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)

Improving Your Career

You need to have great career skills to climb the corporate ladder successfully. Career skills are also crucial if you want to switch jobs within your field. Your skills play a vital role in differentiating you from many others who probably have the... (More)

21 Ways to Improve Your Resume

Your resume is critical to your job search success. It must be a highly effective resume to capture the employer's attention in today's market. Here's what employers recommend, based on a national survey conducted with 600 Hiring Managers.

Networking Through Professional Organizations

There are many reasons for attending industry-related meetings and joining organizations or community groups. Participation in organized groups allows us to benefit by learning from the experiences of others, continue our education through... (More)

How's Your Job Hunt Going

If your job search needs a jumpstart, it pays to sit down and analyze your situation. You should carefully question everything you're doing. But, be careful -- the wrong questions can be harmful to your career health. Example: Never ask yourself... (More)

Use Your Resume to Negotiate Higher Salary

Most job seekers believe that salary negotiation starts once they have an offer in hand, but nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact, your resume can make the difference between negotiating at the top end of the salary range-or the bottom... (More)

Beware of Over Dependence on Email

Email is a wonderful thing. The "send" button is a magic link to instant communication worldwide. But beware of over-reliance on this wondrous medium. Assuming that every server works flawlessly and spam filters sift out only true spam is dangerous... (More)

Myth of the 10 Minute Resume

Anytime you're promised something within a short time, you must ask yourself if it sounds too easy. Often services or tools that offer quick completions of your career documents are nothing more than a list of facts that you enter! You went to school... (More)

Transition Back Into the Workplace

Admit it, you may not be sure how to start your job search, or what are the most effective job search techniques. Sometimes you aren't even sure exactly what career or job you want to do now. Many women want to restart a career after beginning a... (More)

Face Your Career Fears Head On

Fear is normal. We all experience it at certain points in our career. Maybe it's the new job we wanted to apply for, but were afraid we would not be chosen. Maybe it's the new idea we wanted to propose, but were afraid it would be rejected. Maybe... (More)

Can You Attract a New Job

Ever had a new job just sort of fall into your lap? I'll bet it's happened at least once to you or someone you know. Perhaps you got a phone call from an old friend who referred you to a hiring manager. Or an email from a relative urging you to apply... (More)

Workplace Dialogue

Sue Morem expresses her concern on how proper workplace dialogue and etiquette are getting lost in today's times.