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CBS to Pay Millions to Settle Sexual Harassment Investigation
A state investigation found that CBS and the LAPD covered up multiple allegations of sexual assault made against its former president and CEO. Read more about the
Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Historically Low
States reported that 217,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Oct. 29, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level and
When Personal Issues Become Business Concerns
When personal issues interfere with business life, they become a business issue. You need to take carefully considered action and talk to your managers about your
What’s Your Career Management IQ?
Here’s a three-question career management IQ test, based on three questions from readers
What’s Wrong with My Resume?
This reader's resume seemed to capture just about all the mistakes job seekers frequently make. Here are some takeaways about how to better format a resume, from
Translating Government Skills to the Private Sector
One of the biggest challenges people experience when transferring from one industry to another is explaining their skill sets. This is particularly difficult when
When You Do All the Right Things but Still Don’t Get the Promotion
You've put in the time, developed your skills and become part of your company's You've put in the time, developed your skills and become part of your company's "inner
Lay the Foundation for a Promotion
The first few weeks on the job isn't the time to start angling for a promotion. Start positioning yourself as a team member as soon as you join the new…
How to Approach a Company That's Not Actively Hiring
Interested in a company that's not actively hiring for the position you want? Here's how to reach out and introduce yourself. Columnist Martin Yate shows jobseekers how
Here’s What to Say in Job Interviews
Getting promotions and new jobs both depend, to a considerable degree, on your interview performance. And the interview process can be nerve-racking