In the time it takes you to read this paragraph, the average recruiter will have plowed through six resumes. (We know; we timed one.) Want to increase the chances of your resume making it to the next round? Then don’t do any of these seven things, which recruiters say — more than anything — make...
10 jobs you really can do from homeIf you live in an isolated area, or can’t commute to a typical nine-to-five job for other reasons, you don’t have to sacrifice a successful career. The following ten jobs offer freelance and work-at-home options that allow you–with the right career training–to succeed from a home...
10 phrases that can sink your resumeIf you’re job-hunting today, you know that employers are looking for sharp, self-motivated people. Paradoxically, just about the worst way to convey your talent and motivation is to say in your resume or cover letter, “I’m self-motivated.” Anyone can say that! The phrase falls...
8 Easy Ways to Boost Your SalaryWork smarter, not harder. Take simple steps that will help you supersize your paycheck, get more respect at work, and develop a career that truly suits you. From career training to communication tips, check out our list of ways to boost your paycheck. Specialize. Are you feeling like you’re spread...
UPS looking for a few good driversVexed that some 30% of driver candidates flunk its traditional training, United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) is moving beyond the classroom to ready its rookies for the road. In the place of books and lectures are videogames, a contraption that simulates walking on ice and an obstacle course around an artificial...
7 Things Never to Say to Your BossEveryone has a boss. Even if you “work for yourself,” you’re still an employee to your client. A big part of maintaining the boss-employee relationship is to never allow a boss to think you dislike your work, are incapable of doing it, or–worse–consider it beneath you. These...
How to make extra cash without a new jobJennifer Winslow wanted to earn some extra cash without giving up the flexibility of working part time. An avid cook, she and a friend initially planned to cater meals for busy families. When that turned out to be too time consuming, she tried baking. More than five years later, she has a thriving bakery...
Make $30 an hour without a four-year degreeFor job seekers without a four-year degree, breaking the $25-an-hour barrier can be a challenge. But with more technical certification and associate’s degree programs than ever, many well-paying career options are accessible in a broad range of industries. The following is a list of lucrative careers...
9 insider secrets to getting hiredWhile searching for work alongside 16 million people who are angling for the same openings, getting a hiring manager to tell you why you didn’t get hired is about as easy as actually getting the job. But one of the best things you can do is examine your job search with a critical eye: Is your résumé...
10 surprising minimum-wage jobsThe U.S. federal minimum wage recently increased 70 cents from $6.55 to $7.25 per hour. Who will be affected by this boost? Cashiers and fast food workers? Yes, but some minimum wage jobs also come with surprisingly hefty responsibilities. From preschool teachers to hospitals aides, there are many people...