We all appreciate time off from work. However, for those dealing with unemployment, time off can lead to disaster if not handled properly.

Even if you are not currently in the market for a new career opportunity, it is important to stay up-to- date on LinkedIn. It’s a great networking tool, and it’s free except for your time investment!

t’s summertime, so that means many of us are heading out on vacation. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve seen post lately on social media that they’re working from the beach, mountains or some other exotic location. We hear the term ‘working vacation’ used often, but is there really such a thing?

Social media is a wonderful for way for job seekers to set themselves apart from competitors. While most people use social media to converse with friends, family, and co-workers, it is important for job seekers to spend their time making connections that will lend themselves to future employment opportunities.

You finally scored that interview you’ve been hoping for, and everything goes well, until… oops! Something awful happens, and you feel like you‘ve wrecked your road to possible employment. First impressions are everything, and now recovering seems unfeasible. What now?

Career Tip: The first thing you should do after you leave an interview is send a thank you note to the person that interviewed you.

The line between average employees and great employees is easily identified by employers, but may not be as clear to the employees themselves. Continue reading to determine what you can do set yourself apart, and excel in the workplace.

Job fairs are excellent venues that allow you to network, market yourself, and possibly obtain employment.

What beats the feeling you get when graduating college? Not much, except knowing you have a job lined up!

We all strive for success, but there are no specific guidelines for reaching our goals. Make these 4 activities into habits to encourage your success.

The series “Common Interview Question” covers some of the most frequently asked questions by employers during an interview: Why should we hire you?

Employers review plenty of resumes, and unless yours stands out, it will blend in with all of the other applications.