Career Advice

There may come a time in everyone’s career when a leave of absence may be necessary. There are several things to do to stay in the loop at work.


As a high-level exec, it's important to understand the difference between a mission statement and a vision statement.

One of the best ways to prepare yourself to advance in business is to find a professional mentor.

The most common method of accounting for your time during periods of unemployment is to do volunteer work or take classes.

Whether you are just getting into the job market again after a long time at one position or you are pushing forward with a job hunt that feels like it has lasted forever, updating your resume can be the key to landing the job you deserve. Your resume makes the first impression with a potential employer, so you want it to accurately reflect your most recent experience and show that you are the best candidate for the job. Update your resume in a way that highlights your recent accomplishments, which are what employers often look for first.

As you launch into the New Year, one of the most common things to do is to spend some time evaluating what you can do to improve your life in the coming year. One of the major things people identify is changing how they earn a living. Given the economic situation, changing careers in 2012 won't be easy, but it can launch you in a new direction that will improve your life for many years to come. Follow these three tips to successfully change your career in 2012.

The challenging economy isn’t enough of a reason to hold off on your dream of starting a business.

Whether you work in an office or for yourself, you may have to make frequent presentations to clients, potential partners and other stakeholders. Being able to communicate your message effectively is a necessary skill that must be developed and honed. This can be achieved through the use of certain techniques such as finding out the needs of your audience.

Four years into the economic downturn, career-services departments have stepped up the programs they offer students facing a new job market.

In today’s world, a smartphone or Blackberry can be used to do just about everything that is needed to network, so what is the benefit of having an actual business card?