Yesterday, I read in Newsweek about a woman who remembers just about every detail of every day of her life. It sounds like a gift, but as she puts it, most days are mundane, and she just “hung out.” For...

After years of reading about issues facing working mothers, at the beginning of April I became one myself. It’s not an easy job, working and raising a family. So with Mother’s Day this month, I starting thinking about how being...

Heather Johnson joins us today with a great primer on how to ace the interview. I especially like Heather’s emphasis on building confidence by planning, researching, and practicing before the meeting. Enjoy! — Kim Isaacs10 Tips to Ace the Job Interviewby Heather JohnsonMost people dread going on job interviews. The stress of meeting new people, [...]

I’m sometimes asked if people should write their own resumes. After all, who knows more about the job seeker’s accomplishments than the job seeker himself? So I’ve compiled this list of the top ten reasons why you shouldn’t write your own resume:Top Ten Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own Resume10. Last time you wrote [...]

We’ve talked about steep gas prices before on the Monster Blog, but never have they been this high. Yesterday, the national average for a gallon of gas was $3.60 for regular, and crude oil futures were at $120 a barrel....

I caught up with my friend and colleague Carole Martin (”The interview Coach”), and I wanted to let you know about a great service that she’s offering: Live Speed Interviewing Events. If your interview skills are rusty, you can sign up for her tele-classes and learn from one of the most talented experts in the [...]

How often do you show your gratitude to the administrative professionals who make your day-to-day work life a little easier? If the answer is "not often enough," then it's high time you do something about that. And since this is...

The relationship between boss and subordinate is often littered with distrust, game-playing and even dislike. For example, according to a study by Florida State University, 39 percent of workers said their supervisor didn’t keep a promise, 37 percent said the...

Newspapers, blogs, sales letters, and other marketing documents use headlines to draw readers in and make them want to continue reading.Using the same concept as headlines for sales copy (Michel Fortin’s blog post on the subject is a must-read), adding one to your resume can give you an edge over other candidates.If you’re boring employers [...]

Newspapers, blogs, sales letters, and other marketing documents use headlines to draw readers in and make them want to continue reading.Using the same concept as headlines for sales copy (Michel Fortin’s blog post on the subject is a must-read), adding one to your resume can give you an edge over other candidates.If you’re boring employers [...]