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Safe! Not all jobs are a lost cause Focused interest and an eye for opportunity are the secrets to finding — and keeping — a recession-proof career

Show What You Know
A résumé draws from life experience, not just employment history, to demonstrate that a candidate has potential.
May 20, 2012 Brand Yourself
Jobseekers, take note: Personal branding is a way of marketing yourself to potential employers.
May 20, 2012 The Great Communicator
Clear writing and the ability to get your message across may be the single most valuable job skill. How do you rate?
May 13, 2012 Résumé Tips: ‘Am Not!’ ‘Are Too!’
Drop subjective descriptions in favor of concrete illustrations about how you excel. Your résumé will be stronger.
May 13, 2012 A Good Reputation Goes a Long Way
One expert argues that maintaining a strong reputation is important because it provides the benefit of the doubt should something go awry.
May 13, 2012 Quittin’ Time
When it’s time to move on, mind your manners — no matter what. In most circumstances, it’s best to leave gracefully.
May 6, 2012 Perfect Your Phone Etiquette
A lot of employment application mistakes involve phone numbers. Here’s a hit list of common goofs, with solutions.
May 6, 2012 On the Job: Us vs. Them
The key to overcoming generational differences in the workplace, one expert says, is to better understand some key issues.
May 6, 2012 The Kids Are All Right
Want career advice? Maybe it’s time to take some tips from a younger colleague.
April 29, 2012 Social Security Issues
Jobseekers have a number of misconceptions about Social Security numbers and cards.
April 29, 2012 Time for a ‘Slash’ Title?
A expert recommends finding a second career option. With diversification comes greater security and leverage.
April 29, 2012 Speak Up!
Fear of making a speech can be career limiting. What's really bugging you?
April 22, 2012 Is graduate school right for you?
Graduate school may be a good option if you need a higher degree to reach your long-term career goals. But don't assume education counts for experience.
April 22, 2012 Power to the Millennials
Most U.S. teens and young adults believe better times are at hand and a majority of them look forward to careers as self-employed entrepreneurs.
April 22, 2012 Top Jobs: Management Accountants
Accounting is a growth field. Specialists such as management accountants apply their skills to help set the course for big companies.
April 15, 2012 Stand Up and be Promoted!
Besides working hard and staying visible, what can young professionals do to position themselves for a promotion?
April 15, 2012 In Sight: Still Right?
The Internet has changed almost all aspects of job hunting, including the personal visit. But a face-to-face approach still can be effective.
April 15, 2012 Work the Spotlight
The trick isn’t just making a great first impression — it’s making one last. Here’s how to plan your star turn.
April 8, 2012 Résumé Rx: The Objective
The purpose of the objective is to grab an employer’s attention. If your objective doesn’t do that, leave it out.
April 8, 2012 Videos On Fast Forward
The number of online job sites and services that allow jobseekers to provide a visual job pitch continues to grow.
April 8, 2012 Rethinking Old Advice
The 21st century jobseeker should view a company application as a marketing tool, not a professional autobiography.
March 31, 2012 How to recover with class
Fired! Even top performers get the boot. So what’s an out-of-work superstar to do?
March 31, 2012 The Good Question
Want to turn a cold business relationship into a personal one? Start asking some good questions.
March 31, 2012 Workers of the World, Move!
More workers are looking for ways to get a move on, for health’s sake
March 25, 2012 Speak Up For 'Best Practices'
When employees run up against policies and procedures that don’t work, they have the right and responsibility to speak up and inspire change.
March 25, 2012

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