Negotiate Like a Girl
It’s the oldest story in the world. Boy meets girl. Boy dates girl. Boy ends up watching Sex and The City 2 and hanging out with girl’s friends all night…
Take Your Resume to the Next Level: Video
You’ve likely seen video resumes spoofed on YouTube. And certainly, if you’re a fan of “How I Met Your Mother,” you’ll recall the episode where Barney Stinson (played by Neil…
Female Coworkers Can Make You Better at Your Job
At first glance, German females seem to only know success: If you can negotiate cleverly, you become one of the most powerful politicians worldwide (think Chancellor Angela Merkel). If you’re…
Make Your Resume Stand out in the Digital Age
You’re a job seeker who’s just crafted an e-mail you’re positive will get you an interview for your dream job. After attaching your killer resume you hit “send” and wait…
The Art of Networking in 2010
Given these turbulent economic times (high unemployment, a shaky stock market, the Euro dropping…) people are looking everywhere for money-making opportunities. It’s reached a certain fervor: Average citizens have transformed…
Out-of-the-Box Ways to Get That Job
The spiel of the Manhattan subway panhandler is usually pretty predictable: “Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen. I’m sorry to interrupt your ride …” (This is usually followed by jaded passengers…
Return to Work Way Ahead of the Game
My current situation:About to embark on a weeklong international trip, where I’ll have little or no Web or cell access. My dilemma:My to-do list is shorter than it was yesterday,…
2010 Special Report: The State of Careers
Stocks have rallied (somewhat) and the recession’s “over.” Yet unemployment still worsens. Here’s this year’s playbook for tackling your career goal — and coming out on top. Bye-bye, Aughts —…
Rocket to the Top of Your Career
A star astronaut offers a flight plan for astronomical success in any job. Leroy Chiao has literally reached the absolute heights of his profession: He’s one of the most accomplished…
Smoke out Your Office Enemies Now!
Which co-workers can you trust and which are out to shut down your career? Use these methods to test the staff and find out who’s on your side. Sometimes, the…