By LISA SWAN The cost of living—not to mention rent, gas prices, and food costs – keeps on going up, but your salary remains the same. So what can you do? Is it time to talk to your boss about getting a raise? Here are some questions you should ask… Read More
Have you ever had the nagging feeling that your career isn’t right for you? Your career path may have seemed right at one time, but now you have your doubts. Since you spend most of your waking hours at your job, you must be sure you’re spending your time wisely… Read More
By LISA SWAN You are a rock-star employee. You are doing a great job. And your boss agrees. But there is no money to give you a raise at your company. So what should you do next? Here are some options to consider during these tough times in the… Read More
By KATHY KARA Having a LinkedIn profile is a great way to network and find job opportunities. Many people create profiles on LinkedIn but do not know how to use LinkedIn to attain the maximum benefit of networking on the site. Recruiters use LinkedIn to find potential job candidates, so… Read More
These days, plenty of people are changing careers later in life. Here are some tips that could help an older worker ease the transition to a new profession. Read More
If your mercurial and disorganized boss has turned your office into a place where it’s almost impossible to work efficiently, there are still ways you can manage to stand out. Read More
We all know the value of networking to help you in finding a career, transitioning into a new career or strengthening your current career. But for some of us who are shy, it may make us feel a bit uneasy to approach and derive the most value from a networking… Read More
You may be positioning yourself for a promotion, but is it what you really want? That’s a question you need to ask yourself, says Seth Kaufman, psy.d, Certified Career and Life Purpose Coach with the Think Human. He says you need to ponder whether the new job is “something that… Read More
Career expert John Crant says that using LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools out there for job seekers. Here are some of his tips for using the business networking site more effectively: * Show your face: Crant recommends using a professional-looking headshot for your profile. It makes it… Read More
Career expert John Crant, the author of “Self-Recruiter,” says that signing up for business-networking site LinkedIn has the power to “change the dynamic of your job search.” Here are some of his top tips to help you get the most out of LinkedIn: * Set your profile to maximum visibility:… Read More
