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March, 2010

Pregnant, Working and Stressed? Read This

As more women work through pregnancy they hear the same advice: don't stress or it could hurt your unborn baby. But Sue Shellenbarger reports that new research shows that ordinary work-related stress or ... Continue Reading »

How To Counter The Dreaded O-Word

Jobseekers over 40 hear it all the time: the dreaded O-word. “You’re overqualified.” Instead of screaming or crying, tackle it with confidence. These are the four most common questions and comments that jobseekers ... Continue Reading »

Rejection Often a Blessing in Disguise

At a time when millions of job seekers face crushing rejection, NBC Today host Meredith Vieira and investment guru Warren Buffet both say rejection turned out to be a good thing for them. ... Continue Reading »

'I'll Take Anything' or Plan B? Your Choice

Here's a phenomenon we've witnessed of late: jobless boomers who once had high-income, expense account jobs saying that unless their employment situation improves in the next few months, they'll be forced to "take ... Continue Reading »

Feeling Trapped at Work? You're Not Alone

A recent Gallop poll found that nearly 20% of U.S. workers—some 30 million Americans—are underemployed: either jobless or able to only find part-time work. But there are millions of more who have full-time jobs ... Continue Reading »

Life Insurance Agents in Demand

One of the most old-fashioned occupations in finance is back in favor: the life-insurance agent. The Wall Street Journal reports that big insurers are adding thousands of agents and planning to sign up more. ... Continue Reading »

Think Your Job Is Terrible? Read This

"They know the mundane rhythms of our collective lives, like when we rise, shower, do the dishes and go to sleep. The know when halftime starts during the Super Bowl," says this ... Continue Reading »

Report: Finding a Job Not Always Path Out of Poverty

Well-intentioned legislators often advocate for increases in the federal minimum wage – like the 40% jump between July 2007 and July 2009 – as an effective tool to help the working poor. But ... Continue Reading »

Think You're Being Watched At Work? You Are

We've all done it: a little Facebook updating, personal e-mailing, YouTube watching and a friend calling while on the clock. Companies used to let it ride. No more, says USA TODAY, and the ... Continue Reading »

Credit Checks Derailing Some Job Seekers

More employers are conducting credit background checks on applicants for some positions, especially those involving financial oversight.Companies say such information can offer insight into a candidate's trustworthiness. But people whose previously solid credit ... Continue Reading »

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