Braaains — as in, have we collectively lost ours? Yes, the recent instances of drug- or psychosis-fueled cannibalism are horrific, but suddenly everyone seems to be obsessed with the reanimated dead. The buzz got so loud that …
Careers & Workplace
Find Career Opportunities by Asking Questions
Asking the right questions is the key to finding innovative solutions to any problem, even finding a job. Instead of asking “What job can I find today?” what if you asked, “What kind of job can I create today?” The slight twist of one word might hold the key to more helpful answers. Take a few minutes a day to write down nothing but …
Charitable Giving: How Companies Are Doing More With Less
Corporate charitable giving is down. But three trends are making it easier for individuals to get the most out of their employer when it comes to personal philanthropy.
Summer Jobs Market Bounces Back — But Most Teens Won’t Work Anyway
Hey teenagers, your chances of landing a summer job appear to have vastly improved. A new report shows that the number of teenagers hired in May 2012 was more than double the figure from May 2011, indicating that the jobs market …
Banker Angst: The Inside Story (With Pictures)
Bankers and others in the business of finance aren’t exactly winning any popularity polls at the moment. The Facebook IPO has many complaining that the investment game is rigged. The Occupy Wall Streeters are still in the …
The Unexpected Effects of Walmart Coming to Town
Homeowners, local chambers of commerce, and town planners alike all have some assumptions about Walmart. It’s often assumed that when a new Walmart opens in town, it’ll kill small businesses and may even hurt the local real …
The Skills Gap Myth: Why Companies Can’t Find Good People
Last week’s disappointing unemployment report has refocused attention on the question of why, despite modest signs of economic recovery in recent months, American companies aren’t hiring.
Make Office Politics Work for You
You may try to avoid it, but the reality is that office politics is how power is managed in many organizations. Here are three ways you can navigate the system, even if you object to it:
Business Lunch Etiquette: 8 Rules
Amid technology overload, face-to-face interactions are even more important. Follow these rules to make sure lunch meetings are both fun and productive.
Insult to Injury: Rise in People with Student Loan Debt—and No College Degree
It’s bad enough to graduate from college with a mountain of student loans in a world where the prospects of landing a good job are terrible. But at least grads have something that should help their careers in the short- and …
Find Your Willpower
Mustering willpower is a struggle for almost everyone — and it’s getting harder. Today, more distractions make it difficult to focus on your goals. To keep yourself on track, try the following:
How to Make Recruiters Work for You
A call from a recruiter is more likely to be for their gain than yours. Still, that call could be the springboard for your next jump up the career ladder.
