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10 Tips to Balance Work and Life

Many people put work before family and relationships. At times, doing this may be a necessity. If the wolf is at the door, it's understandable. But if you find that work has become your entire life, here are some tips to help you find your balance... (More)

Cover Letter Help - Writing Errors to Avoid

To ensure you're always using an effective cover letter, let's review the letter's intended purpose. A cover letter primarily connects your resume to an open position. To understand the importance of such a connection, you only need to put yourself... (More)

A Checklist to Nail for Behavioral Interviews

You probably understand that job successful job seekers talk about what they have accomplished in previous positions, and present a "mini-business plan" to relate to the needs of a prospective employer. Review the following list to be sure you are... (More)

The Art of Negotiating a Raise

Negotiation is a give-and-take process until an eventual agreement is reached between two or more parties. To understand the art of negotiation, a jobseeker must understand that it is a give process as much as it is a receiving process. Look at the... (More)

Understanding the Organization and People

Terry Arndt talks about how important it is to understand the organization and the people in the workplace. This is part 2 of a 5 part series "Your New Job - Strategies for Success."

Disqualified for being Overqualified

Joan Lloyd answers the question, "have you been disqualified for being overqualified?" Knowing when this happens, how to identify it, how to deal with it, and how to overcome it will help everyone understand this difficult, yet frequent, hurdle in... (More)