When you apply for a job, you know exactly what you're looking for. You want a company you love, great co-workers, a decent salary, a culture where you fit in and, most importantly, you want to love what you'll be doing.
2009 has given employers and employees a run for their money -- literally. Budgets have been cut, layoffs made and furloughs instituted, and benefits and perks have evaporated.
On a recent flight I sat next to a businessman who told me that, even at that young age, his children were exhibiting very different personalities.
If you ever arrive early to a holiday party or big family gathering, try to secure a spot where you can see guests walk into the room.
Mike Myser needed help, but he went to the wrong place to get it.
Today's economy has many people returning to school in lieu of working full time, while others have chosen to enhance their education to make themselves more marketable to employers.
When microblogging and social networking site Twitter debuted three years ago, plenty of people wrote it off as yet another pointless addition in the overcrowded networking world.
Entering the third quarter, employers everywhere are still feeling the effects of the current economic climate.
Over the course of this current recession, we've witnessed large corporations tumble, small shops shutter and layoffs affect workers of all walks. You can safely assume that most people are concerned about financial security right now, and working fathers are no exception, a recent CareerBuilder survey finds.
With the economy in the tank, unemployment at its highest in 25 years and more than five candidates for each job opening in the United States, job seekers are resorting to some unconventional methods to stand out, a new survey says.
When you apply for a job, you know exactly what you're looking for. You want a company you love, great co-workers, a decent salary, a culture where you fit in and, most importantly, you want to love what you'll be doing.
2009 has given employers and employees a run for their money -- literally. Budgets have been cut, layoffs made and furloughs instituted, and benefits and perks have evaporated.
On a recent flight I sat next to a businessman who told me that, even at that young age, his children were exhibiting very different personalities.
If you ever arrive early to a holiday party or big family gathering, try to secure a spot where you can see guests walk into the room.
Mike Myser needed help, but he went to the wrong place to get it.
Today's economy has many people returning to school in lieu of working full time, while others have chosen to enhance their education to make themselves more marketable to employers.
When microblogging and social networking site Twitter debuted three years ago, plenty of people wrote it off as yet another pointless addition in the overcrowded networking world.
Entering the third quarter, employers everywhere are still feeling the effects of the current economic climate.
Over the course of this current recession, we've witnessed large corporations tumble, small shops shutter and layoffs affect workers of all walks. You can safely assume that most people are concerned about financial security right now, and working fathers are no exception, a recent CareerBuilder survey finds.
With the economy in the tank, unemployment at its highest in 25 years and more than five candidates for each job opening in the United States, job seekers are resorting to some unconventional methods to stand out, a new survey says.
Still lucky enough to have a job? You're likely doing the work of two or three people, working longer hours and not getting any extra pay.
As graduations are taking place across the country and the economy is remaining in a bad state, college graduates are faced with one of the most competitive job markets in years.
A mother's work is never easy, and for a mother who works outside the home, things are especially tough this year. In these trying economic times, moms are finding the balancing act between family and work is more challenging than ever, according to CareerBuilder's annual Mother's Day survey of 469 working mothers.
Looking for a job? Consider an internship instead.
With a record 12.5 million people unemployed in today's labor market, it's apparent that now, more than ever before, the people looking for employment must work even harder to ensure that they stand out to employers through their applications.
There is no worse feeling than waking up in the morning, rested from good night's sleep, and glancing at the clock, only to do a double-take: You're late!
If you're unemployed, you know it's a rough time to be on the job hunt.
While most parts of the country grapple with massive job loss and a deficit in new jobs, the South is faring a bit better.
Have you ever seen "CMP," "CQM," or "PMP" behind someone's name and not had a clue what it meant -- or if it meant anything at all?
There's a wealth of career information on the Internet, and these resources are just a mouse-click away for any job seeker.
If you decided to stay home from work today because your psychic told you to, would you tell your boss the truth or make up an excuse?
Forget full time employment. We're becoming a nation of freelancers. So how can you go freelance?
Freelance work has quickly become a booming industry in its own right.
Americans really like the idea of working from the comfort of home... a lot.
Employers looking for skilled candidates are feeling the effects of the uncertain economy as much as job seekers are.
Ah, sibling rivalry. Relentless competitions, name-calling, hair pulling and blame shifting plague households with two or more children everywhere. Can't we all just get along?
If you find yourself counting the hours until your next paycheck is deposited in your bank, you're not alone.
Résumés are a critical part of any job search. They are the most effective marketing tool any of us have about who we are and what we can do. And all of us want our résumé to be the best possible representation of our work.
Company dress codes are a never-ending battle in the working world.
The term "happy hour" may have been created by the U.S. Navy to describe a designated period of time for entertainment and refreshment.
CNN's Gerri Willis answers viewer's questions on credit unions, bankruptcy and unused scholarships.
Vacation is the oasis in the midst of your occupational desert, if you will.
Americans' struggle with weight has been a popular topic for years now, and it's no surprise considering that the National Center for Health and Statistics estimates 66 percent of American adults are either overweight or obese.
Looking back on high school, some peoples' memories are fonder than others.
It's been a long time since men were considered the lone breadwinners of their families and women were deemed stay-at-home moms. These days, "stay-at-home dad" is a turn of phrase heard as often as its female counterpart is -- and if dads had anything to say about it, it would be heard a lot more.
Some people wake up each morning before the alarm rings, glad to see the glowing sun and excited to start the day.
Do you think you never have or never will experience work burnout?
If you're a mom who not only has beautiful children but also a job you love, plenty of people have probably said you "have it all."
When people look back at the summer jobs of their youth, most of them were probably means to earn a little spending money or save a down payment for a car.
Starting any new job can be as nerve-wracking as it is exciting. While you're anxious for a fresh start and to meet new people, you're nervous that you won't be able to do the job or you won't fit in with co-workers.
Hiring managers don't want to hear a lot of things during an interview -- confessions of a violent past, a cell phone ring, a toilet flush. Yet job seekers have committed these interview gaffes and worse, according to CareerBuilder.com's annual survey of the worst interview mistakes.
Each year, Weddle's (www.weddles.com), a major U.S. publisher of print guides to Internet job hunting, invites the public to visit its Web site and vote for their favorite job boards. The 30 sites with the most votes at the end of the year are declared the winners of the Users' Choice Awards. It's not a scientific survey, since those polled are a self-selected sampling and tend to feel strongly about certain sites, both pro and con.
What's the worst part of your workday? Is it your job or all the work you do just getting to and from the office? Consider how much time you spend on packing your lunch, sitting in rush hour twice a day, deciding which grocery store is easiest to get to on the way home not to mention the money you spend on dry cleaning your clothes.
Does April Fools' Day (or the mere thought of it) strike fear in your heart? Do memories of walking into your aluminum foil-covered office still haunt you at the end of every March?
Office romances are nothing new -- they've been around as long as there have been offices. After all, co-workers spend so much time together attractions are bound to occur. Today, however, workers aren't afraid to admit that, in addition to a paycheck, they're also looking for love at the office.
Why did you quit your last job - assuming you left voluntarily? According to a recent study of 93 big companies by human-resources consultants Watson Wyatt (www.watsonwyatt.com), the No. 1 reason why people quit is excessive stress. Yet employers seem unaware of this, or in denial: When asked why they thought employees were leaving, most HR managers gave insufficient pay and lack of career development, including promotions, as the main reasons.
Did you hear the one about the woman who couldn't go to work because her chickens' feet were frozen to the driveway? It's not a joke -- it's an actual excuse given to a boss.
Did you hear the one about the woman who couldn't go to work because her chickens' feet were frozen to the driveway? It's not a joke -- it's an actual excuse given to a boss.
If you're like many professionals, you daydream about leaving your underwhelming job to find a more-fulfilling (or at least better-paying) one, but you never do. Here are five reasons why you shouldn't put off your job search one more day.
You've made up your mind. You're going to stop procrastinating, update that resume and (finally) look for a new job.
You've made up your mind. You're going to stop procrastinating, update that resume and (finally) look for a new job.
Where can you grab a cold beer from the company keg when the clock strikes four? Where can you take in a yoga class during your lunch hour? And where can you do laundry for free?
Employers are trimming their hiring plans but still expect to add workers in 2008, according to a survey released Wednesday.
Not too long ago, the generation gap meant parents didn't understand why ripped jeans cost twice as much as regular ones or why every other word coming out of their child's mouth was "like."
Americans really like the idea of working from the comfort of home... a lot. If you search the phrase "work from home" on Google, 1.8 billion search results appear and there are countless studies, books, chat rooms, message boards and blogs devoted to the subject. And why wouldn't anyone want a 30-second commute?
Every employee strives for a fatter paycheck -- but a recent survey shows that most are getting a plumper waistline instead. Cold weather, holidays and office parties can make the problem even worse.
Don't be surprised if you see more dads on the playground with the kids during the workday.
As a child, you were sure you were going to grow up to be a cowboy, but somewhere between waking up for Saturday morning cartoons and staying up for Conan, however, you traded in your cowboy hat for a briefcase.
Turns out work isn't all about profit margins and PowerPoint presentations. A major aspect of office life is your social encounters: who you're working with, who you're sharing happy hour with and for some, who you're trying to woo the pants off of -- literally.
Friends, many of you have e-mailed me questions about whether, and how, to ask an employer to cover the cost of relocating to take a new job. So I thought you'd be interested to hear the results of a new study that suggests that, if you're not finding the job you want in your hometown, it might pay to expand your search to a different city or state.
Ever wonder about the person who gave you those awesome tips on where to go and what to do when you traveled to Spain? What about the people who keep Britney's rep in check (sort of...)? And who exactly is that guy (or girl) impersonating Marilyn Monroe?
Mother's day means something special to everyone.
After months without a day off, it's official: You need a vacation.
Most employers plan to hire applicants than fire employees, according a survey released Monday that suggests slower hiring but continued strength in the job market, USA Today reported.
Amidst a sub-par economic performance and slowing in productivity, employers remain cautious, but optimistic, in their recruitment plans for the third quarter.
Most hiring managers form an opinion of a candidate—for better or worse—within the first 10 minutes, according to a recent survey by recruitment service Robert Half Finance & Accounting. That's a lot of pressure for an already nervous job seeker. So how do you make those 600 seconds count? The people who do the interviewing have some ideas...
It's a great time to be graduating from college. The skilled labor force is shrinking, thanks in part to Baby Boomers' quitting the corporate scene to retire or start new careers, and that means employers' hunger for fresh talent is keen. According to a new survey of over 2,500 hiring managers by job site CareerBuilder, 79% expect to hire new grads this year, up from 70% last year.
Business 2.0 Magazine identifies popular job categories in which wages are growing the fastest.
Remember when commercials used to actually try and sell you something?
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• THE PITCH "I have a job that's right up your alley. Before we bring you in for an interview, we'll need to do a background check. Can I get your Social Security number?"
Less hiring managers predict they'll be taking on new employees in the fourth quarter, and more say they'll be reducing the number of workers on staff, according to a survey by CareerBuilder.com.
Median income for working age households fell a half percent last year, according to the Economic Policy Institute, which means getting a raise is about as hard as it's ever been.
It's getting even harder for Americans to take a vacation. Almost 30% of workers plan to work while on vacation this year, according to a recent survey by CareerBuilder.com.
Dear Annie: I was intrigued by your recent article, "Are you underpaid -- or overtitled?" because my situation is the opposite of what you described: I haven't gotten a promotion (that is, a new title) in the six years I've been at this company, yet my responsibilities have doubled. So, in researching my market value, I keep finding that my actual job description should command more money than I make now -- and, unfortunately, more than employers are offering me based on my lowly title. Is it okay to try and negotiate a higher starting salary? Or should I settle for less money now and try for a raise later, after I've proven what I can do for them? --Bargain-Basement Bob
Friends, it's that time again, a fresh new year -- which means that just about every human-resources consulting firm, outplacement specialist, salary expert and career guru in sight has come out with brand-new predictions for the 12 months ahead. This time around, almost everybody's crystal ball is bright and sunny, predicting job growth and increased hiring. That means companies will try harder to retain their stars, which translates to fatter raises and more perks like telecommuting and flextime.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Should Google start looking for a Monster under its corporate bed?
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - There hasn't been much of a roar from Monster Worldwide lately.
The Class of 2005 faces the most welcoming job market in years. Find out what jobs are in demand. Plus, how to succeed in your first real job.
With a little help from a friend, Super Bowl advertisers reclaimed the water cooler Sunday night.
Whether it's personal errands, catching up on sleep or simply relaxing, Americans are using sick time for many reasons besides a cold.
After enduring a deflating recession, a stall in business growth and rampant downsizing, the U.S. experienced a rejuvenation in economic performance in 2004. Most recent reports show continued GDP expansion, an increase in business investment and consumer spending, a decline in energy costs and 15 consecutive months of job creation.
Lies Can Kill Your Chances of Getting Hired
A woman's work is never done. Though you might not know it to look at her paycheck.
More than one in three U.S. workers admit to playing hooky from work during the last 12 months, according to a survey by a job search Web site.
So, you swear you have nothing to hide? That's a good thing these days, because more likely than not, your potential employer will be digging into your past.
Come on, admit it. You've fallen victim to workplace stress at one time or another. You've probably even called in sick because of a stress-related illness.
There comes a time in every professional's career when it is best to make a change.
Forty-three percent of workers recently surveyed by CareerBuilder.com reported they do not feel valued by their employers.
Today's work culture of heavy workloads, longer days at the office, less time spent at home and fewer vacation days taken is causing rampant job burnout. In fact, 68 percent of workers report feeling burned out at the office, according to a recent CareerBuilder.com survey.
Although many business people say they will never fall into the workaholic trap of taking their laptop and mobile phone on vacation, some do.
The unexpectedly strong March employment report was definitely a welcome development for the U.S. economy.
A few months in and New Year's resolutions are already beginning to look a little shaky.
Over the past six years one of the constants of the Super Bowl telecast has been the Monster.com commercials. In 1999, even before a wave of cash-drunk dot-coms began spending far too much of their...
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