Career Advice

If you are a small business owner, you need to know the Small Business Administration.  

The current job market is fiercely competitive; give yourself the best chance by revamping your resume.

What to do when you've climbed the corporate ladder and are still misjudged by your professional peers because of race.

When Becky Cole lost her grant-writing job to the recession two years ago, she began scouring job fairs. She didn't like what she saw.

It seems some job candidates need a refresher course when it comes to proper etiquette for job interviews. With a more competitive job market, job-seekers must make a good impression in order to continue in the selection process. But the pressure to be the best sometimes hurts the job candidate's opportunities.

Facing unemployment in a dismal economy, Vernita Humphries of Randallstown, Md., was elated when she landed a job last year. But just days before her start date, the chief financial officer telephoned her personally to rescind the offer.

Getting a promotion is not always easy. A too-common perception is that all you need to do to be promoted is engage in so-called office politics.

He's worked in construction for almost two decades, and Maurice Paul can't get a job as a cashier at Home Depot.

The number of women and minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has decreased at an alarming rate over the past years.

How can an employee constructively complain to a higher-up without being shown the door? It's a fine line to walk, but improving your communication skills can help you navigate this minefield, experts say.