Sold! Sales Tricks to Help You Land Your Next Job


“I’m not interested in sales.”How many times have I heard that statement from job seekers in every industry — even though, as business professionals, we’re involved in some aspect of presenting (or “selling”) ourselves and our ideas e

8 Fast-Growing, High-Paying Jobs
With the economy shrinking, many job-hunters are looking for a new career that pays well — and they need to find one that’s not going to disappear. Robin Ryan, career coach and author of “60 Seconds and You’re Hired,” says, “I look at wher

Workplace Relationships Stay Strong in Economic Downturn
While the recession has been tough on U.S. workers in a variety of ways, it hasn’t damaged relationships in the workplace.A new survey reveals that 87% of professionals have good relationships with their bosses, and 95% get along well with their cowo

Earn While You Learn: 10 Great Apprenticeships
If you’re looking to make a career switch but need to stay employed, you can learn on the job through an apprenticeship program. Many apprentices are paid from the start, though at a lower rate than they’ll earn once their training period is complete

5 Tips for Job-Hunting With a Disability
Finding a job isn’t easy for anyone in this market, but for job hunters with disabilities, the search can seem especially daunting. “There is a tendency among people to make assumptions,” said Dan Ryan of the University of Buffalo, author of the

Social Networking Basics for Job Hunters
Which site is right?Facebook. LinkedIn. Twitter. There are many sites that foster community online, but not everyone feels bold enough to sign up for all of them. If you’re skittish about social networking, LinkedIn may be the safest choice. LinkedIn

5 Basic Steps for Starting an Online Business
Even with the ongoing recession, building a business online remains a viable approach for any new start-up. Why? Well, while even online retailers are feeling the pinch of a tight economy, they are also expected to pick up market share at the expense

From Offbeat Hobby to Lucrative Business
It’s just crazy enough to work: countless Americans strike gold every year transforming their offbeat hobbies into businesses. In a diverse country that rewards idiosyncrasy, there is a market for just about everything. And thanks to e-commerce solut