I was volunteering in a job mentoring program and reviewing a participant’s job history, which included several short-term jobs. When I asked him why he left each position he replied, “It... Read more >>

Is money keeping you from changing careers? If you’re like most would-be career changers, various money fears are keeping you stuck in your current position. The thing about money is that it... Read more >>

My daughter keeps nagging me about what I wanted to be when I grew up. When I tell her about my dream to be a stay-at-home mother and write and illustrate children’s books, she says, “I... Read more >>

No matter what career you seek, finding employment continues to be a challenge. To improve your chances, career experts advise correcting these common misconceptions. Myth 1: Most jobs are advertised... Read more >>

Words are the name of the game when it comes to resumes, and job seekers need to be strategic in their choice of them. Many of us often use keywords on our resumes, but how do you know which words to... Read more >>

Education: Include the university or college name and major area of study even if you did not graduate. Include exact degree designation if you did. Include continuing professional... Read more >>

Sit in front of laptop. Lie on couch. Eat pickles for lunch. Back to laptop. Feel sorry for self. Feel sick of self. Tear hair out in frustration. And … back to couch. If this is your 9-to-5... Read more >>

It was the last part of my workday. I opened up my laptop and began responding to a multitude of emails. I work in sales and had just finished presenting product ideas to a client. Within my line of... Read more >>

No one ever said looking for work while pregnant would be easy. But with today’s economy and masses of qualified competition, finding a fulfilling management career while five months pregnant is... Read more >>

A couple months after being downsized, current and former employees were still angry, complaining and blaming. I still didn’t engage in it because bitterness needs an expiration date, plus it... Read more >>