Jobs & Work
Job Hunters: 4 Tips on Using Social Media
B.T. Ballenger on August 6, 2012
You’re missing career opportunities if you’re not on the major social networks – and using them the way employers want.
7 Ways an Employment Center Can Get You a Job
Angela Colley on August 6, 2012
If you’re unemployed, new rules require in-person visits to re-employment centers in order to continue receiving benefits. But that may not be a bad thing.
12 Totally Ridiculous Resume Mistakes
B.T. Ballenger on August 6, 2012
Is your resume clever or dumb? Find out what 2,300 hiring managers think of common resume tactics.
15 Cheap (or Free) Ways to Update Your Job Skills
Guest Blogger on August 6, 2012
Finding a new job may require updated skills. Here’s how to find free or cheap training.
Good Signs for Job Seekers: More Hiring Expected
B.T. Ballenger on August 6, 2012
Looking for work? Despite this morning’s disappointing jobs report, we’ve got good news about hiring and advice to help land your next job.
6 Ways to Make More Money as a Waiter or Waitress
Gideon Grudo on August 6, 2012
Waiting tables is hard work. Wages are low, and both customers and bosses try to take advantage at every corner. Here’s what you need to know to survive and even thrive.
5 Ways to Lose Weight at Work
B.T. Ballenger on June 14, 2012
Think you’re too busy with work and life to lose weight? Try these tips and see if you can get healthier while being productive.
Ask Stacy: Can I Get Paid to Put an Ad on My Car?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
We’ve all seen cars wrapped with ads. Is it possible you can get paid to drive one? Or better yet, get a new car and a check?
The 10 Best (and 5 Worst) Careers
Angela Colley on June 11, 2012
Heading to college soon? Some degrees will land you high-paying jobs (even in a recession). Some will leave you unemployed or underemployed. Find out which is which.
How to Land a Summer Restaurant Job – and Keep It
Gideon Grudo on June 5, 2012
It’s summertime, which means restaurants are gearing up for the next holiday season by hiring tons of new employees. Here’s what you need to know to get the job and keep it till Christmas.
15 Great Jobs That Don’t Require a College Education
B.T. Ballenger on May 31, 2012
Reconsidering college after seeing the price tag? Good news: Plenty of jobs don’t require a degree – and you can always change your mind later if you want to move up.
4 Things to Consider Before Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Len Penzo on May 24, 2012
There’s more to consider than just losing a paycheck. When you do the math, being a stay-at-home mom can actually save you money.
6 Careers With the Highest Unemployment Rates
Guest Blogger on May 21, 2012
Here are a half-dozen college degrees that probably won’t pay off in this economy – and one that will.
4 Weird Ways to Get a Job
B.T. Ballenger on May 18, 2012
Being stuck at home without a job all day can make you a little crazy. But maybe that’s a good thing – sometimes thinking out of the box can get you hired.
10 Tips to Writing a Resume Better Than Yahoo’s CEO
B.T. Ballenger on 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
Guest Blogger on May 9, 2012
So you’ve just graduated from college or will shortly. Now what? Start here…
5 Affordable Gifts for Administrative Professionals Day
Michael Koretzky on April 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
Michael Koretzky on April 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
Michael Koretzky on April 6, 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
Jason Steele on April 5, 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.
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