You may or may not have heard about Google+. It’s the search giant’s answer to Facebook, and it’s hoping to take over the social networking world. It’s very “insidery” right now — since it’s only in ...
 
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The Y generation (me included) has becoming increasingly interested in tangible, short-term rewards. Our goals have followed our materialistic desires, and many of us yearn for ridiculously high salaries within an unrealistic time frame. Even ...
 
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(Jessica Liebman on businessinsider.com) - I've been Business Insider's Managing Editor for nearly a year now. A big part of my job is recruiting; since we're a fast-growing company, we're constantly looking for new talent, from interns ...
 
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From blatant job interview questions like: “Greatest weakness, weakest attribute, most significant failure.” To soft – “What might your previous employer say?” Even softer – “You certainly seem to have a lot of strengths, but ...
 
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A graphic designer has to take care of its portfolio because it is the way in which he presents his abilities. The portfolio is a collected sample which showcases your creativity and ability and you ...
 
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Crafting a compelling, convincing cover letter is not easy. The pressure to the capture the reader's attention without being annoying can be paralyzing. Concentrate on showing how you can contribute to the employer's success while ...
 
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GRIM number of the week: 14,087,000. Fourteen million, in round numbers — that is how many Americans are now officially out of work. Word came Friday from the Labor Department that, despite all the optimistic ...
 
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The Wall Street Journal reports that employee perks are up!  Companies that have been treating their employees like [insert bad word of your choice] are, apparently, now realizing that their best employees just might be ...
 
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The jobs market got two optimistic signs Thursday as private sector employers added 157,000 positions in June and fewer people filed new claims for unemployment benefits, according to two reports. Payroll processing company ADP said ...
 
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Tamara Guion-Yagy was disappointed when Tetra Tech, an environmental engineering firm in Pasadena, Calif., hired somebody else for the job that she wanted. The 40-year-old graphic designer thought she was being tried out when the ...
 
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With more job stress than ever resting on your shoulders, it may be tempting to leave – either quitting or being fired – in a blaze of glory, giving everyone who made you dread going ...
 
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  Job seekers are facing stiff competition these days. The right qualifications and experience must be coupled with the ability to present yourself well! You've finally scored an interview with the company of your dreams. ...
 
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Check out this workspace show and tell! People post pictures of their home offices and workspaces and share great ideas about getting organized- get inspired or post your own space!  Lifehacker Workspace Show and Tell Pool.

You've likely seen the usual closing line on an online job posting: "No phone calls, please." But how important is it to abide by potential employers' requests not to call about, or even show up ...
 
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Just about everyone is using Facebook for personal networking, but you can use it for professional networking, as well. With lots of job search applications to choose from, Facebook is becoming more than a social ...
 
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It’s important to be as honest as possible with your recruiter about your career, preferences and anything else that could affect your job search. “Job seekers sometimes fail to tell their recruiter when their company, ...
 
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Web apps are a friend to all who mash the keyboard from nine to five. They live in the cloud, are accessible from any Internet connection and are great for chopping those mundane work tasks ...
 
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 As the high school and college graduates of 2011 head out into the world (or back to their parents' homes, as the case may be), one could forgive them for feeling a bit confused. On ...
 
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Everyone has plateaus in their career, but you want to avoid those slumps whenever possible—especially in this job market. The Wall Street Journal offers a few tips for constantly improving your job performance. The Journal ...
 
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Your hands are clammy and your heart is racing as you progress through the the job interview gauntlet at a particular company. One interviewer blends into the next, and the questions vary from the ever-popular, ...
 
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She never had to look for work. As a Truman scholar and a top-notch statistics, marine biology and water-quality expert with two master’s degrees and a Ph.D., work looked for this seasoned professional. Until recently, ...
 
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