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In Search of the One

Have you ever wondered when your career is going to take off? Or when you will finally get the recognition you deserve for the work you do? Have you ever wondered why some people are able to generate a lot of attention and accolades for their... (More)

Making the First Days at Your New Job Easier

If you are a new graduate, your first day as a "real nurse" will be not only exciting, but very stressful! Along with the relief of not having an instructor peering over your shoulder and reviewing your every move, you might feel a bit of fear at... (More)

What Employers Are Looking For - Employability

Excited and anxious to begin the job search, many graduates may erroneously believe the credential alone will carry them. Not so. Employability is a term that defines both the traits and the skills of the individual being considered. Rather than job... (More)

Who's the Boss?

The frst step toward taking charge of your work-life is to know that the process begins with YOU. You may expect an in-your-face awakening, but rarely is there a sledge-hammer bang. Usually the message is subtler: it beings with a ping. Ping . . . I... (More)

Going From Mom to Employee

It happens five days a week. You have to shift gears from being a mom to being an employee - even the boss. How can you effectively shift gears and get yourself ready for the workday ahead? How do you gain and keep respect with those who work... (More)

Five Steps to Boost Your Salary

Vicki Salemi gives "Five Steps to Boost Your Salary." Vicki's five tips will help you use proven ways to start the year with a greater income while being respectful to your company's bottom line.

Prove It and Get Hired

Kevin Donlin writes "Prove It And Get Hired." Being confident when writing a resume, or sitting in an interview, is one of the biggest factors cited by HR professionals. Kevin Donlin gives some great pointers about how to show this confidence in a... (More)

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)

Assertive or Aggressive

Dan Bobinski discusses the differences and explains that practicing assertiveness while avoiding being overly aggressive can help you get your foot in the door, gain that promotion, and earn more respect.

How to Email It In

Marshall Brown talks about being more effective with online job searching and resumes. Being able to stand out in the crowd online can make the difference between getting a call back and getting ignored.

What Kind of Follower Are You?

Gordy Curphy quotes Bob Dylan and talks about being a follower. Despite its negative connotation, in the workplace you don't have a choice about being a Follower - but you do have a choice in what kind of Follower you are. Knowing that will help you... (More)

System Tester Sam

John Putzier, the Wizard of Weirdness, answers "System Tester Sam." Sam loves to test the system and see if "the man" is paying attention. John tells Sam some great advice about proving your point, without being pointed to the door.