You know it's a good idea to write a thank-you note after an interview, but a lot of people fail to take this basic step. While unlikely to make an employer totally reverse an opinion about you, when done ... More »What Not to Say in a Thank You Letter After an Interview

The problem isn't imaginary. A few days back, the Wall Street Journal's Ben Casselman reported that 284,000 Americans with a BA or higher were working in jobs that paid minimum wage or less, about double ... More »How Bad Is the Job Market For College Grads? Your Definitive Guide

There are 4.3 million retail salespeople in the United States, equivalent to the state population of Kentucky. And there are 310 prosthodontists -- that is, dentists specializing in prosthetic teeth -- ... More »The 10 Most-Common (and 10 Least-Common) Jobs in America Today

The recession left millions of college-educated Americans working in coffee shops and retail stores. Now, new research suggests their job prospects may not improve much when the economy rebounds. Taylor ... More »College Grads May Be Stuck in Low-Skill Jobs

Make any of these mistakes and you might as well kiss your chances of landing a new position goodbye. More »6 Sure Ways to Sabotage Your Job Search

Sometimes stress is part of the job description. But here are some jobs where the compensation doesn't match the pressures. More »Stressful Jobs That Pay Badly

In some parts of the country, the gender pay gap is far more severe. More »The Worst-Paying Cities for Women

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Here are a few very impressive resumes and cover letters that have gone viral. More »10 Resumes that Got Worldwide Attention

The first annual list of the best employers in America by PayScale and Business Insider evaluates companies by both pay and happiness. More »The Best Employers in America

The BLS survey reflects May 2011 salary and employment data gathered from nearly 1.2 million businesses in all industry sectors (for about 800 occupations) across the country. More »The Most Common and Rarest Jobs In The U.S.

Often, the ability to secure a steady paycheck–and make it last–depends on where you call home. More »The 10 Best Cities For Job Seekers

Wall Street are calling it one of the best letters they have seen. More »Kid Sends Perfectly Blunt Cover Letter for Wall Street Internship, and Now Tons of …

Have you wondered: "How can I get a headhunter to pay attention to me and get me in front of their clients?" If you want to work with a recruiter, your job is to understand the nature of a recruiter's ... More »How to Be Found and Prized by Headhunters

At this time of the year and all year long, networking is key to your job search success. You've heard of the hidden job market , but maybe you didn't know that it doesn't necessarily refer to hidden jobs. ... More »5 Key Networking Tricks to Help Land You a Job

If you're interviewing for jobs, you know the feeling of kicking yourself for hours after an interview because you flubbed an answer or got the interviewer's name wrong. But no one is perfect, and most ... More »5 Interview Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

Job seekers often feel intimidated or as if they're being interrogated during the interview process . However, when armed with questions, you can level the playing field and turn the interview into a mutually ... More »The Interview Isn't a One-Way Street