Overtime Exempt Employee vs Non-Exempt Employee

I’ve been an exempt employee ever since my first job out of college.  For a long time I didn’t really know the details about the labor laws behind exempt vs non-exempt; all I knew is that it meant I wasn’t paid overtime wages for all the late nights and long weekends that I worked.
Once we started [...]

How to Refer a Friend for a Job

Have you ever been asked to refer a friend for a job where you know nothing about their industry but want to help them out?
Referring a Friend (Blind)
Our neighbor recently applied online for a job at the company I work for but the job is in a different department working in an area that I [...]

Get a New Job or Get a Promotion?

If you’re trying to move up the career ladder, is it best to quit your job and get a new job with a new company or try and get a promotion where you work today?
A reader namd Tom left the comment below on the article about getting the promotion you deserve:

“I think this is a good article but [...]

Make More Money This Year

Making more money in your job typically means making yourself more valuable to your company or finding a job that will pay you more money for your skills and knowledge.
Of course making more money isn’t just about the size of your paycheck you also have to consider your benefits and how they fit into your [...]

Job Hunting Tips

Job hunting can be a lot of work and quite stressful.  Finding a good job isn’t easy, there are many different factors to consider when picking the best job for you and your family. Here are some job hunting tips to consider when going through a career change or even just changing jobs within your industry.
Research [...]

Career Planning Saved My Life

Career planning may be the only thing between you and total insanity! Take my word for it, planning your career can help you find a new job that you’ll enjoy more than the one you have now. 
Career planning can help you get a better job that pays more, teaches you new skills, requires you [...]

Job Layoff Financial Tips – Preparing for a Pink Slip

Job layoffs are sometimes sudden but other times you may suspect they’re on their way.  One of our friends is going through a corporate merger and he thinks there’s a chance he might lose his job.  It could be several months by the time the merger is approved and the company executives start making decisions about [...]

Emergency Funds for Losing Your Job

Your emergency fund is your best friend if you lose your job in this bad economy.  We’ve had an emergency fund in an online savings account ever since we joined the work force and last week was the first time I thought I might have to use it.
Losing my Job?
One afternoon last week a co-worker mentioned that the [...]

Career Tips for a Bad Economy

Company layoffs at big corporations like Ford, Dell, and IBM are making the news these days but as many of you are aware the bad economy is affecting companies both big and small. With so much stress building around the country over the fear of losing jobs we decided to take a look at some [...]

Job Interview Tips – Questions & Answers for Success in Your Job Interview

Job interview stressing you out? Job interviews can be daunting for even the most confident applicant but interviews can be manageable and even enjoyable if you are well prepared.  Today we’ll look at ten job interview tips that can help you get your next job.
Your online resume and job skills helped you get the interview, now [...]

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