Archive for 'Jobs & Work'

The 12 Scams of Christmas
Nov 25, 2011 - Scammers ramp up their activities each year around the holidays. Here are 12 popular scams you should be on the lookout for.

The 5 Best Ways to Make More Money
Nov 18, 2011 - Could you use a little extra cash for the holidays? Here's a quick list of places to look...

Holiday Jobs: 6 Tips to Get and Keep Them
Nov 14, 2011 - Many companies hire extra help for the holidays. While this typically starts before Halloween and peaks shortly after, a survey from CareerBuilder shows this year's different: Employers are hiring later and paying more.

10 Ways to Ace Your Next Job Interview
Nov 02, 2011 - Job interviewing is not like riding a bike. You CAN forget how to do it. Here are the top 10 tips for making a good first impression.

18 Things You Didn’t Know About Social Security Numbers
Oct 27, 2011 - Whose Social Security number is 001-01-0001? Can you tell someone's race from their number? And will we run out of numbers? Read on for the answers.

How Popular Is Your Boss?
Oct 27, 2011 - Office bosses as a group tend to get a bad rap – but recent research shows most people have nothing but nice things to say about the folks in charge.

New Job Hunting Advice From Hiring Managers
Oct 12, 2011 - Looking for holiday work? A handful of recent surveys asked the people who make hiring decisions what to do and where to go – see what they said.

Ask Stacy: Should I Become a Financial Advisor?
Oct 11, 2011 - This reader from halfway around the world is studying biology and medicine, but would rather pursue a degree in finance. What advice would you offer?

What Your Sign Says About Your Salary
Oct 10, 2011 - Some people believe horoscopes can predict their future – so why not your entire career? A new study looks at the most probable job fields for different star signs.

Is Your Employer Stealing From You, One Soda at a Time?
Oct 06, 2011 - You might pilfer some office supplies, but your bosses might be making it back because you're irresponsibly thirsty.

The Secret to Business Success? Two Hours a Month
Oct 05, 2011 - The best way to get ahead isn't to forge ahead on your own. It's joining a group of like-minded people.

The Top 10 Companies to Work For – According to People Who Probably Want to Quit
Sep 29, 2011 - A lot of people are out of work, but some of the people with jobs have a lot of complaints. Take a look at what one website says are the most satisfying companies to work for, and compare it to what the employees say.

Are You Training Yourself to Fail?
Sep 28, 2011 - Want to be more productive? Here's how to make it habit-forming.

Jobs for the Holidays – and 7 Tips to Get Hired
Sep 28, 2011 - Experts are predicting more temp jobs this holiday season than in years past. Here's how to land one of them.

True Story: What Happens When You Can’t Pay the Restaurant Bill
Sep 15, 2011 - The truth hurts, especially when you forget your wallet.