Archive for 'Jobs & Work'
10 Tips to Writing a Resume Better Than Yahoo’s CEO
May 14, 2012 - Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson resigned yesterday after being accused of lying on his resume – and the woman who hired him is also leaving. If only Thompson had followed these resume tips...
5 Social Media Job-Hunting Tips for New Grads
May 09, 2012 - So you've just graduated from college or will shortly. Now what? Start here...
5 Affordable Gifts for Administrative Professionals Day
Apr 24, 2012 - If you're a boss, what do you get your staff for what was formerly called Secretaries Day? And if you're on staff and the boss asks what you want, what do you say? Here are five ideas.
The 10 Dumbest Tech Questions Employees Ask
Apr 11, 2012 - With our smartphones and computer tablets, we like to think we're tech-savvy. But according to the chief information officers at some American companies, we have a lot to learn.
Jobs Update: Good News for Secretaries and Narcissists
Apr 06, 2012 - A new report says employment is returning to pre-recession levels. And other studies say the term "secretary" is making a comeback and narcissists are winning.
Work From Home or Rent an Office? Pros and Cons
Apr 05, 2012 - Being self-employed often means deciding whether to work from home or rent an office. Here are the pros and cons, along with tips to find cheap office space.
Ask Stacy: Can I Blog for Bucks? Can I Avoid PMI?
Apr 03, 2012 - Today we answer a couple of questions, including how to make extra money blogging and how to avoid paying for private mortgage insurance.
Unemployment No Longer the Stigma It Once Was
Mar 27, 2012 - If you're trying to claw your way back into the job market after being unemployed or underemployed, there's finally some good news for you.
The Most Important 6 Seconds of Your Career
Mar 23, 2012 - How long will a job recruiter look at your resume? A study released yesterday says it's often over in the blink of an eye.
5 Tips for Finding Work When You’re Over 50
Mar 12, 2012 - Feel like your age and experience disqualify you from jobs? Maybe the problem is your perspective, or at least the employer's – learn to take the qualities that come with age and turn them into work-finding assets.
Starting Your Own Business? 3 Resources You Need to Know
Mar 02, 2012 - You can start a business with a little money, a lot of hard work, and relentless optimism. But if you want to succeed with minimum cost and effort, take advantage of every entrepreneurial resource available. Here are some big ones...
8 Weird Ways to Make Extra Money
Feb 29, 2012 - Need money? From writing messages on your lips to selling bodily fluids, these days there’s almost no limit to the ways you can turn a buck.
11 Luxuries People THINK the Richest 1 Percent Have
Feb 27, 2012 - How rich is "rich"? Most Americans believe the top 1 percent earn $1 million and up. But it's a whole lot less.
Job Interviewing: 8 Things to Do and 8 Things to Avoid
Feb 24, 2012 - If you're out of work, job prospects may look grim. But hey, at least you aren't the guy getting arrested during an interview. Here's some advice, including what to avoid.
