The jobs of summer: Chicago Cubs ball boy or girl
If you've always dreamed of working for a professional baseball team, here's your chance. The Chicago Cubs are hiring ball boys and girls to work home games at Wrigley Field...
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Cold call can advance job search
If you've ever gotten an unsolicited phone call from a telemarketer, you know what it's like to feel that your time is being wasted by someone who wants something from...
10 unusual interview mistakes, and 6 that are all too common
Most of us can recall an embarrassing moment in our lives that was caused by nerves. Whether it was drawing a blank at a crucial time, spilling a drink on...
The ongoing debate over unpaid internships
Earlier this month, news broke that a former fashion magazine intern was suing the publication she had worked for and its parent company for violating labor laws after she claims...
Job market recovery off to a great start in 2012
After news last month that the economy added 200,000 jobs in December, there was talk that this month's job numbers would be disappointing by comparison. Earlier this week, for example,...
Facebook Timeline for job seekers
If you don't have Facebook Timeline already, you will soon. This month Facebook will be pushing out its updated design to all users. While Facebook Timeline is primarily a cosmetic...
State of the Union reveals job creation plans
All eyes were on President Obama last night as he delivered what was potentially his final State of the Union address. One of the central issues discussed in his speech?...
Your career path in the Chinese zodiac
Whether you plan your life around your horoscope ("The sun is in my commitment house! I am SO finding love this month"), or you think the zodiac is utter nonsense;...
Where the Facebook Generation works, according to Facebook
Millennials have been nicknamed "The Facebook Generation." So what better way to gain insight on the youngest members of the workforce than through the social media technology they've become synonymous...
Your guide to job searching after 50
There's no question that job searching gets harder after the age of 50. Although age discrimination is illegal, that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Many employers have pre-conceived notions about...