Jobs & Work
Awful, Underpaid and Stressful: The Top 10 Worst Jobs for 2014
Krystal Steinmetz on April 17, 2014
CareerCast releases its annual list of the worst (and best) jobs. How does your job rank?
It’s OK to Refuse a LinkedIn Request
Krystal Steinmetz on April 10, 2014
There are times when it makes sense to turn down connection requests on LinkedIn.
More Moms Are Staying Home, But Not Because They Want To
Krystal Steinmetz on April 10, 2014
Many mothers stay at home because they can’t find work or they can’t afford child care.
What to Do When an Employer Wants to Pull Your Credit Report
Guest Blogger on April 8, 2014
If you’re in the market for a job, you may know that some employers run credit checks before they decide to hire an employee. Here’s how to prepare for it.
Why People Won’t Brown-Bag Lunch, Even Though It Makes Great Sense
Krystal Steinmetz on April 8, 2014
We’ll tell you why most people opt to eat out, rather than saving hundreds of dollars (and calories) by packing a sack lunch for work.
8 Personal Finance Tips From ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’
Donna Freedman on April 7, 2014
Money lessons aplenty are tucked in and among all the pow! zap! action of the newest film in the Marvel franchise.
Labor Market Back to 2008 Pre-Crisis Peak — Finally
Krystal Steinmetz on April 4, 2014
The private sector has recovered all of the jobs lost in the recession, but it’s not cause for great celebration.
16 Tips to Make a Great Impression at Your Next Job Interview
Kimberly Winkowitsch on September 10, 2015
Here are some helpful tips for managing your next job interview.
A Big W for College Athletes as University Employees
Krystal Steinmetz on March 28, 2014
The National Labor Relations Board in Chicago has ruled that Northwestern University’s football players are employees who can unionize.
17 Great Jobs That Don’t Require a 4-Year College Degree
Allison Martin on March 28, 2014
Maybe you have no interest in college or the price tag is an impediment. It’s still possible to earn $100,000 per year without a four-year degree.
A Tip at Your Fingertips for Your Starbucks Barista
Krystal Steinmetz on March 14, 2014
Starbucks coffee chain’s mobile-pay app will soon feature a tipping option.
Manufacturing Jobs Aren’t the Well-Paying Jobs They Used to Be
Krystal Steinmetz on March 12, 2014
The number of temporary blue-collar workers is soaring.
15 Smartphone Apps That Can Make You Money
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 17, 2016
Turn your smartphone into a moneymaking machine with these 15 apps.
Are Part-Time and Temp Jobs the New Normal?
Krystal Steinmetz on March 3, 2014
Years after the Great Recession, the number of those working part time because they can’t find full-time jobs has remained stubbornly high.
Income Inequality Widens in All 50 States
Krystal Steinmetz on March 3, 2014
A new report finds that lopsided income growth is happening across the nation, but the gap between the top earners and everyone else is substantially wider in several states.
Employers Don’t Care About Ivy League Degrees
Krystal Steinmetz on March 3, 2014
Business leaders say knowledge trumps your alma mater, according to a new Gallup survey.
Which Workers Telecommute? You’ll Be Surprised
Krystal Steinmetz on February 28, 2014
A new survey shows that men vastly outnumber women in telecommuting, among other surprising statistics.
Fastest-Growing US Jobs Include Fast Food, Retail
Krystal Steinmetz on February 27, 2014
Employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show significant growth in low-skill, low-paying jobs in the next decade and fewer blue-collar jobs that pay well.
7 Tips for Writing a Winning Cover Letter
Kentin Waits on February 27, 2014
Few things we write have as much potential value as a well-crafted cover letter. If you’re in the job market now or plan to be, here are seven tips to take your cover letter from tired to hired.
Survey: Americans Prefer Tax Refunds to Bigger Paychecks
Guest Blogger on February 27, 2014
Actually there are some good reasons for doing that, even if you’re giving an interest-free loan to Uncle Sam.
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