Don't Sink Your Own Ship It’s a small world, right? Getting a job is hard enough, so doing something to damage your reputation, or your karma, is probably not a good idea when you desperately want or need a new one. If you think the careless way you have managed your communications with a would-be employer or recruiter hasn’t hurt you, you are very wrong.Ask any recruiting professional or hiring manager whether they remember the candidates who have accepted, then declined, an offer over email or text. Or what about those “failure to show” people who blow off their first day at a new j... view article details

6 Tips for Salary Negotiation: Negotiating Your Pay and Benefits You just received that job offer and the salary isn’t exactly what you hoped for. But starting salaries depend on a number of factors including the size of the prospective employer and their current level of success, your professional level, your previous work experience, and the particular skills you bring to the job. Remember, too, that your salary represents only part of the overall compensation package. Employers may not be willing to make adjustments in base pay, but you may be able to negotiate some benefits to help make up... view article details

Writing a resume is a tough project. Paring your career down to a few wispy action oriented sentences requires you to be able to distill your experience in a way that retains some elements of truth. The first hurdle involves having a clear grasp of your strengths and weaknesses. Your self-concept is a story that you tell yourself about the way you fit into the world. It is composed of experiences, reflections, memories, dreams, and accomplishments. It is a mental picture of who you are. Who Are You, Really? It is very hard to know whether your view of yourself is accurate. Social science off... view article details

Giving It Your Best Shot When Super Bowl XXXV kicked off at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, most football fans cheered from the sofa. But not Elsa Hasch. She was on the sidelines, armed only with sharp elbows, grit - and a camera. As a sports photographer for Allsport, a company that distributes sports photos to media around the world, Hasch is regularly on the front lines of professional sports competitions. Her images have been used by such high-profile publications as Sports Illustrated, the Sporting News, ESPN, and the New York Times. Hasch was one of seven Allsport photographers ass... view article details

Industries in the US Strongly Affected by Coronavirus Thinking of the harms of COVID-19, you might immediately recall the numbers filling hospitals and urgent care facilities around the world that you have heard from all sorts of news and reports. Nevertheless, besides the medical field, there are other industries that have been heavily hit by COVID-19. The damage done to these industries could cause tremendous catastrophic consequences in the US economy. The Restaurant Industry The restaurant industry has been afflicted by the spread of the pandemic. Since... view article details

Perhaps you’ve heard rumblings about the existence of a season called “women’s winter.” The scenario goes something like this: summer is in full swing and suddenly your office turns into the Arctic Tundra. John arrives to work on a particularly balmy July morning and hears the soft hum of Beth’s personal space heater. A shawl is wrapped snuggly around her shoulders. The men seem unfazed by the air conditioner's sudden resurgence into the workplace, treating it like an old coworker that suddenly returned after a winter sabbatical. The women, on the other hand, tend to be less welcoming towards ... view article details

Symptoms of infection with coronavirus Coronavirus has developed so rapidly that it can take people by surprise, but people who travel to work are at greater risk. Workers are exposed to more people on their commute and in the office, resulting in a greater chance of infection. If you are an office worker, don't panic too much. The following information about symptoms of coronavirus infection can help you a lot. 1. Incubation period The incubation period of COVID-19 is relatively long, ranging from 2 to 14 days, with an average of 7 days. During this period... view article details

Earning a promotion is one way to move up the career ladder -- but it's not the only way.Even if an upward move is not in your near future, there are steps you can take to increase your earnings.This article explores 14 ways that can help you collect a bigger paycheck.Increase your education Earning a certificate, an advanced degree, or taking classes in your field can translate into higher earnings.Check out classes and programs at your local colleges and universities, as well as online distance-learning programs that allow you to earn while you learn.Also be sure to check out Salary... view article details

Dear Heather,My job is rather demanding. I’m generally in the office by 8AM and rarely out the door before 6. My oldest son just completed his first year of college and moved back home for the summer to cut down on expenses. He’s a great guy and is paying most of his tuition himself. He’s also very social and his late night schedule is running me ragged. Last night he got home at 2 in the morning. The night before he had friends stop over around 10 and they stayed until after midnight. He doesn’t have to be at work until 9 most days and has that “youthful energy” going for him. I’m in my mid-f... view article details

How Will Expiring Tax Cuts Affect You? It has been just a few blessed weeks since April 15, when we all emerged from stacks of 1099s and W-2s and declared ourselves ready to forget about taxes for another year. Not so fast. The tax cuts put in place during the previous administration are heading for expiration at the end of this year if Congress doesn't act. Almost everyone agrees that at least some of the cuts should be extended, but the right and the left have profound disagreements about how to proceed. So what does this mean for you? While you should always rely on a tax professio... view article details