Career

Avoid These 6 Mistakes If You Want a Raise

Asking for a raise requires a certain level of skill and strategy. Making any of these mistakes could hurt your chances of getting a bump in your salary...

5 Must-Have Skills for Launching a Career

If you're on the hunt for a new job, you might be struggling to stand out from the crowd of applicants. Having these five skills can give you an edge...

The Myth of the College Grad Barista

Although many stories have been published about this phenomenom, it’s an urban myth that college grads are stuck in jobs working as Starbucks baristas, says new analysis from the New York Federal Reserve.

Assessing the Right Company for You

Interviews are a two-way street, and impressing the hiring manager is just one part of it. As a potential employer determines if you’re right for the job, you’ve got to figure out if that company is right for you.

25 Best Jobs for Work-Life Balance

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance can be tough in today’s work environment, but some jobs allow for more flexibility than others. Which other jobs help you lead a satisfying life in and out of the office? Check out the complete results:

Engaging Employees

Motivated employees make a difference to a company’s bottom line. Keeping employees engaged takes time and effort, but the payoff can be those employees who are willing to go that extra mile.

20 Jobs with the Biggest Pay Raises

Thinking about a new job? Before you start your job search, you may want to consider a job that’s among those seeing the biggest jumps in total pay over the past year.

Fantasy Football Will Cost Your Boss $16B

The NFL’s popularity is going to cost your boss this season. The projected 56.8M Americans and Canadians who will play fantasy football could cost their employers as much as $16 billion in lost wages, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Starbucks Percolates to the Top on Youth Hiring News

Starbucks shares hit an all-time high after the world’s largest coffee retailer announced its plans to team up with more than a dozen U.S. companies to create 100,000 jobs for the youth over the next three years.