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Quickly and easily broadcast your jobs to social network groups, job search engines, industry-specific websites and blogs, and media networks. Some examples of these sites include: indeed, simplyhired, The Washington Post, Computerworld, plaxo, BusinessWeek, CNN Money, Mashable, twitter, My Fox, Al

Thinking of embarking on a new career in 2011, but not sure where to begin? How about with a job that not only pays well but offers considerable stability or, perhaps, even job growth? After all, a handsome paycheck isn’t worth much if it’s in a field that’s expected to become the next recession cas

From online writing jobs and graphic design to software development and social media marketing jobs, countless creative types are hanging their own virtual shingle, often with a minimum of overhead and sometimes even surpassing the payscale. Seven successful web workers share their different types o

Job loss in the context of layoffs is definitely not a career killer. But it's important to know how to stay positive through downsizing and losing jobs. Try to think of your job loss as an opportunity to reframe your thinking - to pause and reflect on how happy you were with your career, and how yo

Your salary history tells an important story of how far you've come along a career path, so it's fitting that a prospective employer might be interested in learning more about your past earnings. Yet it's unfair to take a salary history at face value, because there are so often back-stories that nee

Three obvious differences between American men and women, all of which hint at women preferring quality of life over money: Men do not go to college Women do not choose majors or careers to maximize income Women are more likely to leave the workforce to care for children

Do only women evaluate quality of life, or true "total compensation", when deciding on a job? Are guys stuck on a treadmill with only one measure of success, total wages earned?

So what’s the best way to avoid stumbling and also boost your confidence? Rebecca Warriner, a job search coach and owner of Woodland Recruiting, a Seattle-based recruitment and outplacement firm, has some salary negotiation tips when pursuing a win-win situation for you and the employer—rather than

Job interviewing is like art: it requires skill, dexterity, and the right tools and environment. Make one wrong move and the result can be disastrous. This is especially true when it comes to discussing salary requirements. As a job-seeker, approaching a conversation with a prospective employer abou

You need to start bringing home a little extra bacon for your family, but you also need to be available when your kids wake from their nap or get home from school. Not to worry. You don’t have to sign up for the overnight night shift to around your kids’ schedule. Herewith, eight part-time jobs that