What Is Work? Success Through the Immigrant Mindset

Sharon Glassman | Posted 09.24.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

"I was raised by two people who had lost their country," explains Glenn Llopis, a California-based entrepreneur with Cuban parents. "We were taught to see and seize opportunity."

11 Benefits Of Working For Someone Else

divinecaroline.com | Damsels In Success | Posted 09.22.2009 | Living


Based on my experience in the past decade of earning a living as both an entrepreneur and an employee, I believe that working as an employee can add t...

Career Pointers for Kanye from a Girl on Top

Nicole Williams | Posted 09.19.2009 | Entertainment


Nicole Williams

Watch your weight. In this case it's not the size of your ass we're worried about, it's your head.

Just Listen to Mark Goulston

Keith Ferrazzi | Posted 09.16.2009 | Living


Keith Ferrazzi

After watching Mark Goulston work, I can tell you why everyone from the FBI to Oprah pays attention when he talks about reaching people: his techniques, simple as they sound, really work.

Six Steps to Take Before You Jump Ship From Your Sinking Company

Nicole Williams | Posted 09.16.2009 | Business


Nicole Williams

If you have a hunch your company is going under, be glad you had the wits to realize it early. This gives you extra time to plan a strategy for what to do next.

Five Co-Workers You Should Get to Know

Nicole Williams | Posted 09.11.2009 | Business


Nicole Williams

The doorman: He knows everyone who sets foot in your building, and you can bet he hears a lot of juicy conversations as people shuffle in and out.

Why Is It So Hard To Make That Job Change?

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living


Srinivasan Pillay

In order for change to occur, cognitive dissonance is essential. What is cognitive dissonance? Cognitive dissonance is a conflict between two ideas that one holds at the same time in one's mind.

When Your Friend Becomes Your Boss: How To Preserve Your Job And Friendship

Christine Hassler | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

If you are yourself asking the question, "why him not me?" answer it via self-reflection and investigation...

3 Ways to Jump-Start Your Career, Now

Rick Smith | Posted 09.28.2009 | Living


Rick Smith

Right now may be the ideal time to jump start your career. The fact is that the worst of times at work are also the best of times to stand out.

What is Work? Balancing Creativity and Cash

Sharon Glassman | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

After writing two work-related novels, James Othmer has written a work of non-fiction that examines the What's, Hows and Why's of advertising.

What is Work? Cutting Yourself Free With Heart

Sharon Glassman | Posted 09.26.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

Ditching a steady paycheck takes guts in an unsure economy.

What is Work? Career Satisfaction for a Global Youth Culture

Sharon Glassman | Posted 09.20.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

Young people worldwide have become a cohort connected by companies, products and media. And job seekers would do well to do so, too.

How To Ask For What You Want At Work

Christine Hassler | Posted 09.18.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Can you imagine a job where you can ask for exactly what you want and get it? Do these jobs actually exist? It turns out they do! I was recently ins...

What Is Work? Finding Your Path by Laying the Bricks

Sharon Glassman | Posted 09.17.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

There's nothing like asking someone about their work to distract you from the fact that they're sticking a dozen needles into your torso.

Celeb Career Thermometer: Kendra Wilkinson vs. Jillian Harris

Nicole Williams | Posted 09.14.2009 | Entertainment


Nicole Williams

Can you imagine Kendra, that foul-mouthed, boob-flashing, jersey-wearing tomboy, attempting to dress a little princess every morning?