Career Blog

If you're looking to snag a job with a high salary, Washington D.C. is definitely a city to consider for career options. Here are five of the hottest jobs with growing salaries.

There’s debate about whether or not using another job offer in an attempt to squeeze a counter offer out of your current company is the best way to climb the corporate ladder (hint: it's probably not), but plenty of people choose to go that route.

Knowing when to ask for a raise can be a bit of a dilemma. Time it right, and your supervisor may see your request as a savvy, confident business decision. Time it poorly, however, and your supervisor may see your request as greedy, tone deaf, or even insulting. This can make things uncomfortable...

Has your company offered you an exciting opportunity for advancement in a new city? Or, perhaps you’re being recruited for your dream job in a neighboring state? Regardless of the circumstances, before you accept a new position which requires you to pack up everything and move, there are some imp...

Searching for a job with a baby on board can be tricky because prospective employers don’t know yet that you’re an outstanding team player. Here are seven steps to take as you look to reenter the workforce or look for a new job.

Maybe you caught a glimpse of a pay stub as you chatted with a cubicle mate, or perhaps a stray document forgotten at a copier caught your eye. You’ve found out an unpleasant truth: a coworker is making more money than you are. What should you do with this information?

You’ve probably had to investigate hundreds of potential opportunities, send out dozens of resumes, beat out a hundred other qualified applicants, and impress during several nerve-racking interviews to get this job offer. But before you accept, you have to ensure the new position will support you...

The coronavirus pandemic has caused upheaval across the globe. As the virus continues to spread with no definitive end in sight, it can be hard to think about the future

Job-seekers tend to focus on salary first and foremost, but your paycheck is only part of the equation. Benefits account for nearly 31 percent of a private-sector employee's compensation package and 37 percent of a public-sector employee's. Are you getting the benefits you deserve?

Fear is a bit like the check-engine light in your vehicle. It lets you know that there is something you need to pay attention to, and perhaps resolve soon before it becomes a much bigger problem.

While the job offer will certainly provide a nice boost of confidence, it might not be right for you. It’s crucial to garner the skills necessary to evaluate job offers. How can you tell if an offer is right for you? Let’s find out.

Other than a salary increase, most employees’ top request would be for more vacation time. Learn what to do—and what not to do—when considering asking your boss for more days off.

Waiting to find out whether you got the job is tough. But interviewers often send strong signals you’ve gotten the job before they give the official word.

Evaluating a potential employer’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives is critical to determining whether the company culture will be a good fit for you. What clues indicate a company does not just talk the talk when it comes to DE&I?

It can be argued the job interview is the most critical step in the hiring process. And while some questions can be tricky, making a great first impression isn't as difficult as it might seem—if you avoid some basic interviewing mistakes.

How do you make your resume stand out? These days, jobs are competitive, and you may be tempted to exaggerate on your resume. There are pros and cons to exaggerating on your resume though. Read more:

You are done with corporate. You have spent half your career in a slow-churning grind, one cog in a gigantic machine. And you’re thinking a startup may inspire and reinvigorate your career.

You’ve done all the right things when it comes to creating a company culture that should keep employees happy and loyal. You’ve developed a stellar onboarding strategy; you offer great salaries and benefits; you promote openness, honesty, and empowerment. So why are so many of your valued emplo...

Congratulations, you got a job offer! The hiring manager called and gave you the terms over the phone, and you accepted. But you're not done yet. The next step is to get that offer in writing. Here's why.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the United States lost 701,000 jobs in March, raising the unemployment rate from 3.5 to 4.4 percent.