Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them
(Image: Thinkstock) As much as you would like to believe it, no, you didn’t just win a brand new Mercedes Benz or $1 million just in time for the holidays. That telephone call you may have received...
View ArticleUse Holiday Time to Boost Your Job-Seeking Success
Most job seekers think that the end of the year is the worst time to look for a job. This is because many view this as downtime, when not much hiring is done. Though this all may be true, this is the...
View ArticleHoliday Party No-Nos: How to Make It Through With Your Dignity in Tact
(Image: Thinkstock) We all know that coworker who made a fool of themselves—or heard about one from a friend or family member. You never want to be the butt of office jokes and disgrace for years to...
View ArticleMotivation: 3 (Right) Ways to Help A Loved One Get a Job
(Image: Thinkstock) In her blog, relationship and career coach Michelle Callahan, Ph.D., talks about the importance of helping others, saying “Doing something nice for someone else actually improves...
View Article6 Habits That Ensure You Won’t Get a Better Gig in 2013
(Image: Thinkstock) They always say a mark of insanity is repeating the same things and expecting different results. We all have expectations for our lives moving into a new year, but where’s the new...
View ArticleAll I Want For Christmas is a Day Off
(Image: Thinkstock) If you find yourself working through the holidays, you’re not alone. Whether you work as a nurse at a local hospital or as a sales associate at a retail store, not every citizen has...
View ArticleHow to Make That Seasonal Job a Permanent One
(Image: Thinkstock) As the holiday season comes to an end, so will seasonal jobs. But if you find yourself falling in love with your seasonal job and want to turn it into a long-term position, you may...
View ArticleWhat’s on Your Boss Moves Bucket List For 2013?
Saying goodbye to 2012 with a boss moves plan to win in 2013. (Image: Thinkstock) So, usually a bucket list includes outlandish things you’d do before you die. But what if you could make a wish list of...
View ArticleRing in the New Year with New Opportunities
(Image: Thinkstock) The holiday season lends itself to building new relationships or reacquainting yourself with those you have not interacted with in awhile. There are numerous New Year’s parties or...
View ArticleLooking For Holiday Travel Deals? Here’s Some Affordable Winter Escapes
Looking for a winter escape? With Cyber Monday right around the corner, the travel industry doesn’t want to be left out of the year’s biggest shopping blitz! These 12 high-end resorts and hotels that...
View ArticleGive Thanks: 5 Workplace Personalities Who Rock
(Image: Thinkstock) Ya know, it’s so easy to get into a habit of complaining. Your commute may be from hell, your work day may be long and hectic, and your coworkers or boss might be the bane of your...
View Article‘Tis the Season: The Best Temp Jobs and How to Maximize Them
(Image: Thinkstock) Seasonal work is often favorable among those who want to make a little extra money for the holidays or who want to get their foot in the door of a company. It’s a great way to see...
View ArticleSurvey: Many Employers Get Generous, Plan Holiday Bonuses
More than 40% of employers plan to give employee bonuses and other perks this holiday season, according to new survey results. (Image: Thinkstock) According to new Careerbuilder survey results, workers...
View ArticleDueces: A Millennial’s Guide to Career Clean-Up for 2014
(Image: Thinkstock) I love a good purge —(Pause. Not going there.)—from getting rid of clothes and shoes I no longer have a taste for (nor can fit) to fasting from distractions of which I’m overly...
View Article3 Quick Steps to Prep for Job-Seeking Boss Moves in 2014
(Image: File) We all still know someone who is either out of work or looking for their next gig while working at their current one. The unemployment rate still remains high for minorities, and many...
View ArticleHow to Network at Holiday Parties
It’s that time of the year again: The annual holiday office party. Instead of dreading spending more time with your boss and co-workers, use the opportunity to have some fun and advance your career....
View ArticleGiving at the Office
Red & White Enhancers Only a true wine enthusiast can appreciate the benefit of Vinturi (www.vinturi.com) wine aerators, but even aspirants will notice the difference. Created for both red and...
View ArticleAvoid Holiday Party Snafus
Style expert Fonzworth Bentley says office party fashion can be festive, yet work-appropriate. (Photo by Lonnie C. Major) It’s that time of year again, where people get into the spirit of the holidays....
View ArticleWith Tight Budgets, Creativity Key in Tipping for Services
It’s the giving time of the year. Traditionally, we are accustomed to giving those whose services make our lives easier — doormen, baby sitters, mail carriers, and hairstylists — a little extra in the...
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