CAREER DEVELOPMENT

One way employers hope to prevent a mass exodus of top performers once the economy improves is by offering promotions — and the pay raises that go along with them. But employees might want to be careful of this carrot. It might end up being more of a stick that hurts their career: A Promotion Might Not Be Best for Your Career.  read more »

Recent studies by the U.S. Department of Labor indicate that U.S. metropolitan areas - cities with at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more inhabitants - are experiencing a shift in the top employment sectors. See what’s on the way up and what’s on the way down: Big City Jobs Shifting.  read more »

You like what you do, but your job has become a little, well, blah. Or maybe you're just getting started in your career. Why not go international? If the idea of a new career overseas, or expanding your current career beyond U.S. borders, sounds appealing, read on to find out what sectors are hot in the international market--and which skills you need to go global: How to Take Your Career International.  read more »

It’s time job seekers get in on a very valuable secret. In many hiring situations, an employer can choose from several talented applicants who are all on an equal playing field when it comes to qualifications to do the job. That's when the little things, like the mistakes described here, come into play and can give one candidate an edge over another. Job seekers need to avoid these common mistakes that could cost them a shot at getting the job: Five Ways to Say “I’m Unprofessional."  read more »

Every job-seeker needs to take the time to step away from the day-to-day grind of work and spend quality time reflecting on their career and developing some plans for their future. Make key decisions prior to your dream job search. Don’t just job hunt, develop your career. Career development is actually a path that helps you choose the career that you would like to pursue: Learn to Plan Your Career.  read more »

Over the course of any career, we all have times when we become completely stuck, banging our heads against the wall and feeling like an utter failure that just doesn’t have what it takes. Fortunately, when you find yourself in one of those places; it’s likely you’ll turn out to be wrong. Having a “support team” in your career is a great way to get unstuck: 3 Things to Do When You Feel Like an Utter Failure.  read more »