Career

A layoff can feel like a punch in the stomach — but it can also be the catalyst that pushes you out of your comfort zone and into a better opportunity.

Congratulations, all you minimum wage protesters. Companies are finally paying up. Unfortunately, just as they're throwing you ... out.

If you suspect you might be about to lose your job, you should do everything you can to prepare financially. Here are some ways to be proactive to ensure that you land on your feet if you lose your job.

If your professional identity has been tainted by your social media presence, you could inadvertently be limiting your career and putting a cap on your earning potential.

From thinking your resume will get you the job to sending a separate cover letter, here’s a look at seven resume myths recruiters and career experts see far too often.

Social media's role in the job hunt is growing. Here's how to use it to your advantage.

The storm clouds seem to be finally lifting off the labor market. Here's where job seekers should be looking and how they can best prepare themselves for the hiring process.

Hired! Cox Communications, Jamba Juice

The trucking industry has been hanging the 'help wanted' sign for several years now--so why aren't more people opting to get behind the wheel?

Well-meaning relatives and friends like to give out job search advice, but sometimes they don't know what they are talking about.

However much you want to tell your boss to shove it, making a graceful exit is the only way to move on and maintain your professional reputation. 

For many job seekers, looking for a job is a stressful process. But staying positive is one of the most productive things you can do for your hunt.

You know those people who always know how to dazzle during an interview, and they have a knack for nabbing that prime position before it’s even posted? Here are their secrets.

When hunting for something on Craigslist, you should go into the process with a little skepticism, because there are plenty of things on there that are too good to be true. 

If you’ve found your job search to take longer than you anticipated, there’s a chance you’re making some mistakes holding you back from landing a job.

Confidence is a good quality to have, it’s important not to be overconfident as a job seeker.

If you’re wondering how you can take control over your job search, here are some tips to help you create your very own job.

Losing your job after 50 doesn't necessarily mean your retirement-savings goals are scuttled. Learn how to protect your hard-fought savings.

The long-term unemployed may consider a move to Texas as a new report finds half of the top 10 cities to find work are located in the Lone Star state.

Last month’s jobs report is weighing heavily on job seekers, but there are ways to stand out in the overcrowded job market and get noticed with employers.