"Buzzwords That Can Damage Your Resume"

by Robert Half International, careerbuilder.com

Your résumé is designed to communicate your accomplishments and distinguish you from other job seekers, but there are certain words and phrases that can actually disguise your qualifications. [Read More]

"How I Found My Dream Job Using LinkedIn"

by Avril David, Forbes.com

Social networking sites are not only fun and convenient ways to keep up with friends, family, and colleagues.  They can also be helpful tools for finding and landing your dream job. [Learn More]

For Some, Hard Times Are a Gateway to New Careers

by Rick Hampson, USA Today

While difficult economic times can make the job search challenging, they can also bring out creative ways of finding or making new opportunities. [Read more]

Nine Crucial Questions to Ask Your Boss

by Rachel Zupek, careerbuilder.com writer
There are many important considerations when interviewing for or starting a new job with an organization.  Asking the right questions can be key in deciding whether a particular opportunity is right for you or in being successful in your new job position. [Learn more]

Discovering What You Really Want to Do and Doing It

by Susan W. Miller, M.A., L.A. Times

In order to discover what will really make you happy careerwise, you must find your passion.

Passion, by definition, is any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling such as love. And it's your passion, loving what you do, that will bring you your greatest rewards at work as well as get you through the hard times. [Read more]
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