Want to increase your chances of landing a professional job? Move to Dubuque to be a paralegal at a law firm specializing in bankruptcies.According to a new survey conducted by Robert Half International (RHI), a staffing firm based in Menlo Park, Cal

It's three months after the start of the New Year--how's that "get a new job" resolution coming along? If you haven't made much headway because the idea of making cold calls and pounding the pavement is too daunting, start small: with your resum

When you walk into a job interview, you're nervous, and that's understandable. There's a lot you want to get across: You want to provide evidence that you're smart and capable. You want to highlight your proudest accomplishments. You want to demonstr

If your job performance has met or even exceeded expectations, you can expect a decent pay increase, just like last year, right? Maybe not. With signs of slowing job growth, employers may think twice about doling out generous bonuses -- or even handi

You share a lot with your coworkers over time: Projects. Lunches. Office space. Cocktails. Family photos. Birthday cake. But, even after many years of working together, should you share the details of your salary and compensation package?No, says com