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March, 2009

How are you helping others right now?

Bad news and worsening statistics are enough to keep even the greatest girls down. Let's take a stand and focus on the silver linings and bright spots, which take place every day across ... Continue Reading »

Sweet Freedom

It's a funny thing: now that I don't have to wake up at a specific hour to get to the office, I'm bouncing out of bed, pouncing on the laptop, writing articles and ... Continue Reading »

Is Work From Home a Thing of The Past?

As corporations continue to cut payrolls and watch the bottom line and productivity, some employees are giving up on work-from-home deals -- afraid they'll stand out and be the next to go in ... Continue Reading »

Want to be Your Own Boss?

In The Career Coward’s Guide to Career Advancement, now on bookshelves, author Katy Piotrowski says that some people can be their own bosses, but others can't. We asked her for Five Signs You're ... Continue Reading »

Wal-Mart Shares Its Wealth

As anger and controversy continues about bonuses paid to executives at firms such as A.I.G. that took government bailout money, one that has not -- Wal-Mart -- has quietly handed some 1 ... Continue Reading »

Get Famous with HARO

Today marks the one-year anniversary of HARO, a free, three-times-a-day (I hate the word thrice) email service that empowers everyone to be their own publicist. Peter Shankman started by sending simple emails to friends ... Continue Reading »

Should You Dumb Down Your Resume?

If you constantly hear the words “you’re overqualified” from potential employers, it might be time to make some adjustments on your resume. We’re not talking about denying your expertise or years of ... Continue Reading »

Could you imagine "blind" interviews?

Before blind auditions became common in the 70s, just 10% of new hires at major U.S. orchestras were women. The theory was that women weren't very good musicians. But labor unions ... Continue Reading »

Sacked

The moment I saw my Caller ID display the words, "Conference Room," I knew my fate was inevitable. Only those of us who got the call would be shown the exit. "Your job ... Continue Reading »

The Search

by Gregg Adams Through the cobwebs weaved from too many glasses of cheap wine the night before, he opens his tired eyes and rises with the hope that today will be different from the ... Continue Reading »