A big upset like job loss can provide a shift of perspective-- an opportunity to take stock. What is really important? What do you want to pursue at this point in your life? Is being your own boss the way to go? I spoke with several silverbacks to share their wisdom gleaned from these life changes with a new member of the pack.

One of the reasons that so many people are unhappy at work is lack of good careers advice or being influenced by well-meaning family and teachers. If you are looking for a new career, here are some tips to help you find one which you will enjoy.

How many people do you think apply for each of the jobs that you see listed online or in the newspaper? Every single one of those jobs is going to get at least a few hundred applicants, I am serious! That is why you need to make sure that your resume is one of a kind, that your resume is so fantastic that the employer is going to be driven to read it all the way through. It is your responsibility to make sure that every application and resume you send out is unique and that i...

Many people have never heard of affiliate marketing or simply may not know what it means. It is also referred to as getting paid to type ads. Firstly, I will say affiliate marketing is one of the best opportunities to make money on the internet and just about anyone who makes A LOT of money online will tell you so. But first, let's talk about what affiliate marketing really means. What is Affiliate Marketing? Affiliate marketing is simply when individuals like you and m...

Mention to paid survey, we will meet two different terms �Survey Company� or �Survey Agency�. The real survey companies are market research companies. The survey agencies are those who just supply you information to get money. In other words, what is �free paid survey� and what is �paid survey�?

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To get the attention of others, we commonly raise our voices, speaking more loudly. But, you can often get more attention by lowering your voice.

Want to get laid off, but don�t know how? Follow these tips and the boss will take out the pink slips in no time!

Want a career with staying power? Consider this: A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report cited many occupations expected to decline severely between now and 2014 as advances in technology further eliminate the need for human interaction in the production process. Jewelry is one occupational sector where BLS projects excellent employment.

People get turned down for jobs every day. Some applicants don�t have the right experience and others don�t interview well. But there�s another major reason that candidates don�t get job offers, one that hiring companies rarely share with applicants � they didn�t pass the background check.