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How to Ask for a Pay Raise in 5 Easy Steps
How to Ask for a Pay Raise in 5 Easy Steps
When it comes to asking your boss for more money, all you need is good timing and the right preparation.
December 29, 2021
7 Foreign Countries Luring Americans to Work Abroad During the Pandemic
7 Foreign Countries Luring Americans to Work Abroad During the Pandemic
Work remotely – really remotely – in these appealing destinations offering special visas for American workers.
September 18, 2020
Myths and Realities of Employment Law
Myths and Realities of Employment Law
There are fewer "illegal" interview questions than you might think. And you may feel your workplace is hostile, but would a civil court judge agree?
October 25, 2012
Baby-Boomers, Here's Your Wake-Up Call
Baby-Boomers, Here's Your Wake-Up Call
The workplace has changed dramatically. These days, there's more to maintaining a career than your day job. Get another oar in the water, fast.
October 23, 2012
What's Your Interview Style?
What's Your Interview Style?
Here's a look at four distinct behaviors HR directors see all the time and how you can present yourself in the best light.
October 17, 2012
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4 Sticky Job-Interview Situations and How to Handle Them
4 Sticky Job-Interview Situations and How to Handle Them
The person you are supposed to meet isn’t in the office. Or they want you to dish gossip on your previous employer. Here's how to finesse such awkward…
August 16, 2012
Interviewer Asking for Your Facebook Password? Be Wary
Interviewer Asking for Your Facebook Password? Be Wary
If a potential employer requests that you hand over your log-in information to social media sites during an interview, expect worse if you're hired.
April 30, 2012
Planning to Ask for a Pay Raise? Prepare First
Planning to Ask for a Pay Raise? Prepare First
Before talking with your boss, make sure you're presenting the best case as to why you deserve a salary increase.
March 27, 2012
How to Handle Sticky Situations at Work
How to Handle Sticky Situations at Work
Tips on navigating five difficult work scenarios with your manager.
February 29, 2012
Social Networking for Job-Seeking Boomers
Social Networking for Job-Seeking Boomers
Advice for seasoned professionals on how to benefit from social media during a job search.
February 29, 2012
Why I Like to Hire Ugly People
Why I Like to Hire Ugly People
How the unattractive suffer ... and can end up sitting pretty.
February 6, 2012
7 Job Interviewer Pet Peeves (And How to Avoid Them)
7 Job Interviewer Pet Peeves (And How to Avoid Them)
Advice on what not to do when interviewing for a new job.
January 17, 2012
How to Impress a Hiring Manager
How to Impress a Hiring Manager
Make yourself stand out from other job candidates during and after the interview.
January 17, 2012
Give Your Career a Boost in 2012
Give Your Career a Boost in 2012
Advice on how to jump-start your professional life in the New Year.
December 20, 2011
How to Survive the Holidays at the Office
How to Survive the Holidays at the Office
Advice on how to navigate sticky workplace situations during the holidays.
November 18, 2011
Holiday Networking Tips for Every Stage of Your Career
Holiday Networking Tips for Every Stage of Your Career
Whether you're a new grad or senior manager, the holidays are an ideal time to perfect your business networking skills.
November 18, 2011
6 Tips for Job Seekers Over 50
6 Tips for Job Seekers Over 50
Advice for older workers on how to keep age from interfering with an effective job search
October 21, 2011
6 Ways to Stay Relevant in the Current Job Market
6 Ways to Stay Relevant in the Current Job Market
Tips for professionals -- just starting out or revamping their careers -- on how to remain competitive in today's working world.
October 18, 2011
6 Bad Reasons to Stay in the Wrong Job
6 Bad Reasons to Stay in the Wrong Job
Career advice on why you shouldn't stay in a dead-end position.
September 28, 2011
Is It Time to Resign?
Is It Time to Resign?
Advice on identifying when it’s time to jump ship and look for better career opportunities
September 28, 2011
7 Tips to Help Size Up a Job Offer
7 Tips to Help Size Up a Job Offer
For job-seekers on the hunt, seal the deal while getting what you need to grow professionally in the process.
August 26, 2011
How to Juggle Multiple Job Offers
How to Juggle Multiple Job Offers
Tips on how to entertain several job offers without burning any bridges with potential employers.
August 25, 2011
Cautionary Tales: Three Job-Offer Jugglers Gone Wrong
Cautionary Tales: Three Job-Offer Jugglers Gone Wrong
Here's what not to do when you get to the bargaining table.
August 25, 2011
7 Ways Job-Seekers Sabotage Themselves
7 Ways Job-Seekers Sabotage Themselves
From over-speaking during an interview to not knowing your worth, it only takes a single misstep to ruin your chances of landing a new job.
August 18, 2011
9 Steps to Take If You Fear a Job Layoff
9 Steps to Take If You Fear a Job Layoff
Think your job is on the chopping block? Don't get caught off-guard. Prepare yourself for the worst case scenario.
August 9, 2011
8 Warning Signs That You Might Get Laid Off
8 Warning Signs That You Might Get Laid Off
Worried about your job security? Don't let a layoff catch you off-guard.
June 29, 2011