Posted August 13, 2009 - 14:00 by Xin Lu
A recent article in The New York Times profiled young American graduates who found jobs or started businesses in China. This is not such a crazy idea considering that unemployment is still very high in the United States and China is still in need of talented professionals who are familiar with the western culture. Here are some quick tips for those who are interested in working in China.
Posted August 8, 2009 - 06:00 by Paul Michael
In advertising, my chosen career, there is an unwritten rule for working with clients that makes everyone’s lives just a little better. It’s the three F rule. But when I explained it to people outside of my industry, they immediately saw ways that it could apply to their own lives. And so, I’m sharing it with you.
Posted July 10, 2009 - 11:00 by Frugal Duchess
Within the last 30 days, I've increased my monthly income by about 20 percent and I give credit to to a book from 1944: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie. In this piece, I'll highlight the strategy that has really put more money in my pocket.
Posted July 8, 2009 - 06:33 by Frugal Duchess
Education is one of the best ways to improve your financial situation. Here is my list of the 10 best classes that would boost my earnings and increase my savings.
Posted July 1, 2009 - 12:42 by Paul Michael
Self-promotion is not easy. Whether you're a high six-figure consultant, or earning $10 an hour in retail, you still have to talk about yourself in the right way. And one of the key ingredients of self-promotion is the resume. Nail it, and you nail the job. Blow it, and you blow your chances at a better job, better career or even a better life.
Posted June 25, 2009 - 08:43 by Julie Rains
I have encountered job seekers who had taken part in informational interviews but seemed to find them fruitless. Admittedly, having helped many clients using a straightforward approach, I was skeptical about the winding path to a career that the informational-interview process seems to represent. Recent conversations have shown me that taking the right approach, though, can land positions in competitive fields even in a difficult economy. I'll share what I learned about what not to say, how to leverage social media, and more.
Posted June 10, 2009 - 12:30 by Linsey Knerl
He heard Donald Trump say, “You’re Hired!” in Season 4 of the reality TV Show, and now he’s written a no-nonsense book for the startup entrepreneur. Dr. Randal Pinkett shares highlights from his new book "The No Money Down CEO" and gives us the scoop on keeping a business successful in tonight’s interview with Wise Bread.
Posted June 9, 2009 - 19:38 by Linsey Knerl
I don’t know why I’ve put off reading and reviewing this book. It’s one that was on my “must-read” list for some time. With its common-sense but unique approach to business management, most anyone can take something valuable from it. Even if you don’t manage anyone now, you may find it inspiring for life’s little challenges (and you’ll have a chance to win a copy!)
Posted June 4, 2009 - 08:22 by Julie Rains
There was a brief period, before the last recession, when my career-services clients actually found jobs on online job boards. They’d post resumes, and interview requests and job offers quickly followed. For the past several years, though, clients have told me that they felt as if online applications led to a black hole: resumes were submitted but companies never made contact; even a rejection letter would have meant progress, indicating that a human was somehow involved in the decision-making process. Though I don’t recommend online boards as a direct path to a new position, I do find them extremely useful in a job search and I’ll tell you why.
Posted May 12, 2009 - 03:31 by Debbie Dragon
Once you hang your “open for business” sign, the hard part begins! Finding clients to pay you for your products or services can be the most challenging aspect of starting and running a business. After all, without clients buying what you have to offer, you certainly can't remain in business for long.
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