Most of us would readily acknowledge that networking is something we should do every day -- not just when we need to. But it takes work, commitment, even generosity.
Everyone is talking about networking, including career experts who preach its importance. However, it is a concept that is often misunderstood.
I've been a journalist my entire working life. I've been a writer, an editor, and a nationally syndicated columnist for a major print daily. I can eve...
By Ritika Trikha for U.S. News and World Report Recently, the research and consulting firm Millennial Branding firm teamed up with the career netwo...
Today's stagnant job market holds special challenges for mature job seekers. Hiring opportunities are limited and the competition for jobs remains stiff. To be successful, you'll want to avoid the three common mistakes older applicants make.
What do you say to someone who has followed all your suggestions, done his homework, and is a good man... A good man who just can't seem to catch a break.
It's supposed to be like your wedding day or the birth of a child: blissful. Life affirming. There are flags and robes and sashes, hugs and cheers and high-fives, the band playing its jubilant heart out. But I have never felt less like celebrating.
If it turns out there is one dream job out there for you, social media is also a great place to do a stunt or go the extra mile to prove to them how great you are for the job. Go ahead, tweet your way to a job.
"A lot of freelancers have incredible skills but don't know how to market themselves and no one knows what they can do. A simple thing like creating an online portfolio on a web page can go a long way."
As strange as it may seem, I love looking for work. But I still make rookie mistakes.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico became the second state to "ban the box" with Gov. Bill Richardson's signature on a law prohibiting employment ap...
