Career tools

Over the past couple of months, Glassdoor.com career expert Jeff Hunter has surveyed a group of recruiters and HR managers in order to provide job seekers with insight into the hiring process. His list of ten questions inspired interesting responses,...

Unemployment rose in most states in January--even breaking records in several states, according to government data released Wednesday.Joblessness in five states--California (12.5 percent), South Carolina (12.6 percent), Florida (11.9 percent), Georgi...

Congratulations! You've received a job offer during one of the worst recessions of our lifetime. Now there's just the sticky matter of pay. Although the economy is technically in recovery, employers are still very pessimistic about the overall outloo...

Americans' expectations about employment may be shifting away from traditional notions of what a job looks like: a recent Yahoo! HotJobs poll asked respondents whether they were likelier to accept temporary work this year than last--and 75 percent sa...

Want to increase your chances of landing a professional job? Move to Dubuque to be a paralegal at a law firm specializing in bankruptcies.According to a new survey conducted by Robert Half International (RHI), a staffing firm based in Menlo Park, Cal...

Most savvy job seekers realize the power of leveraging both online and in-person networks to find a new position. But once you've landed your dream job, your network can transform into an even more valuable tool for helping you get ahead in your care...

It's three months after the start of the New Year--how's that "get a new job" resolution coming along? If you haven't made much headway because the idea of making cold calls and pounding the pavement is too daunting, start small: with your resum...

You work hard--meeting deadlines, delivering results, and showing up on time. But each year you've been getting a raise in the measly 2 percent range (if that). Meanwhile, certain coworkers stroll out of their review meetings with big smiles on their...

The quest for a happier life could lead you to a college degree. A recent University of Chicago job-satisfaction study, "Job Satisfaction in the United States," identifies the occupations with the happiest workers. According to researcher Tom W....

You love the environment. Why not work for it? Many green-collar jobs not only help the planet's health but also bring in healthy salaries. Take a look at these well-paid careers in a variety of green industries. Jobs like these will make you proud t...

You had high hopes for this job: The job requirements matched your skill set perfectly. You aced your interviews. And you imagined hearing those sweet words so many of us long to hear: "You're hired." Instead, you got another rejection letter. A...

When used in the wrong place or at the wrong time, a smartphone can make an employee look anything but intelligent. Despite helping some workers boost their productivity, constant connectivity comes with a cost, according to a recent survey by Robert...

Bounty hunters, private investigators, body guards--you've seen these jobs on TV, but do you know how they function in reality? Ever wonder what the job's about, how you get paid, and how much? Here are six strange professions, along with the skinny...

Most college grads enter the workforce with thousands of dollars in student-loan debt--the College Board cites an average of close to $20,000 for bachelor's degree recipients. And then come the lean years: at the beginning of a career, many people ex...

We all know that Barbie is far from average. Medical experts say that a real woman with her body proportions (including her size-three feet) would find it very difficult to walk, much less hold down a demanding job. Fortunately, at 50 years old, Barb...

What's the best book ever written about looking for a job? According to one career counselor with two decades of experience, it's "The Rules: Time-Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right," the throwback dating manual, published in 19...

You've updated your resume, posted it on five different job boards, and committed to scouring the Internet and responding to relevant listings within 24 hours. You've done what it takes, right?=========================================Also on Yahoo! H...

Recent studies reveal that laughter can benefit your health and your job performance: it boosts your immune system and increases blood flow to promote alertness and relieve stress and tension (for up to 45 minutes after you crack up). Ten minutes of...

The term "artist" used to conjure images of an impoverished bohemian working in a drafty garret. But these days, that's not necessarily the case. According to Rod Berg, a visual-arts career coach and the associate director of career services at...

Moving for work can be overwhelming. On top of getting organized, finding movers, and settling into your new place, you have to worry about familiarizing yourself with your new town. ......