The fancy name is “encore career” but for the ranks of older workers who suddenly find themselves jobless, the thought of starting on a new career path can be downright terrifying. However, according to a new study career options are opening up for people who bring real experience to the table.
“Many of today’s new [...]

Have you ever heard of tuition insurance? If you are like most people, you probably haven’t. After all, tuition insurance isn’t something that is commonly purchased. Yet, if you are planning to go to college, it is worth your time and effort to look into getting tuition insurance, as it just might pay off in [...]

Are you getting ready to hit the job market and you are feeling a bit nervous about the interview process? Or, maybe you have been pounding the streets and you have been granted many interviews. Yet, for some reason, you can’t seem to shine like you want to at this stage of the process. Whatever [...]

Does a college degree stand between you and a pink slip? Just look at the data: in the last months of 2009, unemployment for high school dropouts surged from 8% to 15.5%. In the exact same period, the unemployment stats for college degree holders increase by 2.6%. The bottom line: [...]

Today’s job market is a steep track and the competition is tougher than ever. Your resume may get you in the door with an employer, but a great interview gives you a winning edge. So how do you build your interview-technique muscles? According to employment experts, there are certain skills and tips [...]

Congratulations! It looks like you’ve a serious candidate for that great job, but there is just one obstacle between you and a regular paycheck: salary negotiation. If you’re like most people, this is not an easy conversation. However, thanks to some insight from an employment professional, there are a few things [...]

Have you thought about starting your own business? You aren’t alone. Even during these tough economic times, people are getting in touch with their inner entrepreneur. In his State of the Union address, President Obama outlined his support for making lending to small businesses and start-ups more readily available. But before [...]

Everyone has stories about their first job interviews and Dr. Tina Seelig of Stanford University is no exception. In her new book – “What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20: A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World” – Dr. Seelig tells hers. Just out of college, Seelig was [...]