Careers

Moms tackling the energy crisis

Tiernan McKay — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 07:00:00 -0700

Moms are an impressive lot. Whether juggling a dirty diaper in one hand and a latte in the other or helping to solve the world's energy crisis, mothers are uniquely qualified to make a mark on the world around them. Case in point: The Athabasca Oil Sands Project in Alberta, Canada.

What’s your child's destiny?

Phil Cooke — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:00:00 -0700

Childhood is about creativity, and the more young people encounter new experiences, the better off they’ll be as adults. But on the other hand, every parent fears for a child who gets lost in the options, and simply ambles through life with no direction or purpose.

Why you should network more

Vicki Clinebell — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:51:00 -0800

Networking can be a powerful resource for both your business and personal relationships. Many people feel uncomfortable when they first start networking, but concentrating on being friendly and useful will make the experience easier. There are genuine and sincere ways to self-promote through networking.

5 Ways to nurture work relationships

Vicki Clinebell — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:09:00 -0800

Office relationships take time and effort to develop, but those efforts can pay off for everyone involved. In fact, one of the best skills to develop for a successful professional life is the ability to nurture and grow mutually beneficial relationships with your coworkers.

5 Ways to get ahead at work

Kat Hobza — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:06:00 -0700

Sure, you could poison your coworkers or sleep with your boss, but those tactics are uninspired and, well, illegal. Instead, stay out of trouble and try these simple ways to get ahead at work.

Monday Mom challenge: Is it time for you to switch careers?

Jen Klein — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:05:00 -0700

If you are one of the many moms who have a second job outside the home, you likely have thought long and hard about work-life balance. You balance your career and the time and educational investment into it with the needs and demands and joys of family life. But when you think about your work life, when was the last time you asked yourself, “Is this the right job for me? Do I love what I do?” If the answer is not an unequivocal yes, it might be time to make a change. It might be time for a new career.

Talking careers with your younger children

Jen Klein — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:10:00 -0700

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a ubiquitous question. And it’s the way we start, at a very early age, to introduce our children to the idea of work. The question is not a serious one when the children are young -- the responses are as much for our entertainment as anything else -- but they are a starting off point for a childhood-long introduction to careers, jobs -- and the education to get one there.

Reporter Tara Sullivan denied access at The Masters for being female

Meagan Morris — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:52:00 -0700

A reporter was denied access to the men's locker room this weekend at The Master's golf tournament. Sadly, you won't be surprised why.

Alexandra Wallace apologizes for racist video: Too little, too late?

Meagan Morris — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:42:00 -0700

UCLA student Alexandra Wallace is taking a lot of flack for her racist YouTube video. What lessons can you take from his mistake?

10 Reasons to go back to work after being a stay-at-home-mom

Michelle Maffei — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:20:00 -0800

Want to return to work this year after being a stay-at-home mom? Worried that it might not be the best choice for your family? Ditch that mommy guilt by checking out these ten reasons to go back to work after being a stay-at-home mom.

Hot careers for 2011 and beyond

Laurence Shatkin, PhD — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:03:00 -0800

This is a tough time to find a job. The Great Recession is officially over, but employers are still reluctant to hire. Instead of taking on new full-time workers, many are squeezing more productivity out of their current staff, hiring part-timers, shipping jobs overseas or installing automation. That’s why you should aim your career planning at high-growth fields. Your odds of finding a job will be better in the following hot career fields for 2011 and beyond, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

When I grow up I want to be...

Jen Klein — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:56:00 -0700

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? Was it the same thing all the time, or did it change? And are you that now? Were you ever that? Did you ever wonder why the question was always singular? Why couldn't you be a firefighter and ballerina and a lawyer? Why did you have to choose only one?

Can your marriage survive his layoff?

Noelle Nelson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700

Is your marriage strong enough to survive a layoff? Take this relationship quiz to find out.

Risky career move: From banker to biker

Michele Borboa, MS — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:06:00 -0700

Valerie Thompson is a woman in a man’s world. The former banking executive is one of a handful of women who strap on a helmet and hit the race track, often exceeding 175 mph. In less than three years, Thompson has earned her way into motorcycle drag racing’s most elite class. Was going from banker to biker a risky career move? Absolutely! But, it’s her work off the track and the story of how she got there that can help other woman follow their seemingly wildest career dreams.

6 Tips for evaluating your job -- is it right for you?

Julie Kraut — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:24:00 -0800

Finding something new in this market is too hard. At least I have health insurance. We just got a new shade of purple highlighter I like. Are these the only reasons you're staying at your job? If so, get with the times, lady! Dissatisfaction at work is so 2009. 2010 should be about making money in a way that makes you happy. Here are suggestions on how to find the right career for you, or at least find a better job.

The art of bragging

Brie Gatchalian — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:54:00 -0800

We don't know the exact reasons and science, but men are still getting paid more than women on average -- and they still seem to get promoted more often. Regardless of rhyme or reason, we're peeved. Maybe it's because we're not as good about bragging -- and that must stop this year, ladies! Here's how to toot your own horn, get noticed, get a great job and/or get promoted.

New year, new career

Katarina Kovacevic — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:46:00 -0800

The United States unemployment rate came in at 10 percent in November 2009. And that was considered an improvement. Sure, today's economic state is less than desirable , but that doesn't mean opportunities aren't out there for you if you want to find a new job. Whether you're a victim of the downturn looking for a break or a disgruntled employee seeking a fresh start, here's employment advice and job seeking tips to help you nail a new career.

6 Women with unusual careers

Corie Russell — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:05:00 -0700

We're past the 1950s housewife image. We're even past the notion that women can't do math or hard labor. In 2009, women are proudly bridging that gap between what was once thought impossible and what is now being achieved. Here, we speak to six women about their unconventional careers and how they thrive in a man's world that sometimes still hangs onto old stereotypes.

Career advice for women

Helene Lerner — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:30:00 -0800

Helene is the founder of womenworking.com, a site whose tips on skill building and strategies for advancement as well as juggling career and family, have made it one of the premier sites on the web for career women. The site offers access to power contacts and an active message board-based community forum, complete with free personalized career coaching by esteemed business professionals.

Office behavior: What's appropriate, what's not?

Helene Lerner — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Helene is the founder of womenworking.com, a site where tips on skill building and strategies for advancement as well as juggling career and family, have made it one of the premier sites on the web for career women. The site offers access to power contacts and an active message board-based community forum, complete with free personalized career coaching by esteemed business professionals.

Love in the office: If walls could talk

SheKnows Love & Sex Experts — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Office romance today is more prevalent than ever despite what employers may mandate. Longer hours, more business travel and less time to meet people out of the office provides more opportunities to develop intimacy with people at work. Is there a way for singles to play at work without putting their careers at risk?