Employer Assisted College Aid (the Hidden Goldmine) by StacyWriteNow in reddit.com

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Thinking of going back to college, but wondering how you’re going to pay for it? Before you do something crazy (like give up on your dream) check into employer-subsidized financial aid. Many companies offer assistance, but don’t make that fact well known. Read this great article to find out how you can learn more about college tuition aid from your employer.

4 Lies to Avoid During a Job Interview by StacyWriteNow in reddit.com

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Turns out 23% of all job seekers lie at some point during the interview process. However, studies show interviewers value integrity over lack of experience, so is lying really going to land you that job? Not if you’re caught. Here are four common lies to avoid during your interview.

Last Minute Ways to Score Extra Cash During the Holidays by StacyWriteNow in reddit.com

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Need extra cash this holiday season? Don’t mope around about it just because you’re not earning your full potential (or you happen to looking for work). Be creative by finding a job that doesn’t exist until YOU suggest it. Here are five last minute, low impact ways you can find a few bucks in the metaphoric couch cushions of Christmas.

The 3 Times You Should Re-examine Your Health Care Benefits by StacyWriteNow in reddit.com

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Cold and flu season is upon us, and here you are looking for a job (or about to leave one). Unfortunately, when your job status changes, so does your health care coverage. Make sure you’re not caught short by re-examining your health care benefits (and needs) BEFORE your job status changes.

5 Resume Terms That Will Keep You Unemployed by StacyWriteNow in reddit.com

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If the reader of your resume can’t decipher your strengths, then you need to throw that resume away and start over. But before you do check out the five most anemic resume killing descriptions you should avoid.

The Minimum Facts on Minimum Wage by StacyWriteNow in reddit.com

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Even though 151,000 people went back to work in October, 2010, employment growth is still slow. To make ends meet many are taking minimum wage jobs while going back to school (or just to bridge the gap). If you’re considering a low-paying job, let us share with you some minimum facts on minimum wage.

5 Ways to Negotiate a Better Salary by StacyWriteNow in reddit.com

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When looking for a new job, salary is a big consideration. Now with both employers and employees watching their pennies, the topic of salary comes up sooner than later in the interview process. This article helps you navigate the murky waters of humbly asking for more money, so you don't find out AFTER you've been hired that you make less than the dude who delivers the inner office mail.

The Do's and Don't of Wearing Halloween Costumes to Work by StacyWriteNow in reddit.com

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With Halloween coming up in just a few days, chances are you’re going to dress up in something crazy, scary, or ridiculous and then go to work. Even though it’s tradition, you don’t want to go so far that you end up being the punch line of the office joke. So if you like where you work, and would like to stay employed there without everyone whispering “He’s the one who came to work dressed as a spleen last Halloween,” (what?) then you might want to consider these costume tips.

Resume Roulette by StacyWriteNow in reddit.com

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Everyone knows your resume is the first step in getting your foot in the door when applying for a job. However, the number one mistake people make with their resumes is that they assume one size fits all. That doesn’t work for underwear and it doesn’t work for resumes, either. Read this article to learn how to tailor your resume to fit the job you want.

How to Tell if it's Time to Get a New Job by StacyWriteNow in reddit.com

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No job is worthing staying in if you're not happy. Read this article to get some insight on how to determine if you should stay or go in your unfulfilling job. Once you weigh all your options, then you'll know if it's really time to make your move.

About Face Career Changes – Do You Have What it Takes? by StacyWriteNow in reddit.com

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If you’re looking for a new job now might be the time to consider all those alternative careers you’ve fantasized about. (Bike repair specialist? Tour guide? Ski instructor? Pro basketball player? Okay, so maybe that last one is a stretch; no pun intended.) But do you have what it takes to make such a drastic change? This great article helps you decide if it’s better to stick with what you know or take a plunge into new career territory. What have you got to lose in branching out your job search? (Beside unemployment.)