You’ve spent numerous hours on homework, racked up more all-nighters than you like to admit, survived the toughest professor the world has ever seen, and now you’ve got your degree to prove it.  Congratulations!  Take a few minutes to celebrate because reality is about to set in.  You are entering one of the worst job [...]

With unemployment rates lingering around the highest they’ve ever been, there are quite a few people out there searching for a job, and let’s face it, it’s slim pickings out there.  You, on the other hand, are not one of those people.  You have survived layoffs, cutbacks, and maybe even decreases in pay.  Now how [...]

As the economy continues to slump, you may notice your workload continue to rise.  Your company may be experiencing a number of layoffs and cutting costs wherever possible.  With fewer funds to go around and less people to get the job done, you might be expected to take on more responsibility.  Perhaps you already don’t [...]

Possible the best way to keep your job, earn promotions and receive raises at work is to become an incredibly valuable employee. When you are an asset to your company, you become something that is a good return on investment. Here are 57 ways to make yourself indispensable work: Get involved with training and development [...]

I have a strong opinion on what I believe to be the world’s best profession, but before I share that with you, I have to tell you a funny story about something I uncovered while doing my research to back up my claims. I did a some searching on Google to try to find some [...]

As economic booms turn into busts, your job security may shift and make you think about recession proof jobs that can not only weather financial storms, but prosper during tough economic times. Recession proof jobs do exists, and they tend to be in areas where there is strong growth even in a down economy, require [...]

You’re ready to leave the rat race, but don’t want to burn any bridges. It’s time to pull out the resignation sample letters and get the creative juices flowing. Or if your a bit anxious to move on in your life, you can always resignation samples, pick one that sounds good to you, sign your [...]

It’s absolutely amazing what companies get away with. Even with strict HR laws and Sarbanes Oxley, the behavior and decisions made by thousands of companies and millions of employees cannot be governed. Managers can be verbally abusive, cross the personal/professional line, and make demands that just are not legal. Companies make decisions to roll out [...]