If online help wanted ads are any indication, the economic outlook is brightening. Looking at Monster’s Employment Index that tracks online job demand, Investopedia singled out occupations that are hiring at the fastest rate over the past 13 months. The results are good news for job seekers with...
What the Double-Dip Recession Will Look Like“Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the economy has yet to hit bottom, a sharply higher percentage than the 53% who felt that way in January,” according to a recent Wall Street Journal poll. A growing and vocal minority of economists believes that there will be a double-dip recession...
Salary Secrets Your Employer Doesn’t Want You to KnowIn down economic times, companies seem to have carte blanche to limit salaries and make low-ball offers. But that shouldn’t be the case. Employers don’t always offer a fair salary. Some employers think they’re being fair, but they’re not up-to-date with the latest salary information....
What NOT to do: 7 ways to ruin your resumeIn 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...