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By Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com Guide to Career Planning since 1997

Computer and Information Systems Manager: Career Brief

Wednesday January 30, 2008
Computer and Information Systems Management is a hot field. (c) stock.xchng According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow faster ... Read More

How the Fair Labor Standards Act Protects Workers

Monday January 28, 2008
This morning I received an email from a reader whose new employer had promised a certain rate of pay but when he received his paycheck it was for significantly less ... Read More

Think About Your Career When You Go to the Voting Booth

Saturday January 26, 2008
Primary season is in full swing. February 5th has been referred to as "Super Duper Tuesday" because of the number of states voting on that day. I take voting very ... Read More

Broadcast and Sound Technician: Career Brief

Wednesday January 23, 2008
I saw the movie Juno yesterday and immediately fell in love with the soundtrack. I downloaded it to my mp3 player today. I've been into soundtracks lately. I often have ... Read More

Should You Prepare for a Recession?

Tuesday January 22, 2008
The possibility that the U.S. is in a recession is all over the news. Stock markets around the world reacted yesterday to fears that the U.S. economy is in serious ... Read More

How to Write a Thank You Note After a Job Interview

Saturday January 19, 2008
You may have heard the advice that you should always send a thank you note after a job interview. If you're wondering whether you should take that advice, here's your ... Read More

Oregon Mayor in Trouble Over Myspace Page

Friday January 18, 2008
Just one month ago, in a post titled Go Google Yourself, I wrote about how posting risqué content online can harm your career. Now the mayor of Arlington, Oregon is ... Read More

What Topics Are Off Limits At Work?

Wednesday January 16, 2008
When it comes to the work place, not all topics are fair game. There are discussions you should not have with your co-workers. They include conversations about controversial subjects and ... Read More

Animal Trainer: Career Brief

Wednesday January 9, 2008
Back in September my family welcomed a new puppy into our home. As we got to know him, we learned that Smokey is very true to his heritage. (c) Dawn ... Read More

Can a Mentor Help Your Career?

Monday January 7, 2008
Last year I hired a tutor for my daughter who had just started middle school. There was a lot more work than there was in elementary school and she needed ... Read More

How to Choose a Career

Friday January 4, 2008
I love the career choice I've made but every now and then I hear about some other occupation and I think to myself "wow, that sounds like a fun career." ... Read More

Where to Donate Your Business Suits

Thursday January 3, 2008
Did you get any clothing store gift cards for Christmas or Hanukkah? What are you going to buy? You could get some new clothes for work — maybe a new ... Read More

Social Work: Career Brief

Wednesday January 2, 2008
Social workers help people deal with problems they have with friends, family members and even co-workers. To become a social worker one must have, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree. ... Read More

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