Preparing for job interviews, relentlessly networking and successfully negotiating your first starting salary? We've been there. And more importantly, so have our expert authors and contributors. They're here to tell you how to best use social media while job hunting, supply you with salary negotiation tips which are never more vital than your first job and help position you for promotions, raises and career success down the line. And don't worry about being new to office life and the workforce, because our advice sections have you covered on everything from office politics to how to decorate your cubicle.
2011 Best Places to Work for Recent Grads
While 2011 college seniors are excited about closing the door on one part of their life, it's common for them to feel pressure as it pertains to next steps. Some graduates may have already landed a job, but others may still not have a clue … Read more...
Spring Clean Your Way to Career Success: 12 Orderly Office Tips
Your bedroom closet redo might have happened during a last-minute quest for clothing donations at tax time. But now it's easier to get dressed for work and less likely that you will grab the navy blue jacket to wear with your black pants. … Read more...
Going Green: 11 Awesome Earth-Friendly Jobs
Do you care about making a difference as much as you care about your career? "Green" jobs -- defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as jobs that produce goods or services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources, or … Read more...
10 Ways to Use Twitter to Get Recruiters' Attention
Because more than a hundred applicants often respond to each online job posting, recruiters are rethinking their traditional practice of posting positions on career websites. Rather than posting the jobs and dealing with an onslaught of … Read more...
13 Must-Read Business Books That Could Change Your Life
Think you need an MBA from a top school to gain business smarts? This list of business books, some old, some new, will have you thinking like a top business major in no time. Even if your career isn't focused on business or … Read more...
Make Unemployment Work for You: 14 Dos and Don'ts
Today's high unemployment rates mean that more people than ever are experiencing joblessness, and for longer periods of time. While being without a job is not ideal, you can use the time for self-discovery, to open doors, to make yourself … Read more...
Dos and Don'ts for Creating Your Online Presence
Many of us live a large part of our lives online. So it's no wonder that your online presence can have a major influence on your career success. If your present or potential employer searched for you online, what would they find? Would … Read more...
14 Common Job Hunting Blunders
Whether you are just starting your professional life or are a seasoned pro looking to make a savvy career move, whether you are between jobs or simply feeling the need to move on, the quality of your job hunt will determine your level of … Read more...
Right and Wrong Answers to 8 Classic Interview Questions
If you're in the job hunt, your first goal is to land an interview. But what you say in the hot seat can impact whether you land the job -- or even a second interview. This article explores the right and wrong ways to answer eight common … Read more...
First Days on the Job: 15 Ways to Make a Great Impression
It's human nature for new co-workers and colleagues to form perceptions about the "type" of person you are based on initial impressions. These snap judgments can turn into long-term perceptions that may impact your career … Read more...
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