Career

Everyone has an idea, sometimes it’s a good idea, sometimes it isn’t, but I love this story: Three entrepreneurs from Seattle decided to launch a new chain of restaurants solely focused on what they loved -- teriyaki. Plenty of jobs out there.

If you don’t want a potential employer to see what you’re sharing online, you need to rethink the way you use the Internet.

This week I have two companies that offer both office positions and work from home opportunities.

Anything you say to LinkedIn can be used against you when you are job hunting. You might have known that already. But you probably didn’t know that LinkedIn has special products specifically aimed at helping hiring managers ask former co-workers about you.

Job opening jargon can be confusing. Would you ever apply for this?

Anyone who says they are 100 percent satisfied with their job in many cases is either being dishonest or their boss is standing nearby. Anyone who says they are zero percent satisfied, on the other hand, can most probably be believed and really should be looking for another employer.

You need to ask questions in an interview, just not these ones

To avoid becoming a victim of discrimination during a job interview, here are 10 interview questions you don’t have to answer.

This week I’ve got another mix of great companies that span across several different industries. You likely recognize some of the names below, but how about working for one of them? 

If you’re wondering why you’ve been unsuccessful at networking, here are six networking mistakes you’re making and how to fix them.

A headhunter works for an employer—not on behalf of the job seeker—and if you don’t understand that, you’re setting yourself up for failure.

As you prepare for your upcoming job interview, here are five things to keep in mind that will help the hiring manager make a decision in your favor.

Finding a job is hard enough, but now candidates have to worry about losing their personal identity and financial information. Here are red flags that experts say may mean a job advertisement isn’t legitimate.

Getting referred by an employee greatly depends on networking. In addition, it’s also about targeting employers with whom you already have an inside connection. 

In a competitive job market, job seekers need to use every asset at their disposal, including social media. 

Having a personal website can give you a leg up on the competition--especially for young workers. 

If you’re preparing for an upcoming interview, you need to make sure all of your bases are covered. Here's how to ask the right questions and provide the best answers. 

A new study by Pew found that 3 in 10 mothers with kids under 18 are staying home, but it’s not by choice -- it’s because they can’t find work!

If you’re in the market for a job, you may know that some employers run credit checks before they decide to hire an employee. Here's how to prepare for it

This week I’ve found some names you know, and some you may not. I’m always looking for opportunities in health care, and this week Zocdoc makes the list.