Career Advice

Five Ways to Cut Your Commuting Costs

Ever wonder how much money you can save by cutting your commuting costs? How about enough to pay for two trips to Ireland plus several major home improvements?

The 10 Worst Mistakes Career Changers Can Make

Changing careers is never easy. Half the world thinks you've lost your mind, headhunters say you'll never work again and your relatives contribute the old "I told you so" routine. 

Breaking Tradition with a Functional Resume

Traditions can be wonderful, but sometimes there are good reasons to break them. If you're a vegetarian, for example, serving the customary Thanksgiving turkey just won't work.

Cool Holiday Jobs

Working in retail doesn't necessarily mean that every day is the same. If you're looking to add some excitement to your retail career or earn some extra cash with an out-of-the-ordinary job, there are plenty of seasonal opportunities that go beyond ringing cash registers and stocking shelves. 

Working Mothers

Every mother’s a working mother, but for those who are employed, life can be especially difficult to manage. The pressures of work and the demands of home can take a toll, especially on mom.

Is Your Job-Seeking Behavior Proactive or Just Plain Desperate?

If you’ve been unemployed for a while, you may be feeling a little desperate. But letting that show during your job search can be the kiss of death.

Make Your Way Through the Interview's Crucial First Moments

According to one UCLA study, people evaluate one another using the "Three Vs": visual (appearance), vocal (voice) and verbal (what you say). About 93 percent of whether or not communication is effective is determined bynonverbal signals.

Economic Ergonomics

It starts out as a minor twinge in the wrist that barely cramps the style of the countless workers who spend hours at the keyboard every day. But then, for many, it escalates until workdays are cut short with acute pain radiating from the hand to the elbow, shoulder and back.