Career

How To Get A Job: 10 Tips To Ace The Interview

Eli Davidson | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living


Eli Davidson

You have jumped through all the enormous hurdles to land an interview: Bravo! If you aren't having luck with landing interviews, please go back and lo...

How To Balance Work And Working Out

chicagotribune.com | Cindy Krischer Godman | | Posted 06.26.2009 | Living


I want my wrinkles to melt away. I want my belly as flat as the girl in the Google ads. And I certainly want my arms to look as good as Michelle Obama...

How Happy Is... 5 Tips If You're Graduating

Sophie Keller | Posted 06.26.2009 | Living


Sophie Keller

Graduating is about change and moving on, and in the same breath it can be frightening, as well as exciting. Being frightened and excited often have ...

Career Couch: Pink Slip Prevention

Stacey Radin | Posted 06.10.2009 | Business


Stacey Radin

Just like any other cultural shift, the career revolution is a time for opportunity, but requires managing constantly moving pieces, being flexible in thinking and behavior, and resiliency.

Q & A: Oscar-Winning Michael Caine Asks "Is Anybody There?"

Brad Balfour | Posted 05.24.2009 | Entertainment


Brad Balfour

Michael Caine: "I'm hoping there's an afterlife. As you get older, you hope even more fervently."

Developing Your Criteria For Personal Success

Jason Mannino | Posted 05.11.2009 | Living


Jason Mannino

"Job security is gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual." -Homa Bahrami In my article last week (Unemployment: A Call to ...

Getting To The Core Of What You Want

Christine Hassler | Posted 05.01.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I recently read your book and did the exercise, "Getting to the Core of What You Want" and I discovered that the only thing I really w...

Job Fairs or Job Fairy Tales?

Stephen Viscusi | Posted 04.29.2009 | Business


Stephen Viscusi

Today's career fairs seem anything but "fair" to me. Approach those companies that don't appear to be looking. Another secret if you're unemployed is to offer yourself to employers on a "per-project" or "temp" basis.

Does Your Career Fit Your Personality?

CNN.com | Rachel Zupek | Posted 04.11.2009 | Living


Here we have six personality groups which seem to encompass the majority of people. From there, we've listed what jobs might be suited to best fit you...

The Corporate Freshman: Big Employees Don't Cry

Alexandra Levit | Posted 04.09.2009 | Living


Alexandra Levit

No matter what your job or situation, having a bonefied meltdown at work diminishes your credibility and intrudes on your reputation.

Headhunter Trade Secrets for Finding a New Job During a Recession

Stephen Viscusi | Posted 04.06.2009 | Business


Stephen Viscusi

It is important to remember even if the unemployment rate reaches 10 percent, that means 90 percent of Americans are still working.

A Trip Back to Bountiful

Martha McCully | Posted 03.26.2009 | Style


Martha McCully

The Super has finally arrived and looked at the leaking ceiling with a bit of compassion. I can't help but notice the Super is kind of attractive. Is this my silver lining?

Fear Factor

Laurie Rosenfield | Posted 03.21.2009 | Living


Laurie Rosenfield

We all need to change our thinking. If you want a result that's different than your current reality, it starts with your thinking. If we succumb to the fear we will be paralyzed.

Jobless, But Not Hopeless

Christine Hassler | Posted 03.06.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I have gotten to the point of despair when it comes to finding a job. I know I am not alone in this terrible market, but I am starting...

Living Right on a Financial Diet!

Meredith Haberfeld | Posted 02.22.2009 | Living


Meredith Haberfeld

Oh, no, it's the "R" word! Currently heard and seen everywhere. Call it what you will -- recession, slump, downturn, it has everybody edgy and fearing the worst.

Hunting Up A Job?

Roseanne Colletti | Posted 02.11.2009 | Business


Roseanne Colletti

Heed the words of legendary bank robber Willie Sutton. When asked why he robbed banks, he replied, "That's where the money is."

Making The Most Out Of Job Rejection

Christine Hassler | Posted 02.06.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

When a potential employer says they have either filled a position or are no longer hiring, the natural response is "Okay, thank you" because our ego is triggered and we interpret it as rejection.

2009... Welcome to the Party!

Meredith Haberfeld | Posted 01.31.2009 | Living


Meredith Haberfeld

The New Year is an opportunity to turn the page, to take with you whatever you find useful from 2008 and to have 2009 rock.

How to Keep Your Job in Uncertain Times

Meredith Haberfeld | Posted 01.22.2009 | Business


Meredith Haberfeld

Corrosive worry and concern isn't good for us and can even reduce our performance level, which can ultimately lead to job loss, the very thing we are all trying to avoid.

Should Hillary Accept? Not So Fast...

Rick Smith | Posted 12.21.2008 | Politics


Rick Smith

It is a gracious offer and a great opportunity, one that most would accept. But in the end, it will likely be an evaluation of the future options created or destroyed that will lead Hillary to her decision.

Isn't Every Day Boss Day?

Joel Schwartzberg | Posted 11.14.2008 | Living


Joel Schwartzberg

I don't claim to be the best boss in the world, but I try to be as aware of my effect on my employees as I can. Good bosses encourage; bad ones demoralize.

Candidates Must Develop Plan For American Workers Based On Knowledge Economy

Julian L. Alssid | Posted 11.08.2008 | Home


Julian L. Alssid

It is puzzling that during the past two presidential debates neither candidate has offered specifics about what he will do to help Americans get throu...

Did I Have Lettuce in My Teeth? Asking for Feedback After the Job You Didn't Get.

Suzanne Grossman | Posted 10.25.2008 | Living


Suzanne Grossman

The rejection was not really a rejection of me at all. I was incredibly grateful for this information. I could move forward with my search with confidence knowing I was on the right track.

12 Quick Tips To Boost Happiness And Productivity At Work

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.25.2008 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Of course, being happy at work depends mostly on how much you like your job. But there are also smaller steps that can boost your happiness, as well. ...

5 Ways To Create A More Productive Workspace

Positivity Blog | Claire Askew | Posted 10.24.2008 | Living


The space you work in is important. It doesn't matter if it's your living room, a six-foot-square cubicle, or a corner office-suite; the space you w...