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As the job market continues to evolve rapidly, many Americans are choosing freelancing and side gigs to earn extra income.  With full-time jobs becoming less secure, working as a freelancer provides more autonomy and allows ...

A government shutdown that started on October 1 has forced over 700,000 federal workers into furlough. This means they’re not getting paid right now, but they haven’t lost their jobs. Another group of government em...

Unemployment compensation is not something that you ever want to have to get. However, many people were forced to get unemployment after they lost their jobs due to the Great Recession in 2008. Over 5 million people had lost their j...

While there is no shame in being committed to your work and your career, becoming what is defined as a workaholic can be a slippery slope that you do not want to find yourself on. Spending too much of your ti...

Networking. The word alone can evoke images of awkward mixers, forced smiles, and the daunting task of making small talk with complete strangers. But what if we told you that networking doesn't ha...

A job interview isn't just for the company to learn about you, but also for you to discover if the job and company fit your aspirations and work style. Realizing this, it's smart to have a set of question...

One-on-one meetings with your manager are more than just routine check-ins. They're crucial opportunities for career progression and building a stronger professional relationship. A study by Steve...

In our parents and grandparents' day, anyone could find a job straight out of high school and stay with the same company until retirement. The economy, changes in technology and demands for a different kind of work environment has created a ve...

There are a whole lot of things that many people are worried about happening in the future. Some are credible threats, while others are mostly media hype. Global warming, an economic crash, running out of fossil fuels, a new Covid variant;...