Career Insights, News, and Advice
Essential reads to help you navigate the world of employment,
job security, and career success.
Best Job Roles for Gig Workers and Freelancers in 2021
The American economy lost more than 22 million jobs at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it regained about 12 million jobs, that leaves 10 million fewer jobs now than the United States had one year ago. In...
First Monthly Jobs Report of the Biden Administration
Today, the first monthly jobs report for the first full month in which President Biden was in office will be released by the Department of Labor. Economists expect that employers will have stepped up their hiring for the ...
Employees have different ways of suggesting that they are about to fire you. They might try to avoid you, allocate your work to someone else, or might...
When you notice them, it might be time to start planning your exit before receiving the termination letter. However, bef...
Lack of Engineering Education Means Lack of Jobs
With or without a global pandemic, jobs in America fluctuate. Industries fall in and out of popularity. Employment rates bounce up and down. It's a constant ebb and flow based on myriad factors, many of which are out of the c...
Jobs Report Betrays White House's Boasting
It doesn't really matter where you stand on the political spectrum or who your favorite politician is. The odds are pretty much guaranteed that you've been lied to by this person or these people, and a lot more than once. Politicia...
Salary Negotiation: Tips on Taking Your Income to the Next Level
In the age of the Great Resignation, many employees are discovering their ability to ask for more money and better benefits in their new positions. However, given that employers are usually the ones with all...
The 5 Mistakes You Should Avoid When Choosing a Career
Choosing a career is challenging because you will decide what you'll do for the rest of your life. You may not know the right choices and settling on something that will not make you miserable or stressed. Also, you may ...
Considering Switching Jobs? These Are the Worst Times to Make a Job Change
In today's hot job market, it is understandable to want to consider making a move to a different position or company. Before you make a big change, you are going to want to time it right for ...
A Four-Step Plan to Prepare for Career Uncertainty
When the job market looks shaky, and you're worried about the possibility of layoffs, it's smart to take steps to make sure your career is safe. Here's a simple four-step plan prepared by Forbes Career ...
