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 LISA SWAN You got the job! Those can be magic words no matter what your situation in life is. Whether you are just out of school and eager to work, suffering through long-term unemployment, or just ready for a job change, you may be excited after hearing those… 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
By LISA SWAN One of the things that make difficult employees tough to deal with is that they may be completely unaware that they are being difficult. If you want to move up in your career, you may need to do some soul-searching as to whether you are a difficult… Read More
You have always wanted to start your own business, and now you are finally ready to take the plunge. But while it may sound like a dream to be your own boss, being a successful entrepreneur means more than just having a great business idea. Read More
By KATHY KARA More companies are using social media as a hiring tool these days in the current job market. According to a study conducted by the workplace psychology group OPP, 25 percent of employers said that whether or not they liked someone personally was a major influence in the… Read More
