Competition: Is It Helping or Hurting Your Career?


Bosses like to hire and promote workers with a competitive drive, who want to win enough that they’ll put in extra effort. They have a lot of competitive candidates to choose from: A recent OfficeTeam survey of 150 executives from large U.S. companie

The Election’s Lessons for Your Next Job Interview
The U.S. presidential race is the nation’s largest job interview, and we’re all the hiring managers. So in this historic election year, what can job seekers learn from Senators Barack Obama and John McCain? A lot — both about what works in an interv

Big Bucks Without Big Debt
Don’t be afraid to fantasize about earning six figures. Doctors and lawyers aren’t the only professionals in the $100K club. In fact, there are quite a few well-compensated professions that are open to

Will Your Job Last?
When the economy takes a nosedive, it’s normal to feel concerned about your career. But, how real are those concerns based on your specific job and company? Though the unemployment rate is certainly on the rise and the financial market is beyond vola

Executive Decision: What the Election Means for Your Career
Just as in 2004, this year’s presidential election is galvanizing the nation. How you vote in November is a very personal matter, but your choice can have professional repercussions. John A. Challenger, chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray

8 Great Jobs for Introverts
A common misconception holds that outgoing, extroverted people have the inside track at landing high-paying, prestigious jobs. A closer look at successful people such as Warren Buffet, Condoleezza Rice, Alan Greenspan, and Ashley Judd suggests other