Top 9 Job Interview Tip...

After countless hours of scouring through job listings, filling out application forms, and mailing out cover letters and resumes, you finally get the call: You have a job interview. The hard part is over, right? Not quite. Have you ever felt that you had a great interview but still...

11 Ways to Save Money o...

It’s a given that you’re going to shop and compare discount travel sites to find the best airline ticket deals and hotels for your next vacation. But how do you save money once you get there? If you’re like me, you want to experience your destination like a local...

Working for Temp Agenci...

It’s a tough job market out there right now, but you don’t need me to tell you that. Finding work is especially challenging for young people who are just starting their careers, as well as for those who are older and trying to move into a new career. You can feel as though...

Building Your Personal ...

We often hear the phrase “personal branding” in the mix of marketing lingo. But it’s hardly another prod by marketers to push goods and services in your face. Conversely, personal branding is all about you: who you are as a professional, as a job seeker, perhaps even as...

Reentering the Workforc...

Just as there are many reasons to leave your job to become a stay-at-home parent, there are many reasons why you may choose to go back to work. Many stay-at-home parents go back to work once the kids are in school or have left the nest. For other families, there are financial reasons...

What Is Industrial Engi...

Many teens exiting high school or “undeclared” college freshman are at an uncertain time in their lives: They may have interests and subjects they enjoy, but simply don’t know what they want to pursue for work after graduation. However, many may not even be aware of a...

6 Inexpensive, Romantic...

While you may not want to feel like a cheapskate on Valentine’s Day, there are other things to consider – such as sticking to your budget and not adding to personal debt. It’s important to make your spouse or partner feel special on this day, but sometimes personal...

7 Small Business Ideas ...

Since the recession hit, many adults bemoan the tough job market, and with good reason: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the current unemployment rate hovers around 8.3% – and that doesn’t count those who are underemployed. What many people do not consider,...

How to Become a Lifegua...

When you hear the term “lifeguard,” you probably conjure up one of two visions: 1. the not-quite-mature high school kids at your local swimming pool, or 2. the beach babes from “Baywatch.” The reality of a part-time lifeguard job is a little different than the...

Top 10 Female CEOs &...

Margaret Thatcher once famously said, “If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” Neuroscientists have reported that there are innate differences in the way men and women think, but that doesn’t mean men make better leaders, despite...