How Much are Your Employee Benefits Worth?
April 30, 2010
Employee benefits vary across companies but typically include things like your health plans, disability benefits, life insurance options, and your retirement benefits. The amount your company pays for those health benefits and employee insurance packages can be substantial and is something that you should factor into any job search in addition to your salary. The […]
Quitting Your Job On Good Terms Can Pay Off
March 24, 2010
Quitting your job on good terms can definitely make a positive difference as you travel down your career path. Last weekend I heard two examples of why it pays off to leave your job in style, with your relationships intact and no bridges burned. The first story shows how a bad break up with your […]
Overtime Exempt Employee vs Non-Exempt Employee
March 1, 2010
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 […]
How to Refer a Friend for a Job
February 10, 2010
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 […]
Get a New Job or Get a Promotion?
January 9, 2010
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 […]
Career Planning Saved My Life
September 30, 2009
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 […]
Emergency Funds for Losing Your Job
March 25, 2009
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 […]
Career Tips for a Bad Economy
March 3, 2009
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
March 2, 2009
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, […]
Job Search – Find a Freelance Job
February 26, 2009
If you’ve been laid off, your hours have been cut back, or you are simply making a job change due to relocating to a different city you’re probably looking for a way to make some extra money right away. Picking up freelance jobs in the industry where you have the most expertise can lead to […]
