Posted May 6, 2008 - 08:47 by Julie Rains
Once upon a time (aka when I was a kid), the job of U.S. President was deemed the ultimate career destination. Considering the careers of the current contenders (Senators Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John McCain) has helped me to see that the path to success may not be a straight one. What are the career-building lessons among those who aspire to world leader?
Posted March 20, 2008 - 23:42 by Xin Lu
When you search for work at home opportunities on the internet, oftentimes you will find sites pitching programs that could make you thousands of dollars a week. Usually these programs are scams designed to take your money. So how do you go about finding legitimate work at home jobs that pay you for your time? Read on for some ideas and resources.
Posted March 9, 2008 - 16:14 by Julie Rains
How is a job search like a romantic adventure or misadventure? Let me count the ways: nine. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell if a company is truly interested or just isn’t into you, here are clues on interpreting the signals.
Posted March 4, 2008 - 10:30 by Linsey Knerl
Paying for a college education can last up to 20 years post-graduation. While the cost is usually justified through higher earnings, it can still be burdensome. These seven careers are not only growing in opportunity, but they can sometimes offer partial to complete loan forgiveness!
Posted January 30, 2008 - 19:37 by Linsey Knerl
What do John Hopkins, the University of Notre Dame, and Osaka University of Japan have in common? They all offer free access to their online instruction, along with course outlines, notes, and video classes. Assuming that you just want the knowledge and could care less about the official college credit, you might enjoy this resource to get some of the best online instruction for absolutely no money.
Posted January 29, 2008 - 10:02 by Xin Lu
Do you want to be paid for going to interviews? A new Silicon Valley startup is doing just that! Read on for my impressions of NotchUp and details on how you can earn some cash by just talking to companies and possibly snag a great new job.
Posted January 20, 2008 - 12:30 by Xin Lu
So you want to be one of the first employees at the next Google? Read on for some tips to finding a great startup company to join and have a glance into the startup culture in the Silicon Valley.
Posted January 16, 2008 - 15:57 by Xin Lu
Have you wondered why you were rejected from a job even though you felt like you had all the skills to do the job? Do you want to improve your chances at getting the job you want? Take a look at the bad interviews I and my husband have experienced and see if there is anything you can learn.
Posted December 9, 2007 - 16:41 by Nora Dunn
If you are doing a good job, your employer will want to keep you. And to do so, they know they might need to woo you or otherwise entice you to stay if your skills are marketable and you are in demand. Here is a list of things you can try asking your employer for, either at the negotiation table before you take a new job, or at an annual review when you have demonstrated that you are an excellent employee.
Posted December 8, 2007 - 13:48 by Julie Rains
Ever wondered how you can influence your workplace and long-term career success? Here are 14 behaviors and attitudes that can make a difference.
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