A great source of information on job market design and salary databases is found in this article designed for economics graduate students as part of their course curricula. The author mentions writing several posts about job markets and information on salaries [...]

Are you driven? Do you set too high standards for yourself? A driven person tries to do as much as possible–all in the name of success. She often accomplishes a great deal, but at significant personal cost especially with relationships [...]

We all know what it’s like to drop the ball especially when searching for a job. It’s amazing how friends, family, and co-workers seem to disappear when we fail—we feel so alone and can’t seem to escape the pain of frustration and regret. Yet, this very pain can bring relief and strength, for each time we fail it can lead to personal growth and development [...]

Since personal priorities constantly shift when searching for a job, you must frequently revise employment goals to keep up the pace, manage the challenges you will face, and develop solutions and strategies to overcome them [...]

A great compliment boosts self-esteem. It always feels good when people have great things to say about you. Use these strategies to increase your comfort level when receiving compliments from others [...]

Many people start immediately looking for employment after a job loss; but prudence suggests getting your priorities straight before starting a job search. Personal priorities are constantly shifting, and when you’ve just lost a job they tend to shift the most [...]

Before even thinking about developing a job search plan, you should identify the guiding beliefs and personal values that form who you are. Why? Because personal values determine how you talk to yourself, and self-talk causes you to act a certain way. Discovering how you talk to yourself through personal values will prepare you to take consistent action in a job search [...]