Career Blog

You should never quit your job in the heat of the moment. Here's why.

A well-crafted cover letter is a golden opportunity to begin marketing yourself to the company. A cover letter also lets you introduce yourself on a more personal level, and that approach can make a difference.

There’s a certain advantage to dealing with the devil you know, and that’s why counteroffers are tempting.

Bad hires can have detrimental effects, including increased turnover, lost productivity, brand damage and risk of legal woes. Read more.

Every year, The Washington Post seeks to find the Washington D.C. area’s top workplaces. What ultimately makes a top workplace seems, at first glance, a tricky question to answer even with the data.

Tired of being treated like just another cog in the machine—never getting the respect or recognition you deserve at work? Start here to see what traits make a company great to work for.

Everyone knows starting a new job has unique challenges. But pregnancy can add a whole different level of complication to an already stressful time. So how do you break the happy news to your boss? Read on for some tips and suggestions—and congratulations!

For those who aspire to do great things, working on Capitol Hill is an appealing idea. But the first great thing you have to do is to actually get hired. Whether you're looking for an internship, an entry-level position, or something a little higher up, getting that proverbial foot in the door ca...

Businesses seeing a revolving door of employees or a drop in productivity quickly notice the costs. It could be employees are feeling stunted in their careers. Even if you do offer consistent raises and new job titles, consider—are you actually providing meaningful work to go along with these pro...

You’re counting down the hours until 5 p.m., calling in sick, and living for the weekends. Before you take the drastic step of quitting your job or the even more drastic step of switching careers, take a step back. What needs to change: your job, your career—or something else?

Your career shapes a large part of your life, so it’s important to seek good advice as you create objectives or review the goals you've set for your future. We've asked ten business leaders to share the advice that most positively influenced their careers. Read More.

For many people the enjoyment of creating a podcast is reason enough. Hobbies are valid and powerful and we all should invest time in things just for the fun of them if possible.

When's the right time to begin a job search during graduate school? The first day of class.That might sound daunting, but the earlier you plan your job search, the better. Here are six steps you can take to get and stay on track.

I left full-time journalism because I wanted to set my own hours, and also because I wanted to write about what I cared about. I couldn't stomach listening in on another earnings call; I wanted to interview a zookeeper about what it was like to say goodbye to the hippo he loved who was moving to ...

If you are a connector you should pat yourself on the back. I’m a devoted connector, and I pat myself on the back for it, often.

Your plans to work abroad have run into an obstacle: the need for a work visa. What is employment sponsorship?

My competitive nature shows up in the form of helping friends and colleagues get things like jobs.

If you’re between jobs, signing up with a staffing agency could be a smart way to gain experience, earn a paycheck, and potentially end up with a new permanent role.

“Workplace authenticity” is a frequent topic of conversation among HR professionals. What does it mean to you as a job applicant, and how can you figure out whether you will be able to bring your true self to a new employer?