With petabytes of career advice out there, how do you find what's really crucial? Here's one guy's votes: Choosing a Career and Job 1. Focus on what really matters. You're more likely to be happy with ... More »Top 16 Pieces of Career Advice
When you're applying for jobs, being told that you're being dismissed because you're "overqualified" for a job you know you could do well is incredibly frustrating. After all, having higher qualifications ... More »Why Employers Don't Want to Hire Overqualified Candidates
Meet Steve, a job hunter attending a networking group of his peers. As we enter the room, we overhear his conversation with Sally, another job hunter: Steve: "...my old college roommate got me fixed ... More »4 Easy But Essential Steps for Interview Prep
Any questions that reveal your age, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status and sexual orientation are off-limits. More »11 Common Interview Questions That Are Actually Illegal
The moment of truth: There is no such thing as a dream job. Some gigs might seem idyllic, but actually involve a helter-skelter work-life balance, a boss who micromanages, a commute that's 20 minutes longer ... More »These Are 6 Dirty Jobs, But Somebody Has to Do Them
Based on employee reviews, workers living in San Jose are most satisfied when it comes to their compensation and benefit packages. More »The 10 U.S. Cities With the Happiest Workers
Job seekers often prepare for tough situations like no call-backs or hostile interviewers. But it can get even worse than that - like having your current employer find out that you're going on interviews ... More »4 Job Search Nightmares That Could Happen to You
If you're planning to search for a job this year after being off the market for a while, you might be in for a rude awakening . Today's job market is very different than ones from the past, and new job ... More »What to Expect During a Job Search in Today's Market
Next time you’re negotiating, don’t offer up a round number. Pick a precise one instead. Because if you give a specific figure in euros or dollars or yen, you’ll look more intelligent and informed—and ... More »When It Comes to Salary Negotiations, Ask for a Precise Number
As the millennial generation, often defined as those born between 1982 and 1997, makes up more of the workforce, and as its members move into leadership roles in industry, we can expect their generational ... More »5 Ways Employees Should Prepare for the Workplace of the Future