You won’t find your next job sitting behind your desk. Just ask any recent successful job hunter. The key to an efficient job search strategy is putting yourself out there. “It’s really working your network,” said Karin Davies, 52, of Charlotte, North Carolina, who...
Job hunting, asking for a raise, or trying to expand our career options (or all three) are things that most of us will have to do at some point. Adding marketable career skills can help. Use these skills to market yourself to a prospective employer, or convince your...
Starting a new job is exciting and energizing. But such a big change can also feel stressful and nerve racking. In those first days and weeks at a new job, you know your coworkers are deciding who you are based on how you’re behaving and reacting, and that can...
If Facebook is a slightly-out-of-hand keg party, LinkedIn is a well-run networking event. It offers job seekers and business owners multiple opportunities to showcase their expertise and connect with other professionals in a more serious setting. It’s important...
No one wants to be stuck in the same job forever. Fortunately, most of us don’t have to be. With solid career planning and a little patience, we can grow into better jobs and reach our career goals. But how can you plan for a career that’s constantly evolving? By...
Not every day at work is going to be full of sunshine and roses, but if day after day is thunderstorms and thorns, you’re probably thinking of making a change. But how do you know when it’s the right time, and how can you switch jobs in a way that will benefit your...