Writing a killer cover letter is a key step in the job search dance. While not every employer accepts one in this era of automated résumé processing, for many it’s…

You’ve finished your term in the armed forces; you’re a civilian again. You’d think that employers would be tripping over themselves to hire you. After all, you served your country,…

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 It’s time again to set goals for the coming year. If landing a new job is on your list, here are nine New Year’s resolutions that can help you succeed. But…

Here’s the dilemma: You’ve had the same job title for years, but the job you do has evolved to become something quite different than what your job title reflects. Now…

You’re ready to shake things up and use your skill set in a new industry. Exciting stuff, but just one hurdle: How do you convince interviewers that you’re up for…

 Burnout is one of the biggest problems in the workplace, especially for older workers. In fact, it’s a major reason many people retire earlier than they projected. They just can’t…

 Looking for some books to add to your mid-summer reading list? Preparing for a career makeover for Fall? Or maybe, like us, you’re excited to celebrate Book Lovers’ Day (August…

Millions of Americans are finding the leisurely retirement of their dreams is just that: a dream. Some have to work because their retirement savings and/or Social Security income won’t go…