A college education costs a small fortune -- no no -- make that a large fortune. And what do you get in the end? A job just like everyone else ... Read More

I just read an article on NBC17.com about the Junior Elite Program in Cary, North Carolina. The Junior Elite Program lets children, ages 12 through 17, explore career options. According ... Read More

I'm a firm believer that it is not only every American's right to vote, but also every American's responsibility. With that said, it is not simply enough to go to ... Read More

When I was about four years old I wanted to be a nurse. My grandmother even made me a little uniform that I wore while carrying around a little yellow ... Read More

As you advance in your career, you may reach the point where you are responsible for hiring new employees. Maybe you're there now. Learn how to interview potential employees for ... Read More

The Transportation Research Board published a study on October 16, 2006 that looked at the changes in commuting trends in the United States between 1990 and 2000. The author of ... Read More

The saying, "Nothing ever goes as planned," is as true at work as it is anywhere. Things don't always happen the way we intend them to. Being prepared for these ... Read More

My colleague Alison Doyle, About.com's Guide to Job Searching, just announced the publication of her new book, titled appropriately enough, The About.com Guide to Job Searching. In this book Alison ... Read More

What do new college grads look for in an employer and what employers do they consider the most attractive? Business Week recently released its list of the top 50 employers ... Read More

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post titled "Keeping Your Spirits Up During a Long Term Job Search." I just came across a great article that can help ... Read More

A reader posed the following question: "How long after an employer makes a job offer should one reply? In my case, the employer approached me with a job offer and ... Read More