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Late to work? It could get you fired
Unless you leave early every single morning, you'll eventually be late for work. Traffic happens, as do wardrobe malfunctions and flat tires
How to search for an out-of-state job
You're in a rut and just need a change. You're moving to be closer to family
How can you tell which career is right for you?
Remember when you were in kindergarten and it was easy to say "doctor" or "lawyer" or "actor" when someone asked what you wanted to be when you grew up? Well,…
Re-entering the workforce with RightSkill: Q&A with a student
David M. held a variety of jobs – from selling World Book Encyclopedia to selling cars and even working as a defense contractor at White Sands Missile Range – before…
5 sabotaging job interview mistakes – and how to avoid them
Great news! You've gotten an interview for that job you want, so the next step is to ace it and get closer to getting hired. You've done your homework, researching…
What your elevator pitch should be based on medium
Do you have an "elevator pitch"? An elevator pitch is the 30- or 60-second speech that summarizes who you are, what you do and what makes you unique. Whether you…
How to master salary negotiation
As a job seeker you might be hesitant to negotiate a salary offer, especially if you're looking for your first job. And while it may be uncomfortable to ask for…
5 trends every job seeker should know from CareerBuilder’s annual job forecast
Keeping some New Year's resolutions can be hard — sticking to a healthy diet, vowing to watch less television or restrict your incessant social media use, planning to visit the…
5 questions to ask in your next interview
Interviews can be stressful and uncertain, but if you want to stand out from the competition in a positive way it's important to always have questions prepared for the very…