Entering the workforce is like being a child; many of us are young, naïve and unknowing to the ways of the world. Some organizations like to take advantage of this fact and pinch new employees in terms of wages. Others...
I am currently looking for a job, and I have had a bad reaction with the same senior recruiter on two jobs now. I was a real contender in the initial stages, but both times she has been in interviews...
Regardless of an individual's job standing, knowing how to be an essential employee is crucial. Whether an employer is contemplating either promotions or downsizing, it's important for an employee to portray as many positive qualities as possible. But what are...
The holiday and new year are upon us again. It's a great time to look back on what we've done over the past year, and look forward to new opportunities and prospects in 2010. Studies show that people who set...
I think I will have an offer for the perfect job for me - but it is across the country, and I am a little bit nervous about committing to moving and then finding out I hate my boss or...
There is a word out there that has many career-oriented people crawl under their desks never to be seen again. This same word causes stress to those who cannot understand how to do it, and breathes fear into those who...
I have a mentor at work who is helping me to deal with career and life issues. Even though the discussions are supposed to be confidential, I think that my mentor is sharing some of this information with other managers,...
In most professions, there are governing bodies or associations that oversee professional credentials, such as the CA designation for accounting or the bar for lawyers. These governing bodies are there to ensure that professional standards are kept current and upheld...
I am nearing graduation, and I am also progressing through a very lengthy federal government recruitment process that could take up to a year. During this time, I am also looking for alternative full-time employment. I feel that not declaring...
I was laid off a few months ago from a senior level position. Senior roles seem to be less frequently advertised, so I have started applying for lower-level positions, with no success either. What am I doing wrong? Should I...
