“Think before you speak” is always a good policy — and at work it’s even more important. Saying the wrong thing to your boss can do serious damage to your career — and some of the things bosses don’t like to hear may surprise you. We checked in with some managers and came...
The 10 best countries to work inFinding the perfect balance between work, family and leisure is one of the keys to happiness in life, but not all nations are created equal when it comes to fostering that balance. Many Americans may be surprised to learn that the U.S. lags far behind most other Western nations in regard to the kinds...
The keys to blowing your next job interviewIf you want to get the job try untethering yourself from your phone and act interested. Asking the hiring manager for a sip of his coffee during an interview isn’t the smartest move–especially if you want the job. Taking your shoes off while you’re in the hot seat or asking, “What company is...
For job hunters, social networking options aboundFiguring out which social networking site is the best for your job search is like trying to decipher a riddle with a constantly changing answer. When Google+ was introduced, many expected the site to rival Facebook and LinkedIn when it came to its job-hunting potential. But recent data show that the...
Hot jobs that are hiring at the fastest ratesIf 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...