http://www.unr.edu/career/ Our mission is to assist students and other designated clients with their career-related needs and endeavors. en-us http://www.unr.edu/career/rss/images/logo.jpg http://www.unr.edu/career/index.aspx http://freelancefolder.com/how-to-build-the-ultimate-job-finding-dashboard-with-igoogle/ In this article we’re going to show you how to take that entire job search process and replace it with a single customized job finding page on iGoogle. We’ll aggregate all of the various job boards, grab feeds for different twitter searches, and create a single dashboard where you can look for jobs at a glance. Click link for entire article. http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/sep2009/ca20090911_155111.htm Instead of puzzling over the behavior of others, work on changing your reaction to it, says Peter Bregman . Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/interview/How_to_Handle_Illegal_Interview_Questions__20021118-1632.html?subtopic=Interview+Preparation Interviews are already stressful enough. Between promoting your skills, showing enthusiasm and laughing at the interviewer's bad jokes, you have plenty to concentrate on. But when you suspect you've been asked an illegal interview question, stress levels can shoot even higher. Click link for entire article. http://blogs.wsj.com/laidoff/2009/09/18/advice-after-years-with-an-employer-jumping-back-into-the-interview-process/?mod=rss_WSJBlog?mod=blogmod If you've kept the same job for many years, it's important to brush up on the interview process. "Just going in with your resume with little or no practical interviewing practice is a fatal mistake," says Nick D'Ambrosio, president of First Round Search, a California-based search and career development firm. The candidate "may have a better background but they will lose to someone who is better at interviewing." Take the time to properly research the company in addition to what you already know, make sure to understand any industry trends, and learn about the competition, he says. Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-_accomplishments_to_leave_off_your_resume-986 In today's competitive job market, you need to show hiring managers that you can make an immediate contribution to a new employer. Including your biggest professional successes in the "Accomplishments" section of your resume is an effective way to do just that. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5360069/effectively-work-a-crowd-by-searching-out-clusters Extroverts and social butterflies thrive on mingling, but for the more introverted crew, "getting out there" can be less than appealing. Here are some suggestions on how to effectively work a crowd of strangers. Alexis Bauer presented her ideas on how to work a crowd during a 5 minute talk at self-described "geek culture" presentation show Ignite. Click link for entire article. http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/2009/the-hierarchy-of-digital-distractions/ I notice these days that I can spend hours at my computer, in a cloud. A swampy blur of digital activity, smeared across various activities and media and software. Emailing, writing, tweeting, designing, browsing, taking calls, Skyping, Facebooking, RSS Feeding – all blurred into a single technological trance. I seem to switch randomly from one to the other. But actually is there a subtle hierarchy in this cloud? Do I prefer some distractions over others? I think so. Click link for entire article. http://www.job-interview-site.com/why-should-we-hire-you-interview-question-and-answers.html When it comes to job interviews, there are several questions that are not exactly related to the work, but are one of the major reasons why your job interview does not have the results that are in your best interests. One such question is the question "why should we hire you?" Basically, this question is one of the master strokes during an interview. Click link for entire article. http://www.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2009/05/06/how-to-look-smarter-than-you-are.html Times are tough and everybody's looking for an edge. So here's an easy, and ethical, tip for looking smarter than you really are at work: Talk more. Click link for entire article. http://www.divinecaroline.com/22276/82418-five-signs-resume-passe The workplace is not what it was five years ago. Neither is the job hunt. The most successful candidates are those who are ready and willing to adapt to a changing landscape. But it doesn't matter how ready you are for the modern workplace if your résumé's straight out of 1994. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5332556/learn-how-to-work-a-crowd When you think of "working a crowd," you might think of entertainers at best, and shifty multi-level marketing salesman at worst. There are, however, non-jerky ways to meet people and benefit from casual networking. Click link for entire article. http://graphjam.com/2009/06/04/song-chart-memes-bank-hours/ ]]> http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/05/11/funny-pictures-the-monday/ ]]> http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/how-to-ace-a-telephone-interview-467602/ When employers want to narrow a pool of candidates, they frequently use telephone interviews to decide whom to bring in for in-person interviews. Telephone interviews are also becoming more popular as employers continue to tighten their belts. And while phone interviews are a cheap and efficient way to vet a candidate, they can also feel overly casual and detached. So if you know you are going to have one, it's important to give it some thought and not let the medium trip you up. Click link for entire article. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124328878436252195.html Résumés should generally be written to highlight your skill sets. But if you're looking to land a short-term job that you're overqualified for, you may need to dumb yours down. Here's how to do it. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5264969/use-unplugged-earphones-to-avoid-pesky-interruptions Interruptions can really disrupt your workflow. You spend time dismissing or addressing the person doing the interrupting, and then on regaining your focus. Earbuds, even those not playing anything, are a sneaky defense. Click link for entire article. http://nymag.com/news/features/56793/ Adopting the Internet as the hub of our work, play, and commerce has been the intellectual equivalent of adopting corn syrup as the center of our national diet, and we've all become mentally obese. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5262495/land-and-keep-a-professional-cooking-job If you're looking to switch careers into the culinary field, or pick up some part-time kitchen work, it takes more than a white hat and comfy shoes. Take some tips from a trained chef. Click link for entire article. http://www.freelanceswitch.com/designer/ooh-la-la-72-stunning-business-cards/ Business cards are so important when it comes to networking. They provide prospects with our contact info and, more importantly, a lasting impression. My rule of thumb is if people are no longer "oohing" and "ahhing" over my cards, it's time to make a change. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5270753/negotiate-your-salary-with-the-help-of-the-white-lie Most of the debate centered around whether an interviewer could figure out your current salary by calling your HR department—with plenty of readers on either side of the fence, and a few readers outside the US that noted it's standard practice in some other countries to freely divulge that information. Whether your current job is allowed to give out your salary or not, there were quite a few interesting comments that we felt deserved a little more attention. Click link for entire article. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/how-to-negotiate-a-salary-without-tipping-your-hand-464658/ You've gotten pretty far in a job discussion. You like them. They like you. And it's getting down to the nitty gritty. Then your prospective employer pops the question you've been dreading: "So what are you making now?" (or some variation like, "What were you making in your last position?") You freeze. Click link for entire article. http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Dealing-With-Someone-Else%27s-Lateness Although being late is not an awful thing every once in a while with a legitimate excuse (sleeping in does not count), constantly losing track of your schedule is disruptive not only to you but to others. Click link for entire article. http://www.thesimpledollar.com/onepage/ The Simple Dollar is giving away a 50-page PDF, "Everything You Need to Know About Personal Finance on Just One Page." Definitely worth the 4.4 MB download, it offers that single page of core financial advice on spending, earning, and investing right off the bat, then explains it all a bit better over 49 pages. Click link for entire article. http://rampantgames.com/blog/2007/01/why-presentation-is-important.html No matter what product you are making, it's ultimately for the benefit of people. So it makes sense that no matter what is actually going on under the hood, part of the function of your product is to make the right people (your users, customers, players, clients, management, whomever) happy, give them warm fuzzies. What exactly that entails is dependent on the audience. Click link for entire article. http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/13/lie-detector-madoff-entrepreneurs-sales-marketing-liar.html?partner=yahoobuzz Everyone stretches the truth a little. Here's what to look for (and how not to get found out). Click link for entire article. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/05/06/negotiating-your-salary-how-to-make-1000-a-minute/ When you hear the offer, repeat the top value - and then be silent. "The most likely outcome of this silence is a raise," Chapman writes. The book offers a specific technique for responding when you hear the salary offer, a technique that's designed to give you time to think about it while also putting a little pressure on the employer. Click link for entire article. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/05/science/05tier.html?_r=3&partner=rss&emc=rss Our brains are wired to pay attention to flashy signs and loud noises, so how do we focus on what we want when we're surrounded by interruptions we're naturally drawn to? Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-america_s_best_and_worst_paying_jobs-860 It's still better to be a doctor than a dicer. Food preparation and serving remains the nation's lowest-paid line of work, while the medical field still offers the nine best-paid jobs in the U.S. Click link for entire article. http://graphjam.com/2009/04/29/song-chart-memes-keeping-job/ ]]> http://graphjam.com/2009/04/26/song-chart-memes-job-search/ ]]> http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/04/22/5-warning-signs-of-a-project-in-danger/ It's easy to guess what went wrong with a work project after it goes South. Web Worker Daily wants you to get a little foresight, though, and know what to fix, or when to bail. Click link for entire article. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/how-to-hire-a-career-coach-448920/ Times are tough, but sometimes the silver lining to a bad economy is that it can be a perfect time to switch up your career. Blogger Marci Alboher suggests hiring a career coach. Click link for entire article. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5113653/Tuesday-at-1145-is-most-stressful-time-of-the-week-survey-suggests.html Researchers found that nearly half of British workers identified mid-morning on their second working day of the week as the moment when they were most under pressure. Click link for entire article. http://ask.metafilter.com/119987/Job-Searching-Websites Click link for entire article. http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/106952/Theyre-Hiring As many big companies are announcing mass layoffs, these Fortune 100 employers have at least 150 openings as of mid-April. Click link for entire article. http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/silverman/2009/04/how-to-revise-an-email-so-that.html Harvard Business blogger David Silverman shares his rather intense feelings about the importance of revising and editing emails to perfection, arguing that "no email should be clicked-to-send without revision." The post even goes so far as to offer a simple calculator for determining just how many revisions an important email requires based on the number of recipients. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5213403/whats-your-worst-email-gaffe Whether you hit forward rather than reply, let contact autocomplete steer an important email amiss, or simply forgotten to include a promised attachment, we've all made an email mistake or two. Click link for entire article. http://ask.metafilter.com/119589/How-to-survive-my-work-selfevaluation Help me survive my performance review! I have to complete an extensive self-evaluation form for my boss, and it’s freaking me out. What would make this an easier and less anxiety-inducing experience? Click link for entire article. http://www.freelanceswitch.com/finding/the-monster-list-of-freelance-job-sites-2009-update/#more-1810 Every freelancer needs clients. We rely on them, nurture our relationships with them, and provide a quality of service that keeps then coming back. And we can never have enough of them! The Monster List of Freelance Job Sites has one purpose: to massively increase your source of potential clients and potential jobs. Click link for entire article. http://education.yahoo.net/degrees/articles/featured_still_hiring_in_a_down_economy.html It's going to take more than a global economic crisis to keep some companies and industries down. Even amid escalating unemployment, some resilient employers are adding to their ranks. What's at the top of their hiring wish list? Professionals with training in high-demand specialties. Click link for entire article. http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/04/13/personal-finance-101-charge-cards-versus-debit-cards-versus-credit-cards-pros-and-cons/ In a world where out-of-hand credit led to serious debt on both Wall Street and Main Street (here you thought those cliches had been put to rest), it's time for a little personal finance 101. Click link for entire article. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/finding-the-perfect-part-time-work-445841/ Part-time work is on the rise, and it's no surprise. People are taking on extra jobs to make up for hours or income lost, an out-of-work partner, or even a business facing hard times. But part-time jobs can me more than a stop-gap money generator. They can also be a training ground for career reinvention or an audition for a full-time position with both parties getting a chance to try before buying. Click link for entire article. http://freelancefolder.com/manage-your-online-reputation/ Checking your online reputation like this is something that every freelancer should do on a regular basis. I wouldn’t recommend stopping with Google, either. You should also check on Twitter and on other social media sites. While it might seem vain to search for yourself online, it’s actually an important step in protecting your online reputation. If you do business online, then you not only be checking on but also working to protect and manage your online reputation. Click link for entire article. http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/04/11/50-side-businesses-you-can-start-on-your-own/ From antique refurbishment to web site design, the list offers a ton of side business ideas that don't require all that much from you in terms of start-up cost and commitment. Instead, they're jobs you can work on in your spare time as much or as little as you want. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5207134/dont-forget-about-this-weeks-open-thread?t=11997428#c11997428 I tend to mull over decisions for hours or days before making a decision, and sometimes I just end up not making any decision if I don't have to. I read over my emails too many times before sending and constantly tweak until it's just right. I have been trying to come up with a name for a blog idea I've been kicking around, but nothing seems good enough. Is this an issue of perfectionism or something else? How can I overcome being caught up analyzing everything to the extent that I end up not taking any action? I feel like it's a waste of time and stifling my creative side. Click link for entire article. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/7-deadly-sins-of-networking-and-how-to-avoid-them-443310/ Many of us consider networking a necessary evil of maintaining a healthy, robust career, but it doesn't have to be. In reality, it's more often than not bad networking that puts people off networking altogether. Click link for entire article. http://arstechnica.com/web/news/2009/04/online-connections-to-bosses-benefit-worker-productivity.ars Workers who maintain online connections to their bosses produce more than those who don't, according to new research from MIT and IBM. This could be because those who don't "know" their bosses as well feel directionless, though people should be careful going overboard with those social communications. Click link for entire article. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/04/13/the-ways-and-means-of-coping-with-emergencies/ Experts have been touting the importance of having an emergency fund since Moses was a lad. So why is it that so many people still don’t have enough (or any?) money set aside just in case? Reasons and rationales abound. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/04/13/funny-pictures-ur-lettin-teh-monday-in/ ]]> http://education.yahoo.net/degrees/articles/featured_the_best_part_time_jobs_with_full_time_paychecks.html Part-time is defined as anywhere between one and thirty-four hours per week. The average is twenty-one hours per week, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While many people work at the following careers full-time, it is not uncommon for part-time employees to enter these fields, too. Click link for entire article. http://www.wired.com/techbiz/media/news/2009/04/reuters_us_work_internet_tech_life A new study from the University of Melbourne shows that workers who spend less than 20 percent of their office time to take "short and unobtrusive breaks" to surf personal, less productive sites were 9 percent more productive than those who tried to tirelessly keep their nose to the grindstone. Click link for entire article. http://www.bellinghamherald.com/thriftyliving/story/851614.html Fed up with your hard-earned money going to big corporations while you're struggling to get by? Want to do something about it? You're not as powerless as you think. Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-best_kept_secret_careers-811 Here are some up-and-coming careers in today's hottest fields. They may fly under the radar for now, but that's likely to change in the future. Click link for entire article. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/06/business/06drill.html?_r=1 In one study, college students were given one of two menus. One menu featured French fries, chicken nuggets and a baked potato; the other included those same items as well as a salad. The French fries, widely perceived as the least healthful option, were three times as popular with students selecting from the menu that had the salad as they were with the other group. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5195481/exercises-that-protect-against-carpal-tunnel-syndrome World percussionist David Kuckhermann has fought problems with tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome in his career. He demonstrates a few hand and wrist stretches and motions that helped him ward off the desk worker's curse. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/04/02/funny-pictures-iz-on-top-of-it/ ]]> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123817201120458285.html#mod=rss_PJ_Main These days, keeping your budget in line isn't measured by the amount you spend, but by how much you save. Before you blame your daily jaunt to Starbucks or weekly trip to the movies for breaking your budget, take a good hard look at how much you're paying for less obvious but much more expensive money wasters like overdraft fees and auto insurance. Cut back on these seven items and you could save roughly $1,000 a year. Click link for entire article. http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1887485,00.html?xid=rss-business According to a new study to be published in the Journal of Consumer Research, shoppers are less likely to spend their dough if they are carrying cash in large denominations. This so-called denomination effect can be a powerful predictor of consumer spending habits. Through a series of experiments, the study shows that if people have an equivalent amount of money, say $100, the folks with a Ben Franklin in their pockets might not part with it, while those carrying Andrew Jacksons and George Washingtons more easily give up the cash. Click link for entire article. http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/best-places-for-business-and-careers.html The economy shed 651,000 jobs in February and 4.4 million since the recession began in December 2007. Only a handful of metro areas have escaped falling employment over the past three months. Yet there are still some places out there that remain attractive to businesses. Click link for entire article. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthieryou/9061/stress-is-sabotaging-your-diet-success/ If there's one thing that gets in the way of you being your healthiest, it's stress. For anyone who's found themselves standing in front of the freezer inhaling spoonfuls of Coffee Heath Bar Crunch ice cream (not my real name!) to avoid finishing a project, or waking up three times in the wee hours of the night in anticipation of a difficult conversation, here's some not-so-shocking news: Research shows that anxiety can make you sleep fewer hours, get sick more often, remember less, become more prone to long-term disease and—as if you needed reminding—eat more. Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-landing_an_online_contract_job_5_reasons_to_offer_a_test_drive-804 These days many people separated by great distances form working relationships without being able to meet face to face. One of the biggest challenges is that hiring managers often rely on the impressions gathered in a face-to-face interview when deciding whether to trust a potential employee or contractor. It's not very scientific, but it's how people begin to establish trust. Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-food_for_thought_on_lunch_interviews-806 There are many reasons why an employer will choose to conduct an interview over lunch. Says career strategist and workplace consultant J.T. O'Donnell, "A hiring manager may not want office staff to know the company is hiring for a particular position. Also, both parties may be pressed for time and unable to sacrifice office hours." Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/03/23/funny-pictures-to-hard-needz-a-nap/ ]]> http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-the_job_shadow_knows_try_on_a_career_before_you_commit-801 Dreaming of pursuing a new career? Take a step closer to making it a reality through job shadowing. Click link for entire article. http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Make_Small_Talk It's the junk food of conversation: quick, sugary, sickening in excess—and unavoidable. Thomas Farley, editor of etiquette guide Modern Manners, has these tips. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/03/13/funny-pictures-extensive-experience-writing/ ]]> http://lifehacker.com/5167700/top-10-tips-for-talking-your-way-into-a-better-deal Some people were born to haggle, negotiate, cajole, whatever you call it. The rest of us need some guidance. Here are 10 great negotiating tactics to use next time you want to get more for less. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5168690/ten-credit-score-myths-dispelled-in-60-seconds A former FICO executive, now head of VideoCreditScore, knocks down 10 common misconceptions and myths of the seemingly monolithic, impenetrable credit score. Learn the real deal on credit cards, frequent checking, and the 50-point "swings." Here's Andy Jolls dishing out 10 answers in 60 seconds. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5164299/avoid-distraction-get-more-done-with-a-tangents-log Distractions are looming around every corner of the internet. Rather than succumb to the tempting quick Google search or blog refresh, writer Dan Koeppel suggests sticking the diversion in a Tangents Log and getting on with work. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/03/08/funny-pictures-stop-and-taste-the-roses/ ]]> http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-a-Career-Log A career journal, diary, or log is a way of keeping track of what you do or have done in the past. Those little things that you might forget down the road, but when added together can, at the very least, add up to a significant pat on the back. If used right, it can help you with focusing your career and life experiences. It can also be helpful when updating your resume. Click link for entire article. http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2009/03/slack.html Marketing wizard Seth Godin notes that the recession has caused an excess of work for many, while for others it's created an abundance of slack time. If you're experiencing the latter, it's time to take advantage. Click link for entire article. http://education.yahoo.net/degrees/articles/featured_fifty_dollar_an_hour_earning_power.html Imagine that every hour you spend on the job makes you fifty dollars richer; two hours, and you're up to three figures; a year of full-time work, and you've got a six-figure salary. Fifty-dollar-an-hour careers net eight times the federal minimum wage. Only five percent of Americans command this kind of money. With the right online degree, you can be one of them. The following career paths will give you $50-an-hour earning power. Click link for entire article. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/7-best-part-time-jobs-391805/ The common perception is that part-time jobs have less to offer than full-time positions. That may be true in terms of hours in the work week, but many part-time jobs pay just as well as a traditional 40-hour week ones and a number of positions come with health insurance coverage, paid vacation days and employee discounts. Click link for entire article. http://www.dumblittleman.com/2009/02/accomplish-more-work-at-your-peak-times.html All of us have peaks and troughs of energy at particular times of day. There will be some hours when you can storm through work, block out distractions, and feel on top of the world. And at other times, all you’ll want to do is curl up on the sofa with a mug of coffee. The key to working effectively and efficiently is to harness your peak times. First, though, you need to figure out when they are. Click link for entire article. http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/03/nightshift.html By closely monitoring people with disrupted sleep patterns, researchers have documented the metabolic disarray produced by working at night and sleeping during the day. As soon as their circadian rhythms became separated from a day-night cycle, test subjects' levels of key metabolic hormones went haywire — the most compelling evidence yet that shift work isn't just an inconvenience, but an occupational hazard. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5161844/failure-is-the-highway-to-success Don't be discouraged by a failure. It can be a positive experience. Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success, inasmuch as every discovery of what is false leads us to seek earnestly after what is true, and every fresh experience points out some form of error which we shall afterwards carefully avoid. - John Keats Click link for entire article. http://smarterware.org/669/simple-guidelines-for-workday-quality-over-quantity This succinct set of workday guidelines is a nice blueprint for getting productive on the important stuff and ruthless about cutting the crap. Click link for entire article. http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1881805,00.html TIME took a different approach, getting specific with how you should handle yourself in the moment if you're laid off. It's kind of a depressing read, but it answers great questions like, "Who do your files belong to? Are you allowed to take them?" and "What if you burst into tears?" Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/03/01/funny-pictures-be-on-your-agenda/ ]]> http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-experts-10_ways_to_ruin_a_job_interview-83 The great thing about a job interview is the way that it narrows the field. If you can get in front of the people making a hiring decision, that means that you've already moved from a group of perhaps 100 resumes to a field of just a few serious contenders. At that point, your chance of getting a job offer improves dramatically. Of course, having surmounted that huge hurdle, the last thing you want to do is blow it. To that end, here are 10 job-interview gaffes to avoid. Click link for entire article. http://health.yahoo.com/news/healthday/takenotedoodlingcanhelpmemory-print.html;_ylt=AskAvHGZR6P.3CAU2ErFPyFfkIt4 Researchers in the United Kingdom found that test subjects who doodled while listening to a recorded message had a 29 percent better recall of the message's details than those who didn't doodle. The findings were published in Applied Cognitive Psychology. Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-6_fields_that_stand_to_benefit_from_the_stimulus_plan-765 Though it will take a while before federal, state, and local governments determine how exactly to allocate the funds, economists agree that six sectors are poised to see a boost as a direct or indirect result of the stimulus. Click link for entire article. http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_11704/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Yw0iHLiN As job losses mount amid the economic turmoil, more people are turning to career-development Web sites even if they are still employed, a new study finds. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/02/16/funny-pictures-overwurkd-n-undrpaid/ ]]> http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/02/20/bulk-breakfast-burritos-convenient-cheap-healthy-and-easier-than-you-think/ Make a big batch of healthy breakfast burritos during the weekend and freeze them up. Not only are the burritos really healthy, they’re also very cheap to prepare, and they’re very convenient in the morning since you can microwave them as you’re getting ready and eat them on the go. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5157794/top-10-tools-for-landing-a-better-job From the first Google search to the last interview, you can boost your odds at landing a better job with the right preparation. Here are our ten best tools and tips for job-seekers and career climbers. Click link for entire article. http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_11704/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=JU4MlagD Think twice before picking up that BlackBerry and thumb-typing a message to the hiring manager whose e-mail address you so slyly uncovered online. In the end, landing the right job hinges on old-world skills. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5156054/jump-to-a-new-career-with-a-killer-resume-and-plan Whether you're suddenly unemployed or just looking to change up, starting out in a new career is daunting. Take our advice on how to write—and plan—your way into a new field. Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-wanted_you_10_jobs_where_employers_come_looking_for_you-668 Within the next few years, jobs will outstrip demand in some professions. Some employers may even woo you with incentive bonuses, well-paid salaries, and good benefits packages. So, instead of preparing for a career where the job search process is long and grueling, why not find a career where prospective employers practically come knocking on the door? Click link for entire article. http://www.allfacebook.com/2009/02/facebook-privacy/ The Facebook obsessives at weblog AllFacebook round up 10 privacy settings every Facebook user should know, most of which can be found through the Facebook privacy page. The post details how you can remove yourself from Facebook and Google searches, control who sees your tagged photos, your albums, and your status, and basically avoid embarrassing and common Facebook slip-ups. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5151771/top-10-outlook-boosters Outlook is such a fixture of office and computer life, its potential as a central life-organizing inbox is easily taken for granted. Empower your Outlook with these add-ons, link-ups, and data management techniques. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/02/10/funny-pictures-y-u-werked-so-late/ ]]> http://blogs.wsj.com/wallet/2009/02/09/how-to-reduce-your-rent/ Property values are down, times are tough, and the Wall Street Journal details how to use the current economic situation to significantly reduce your rent with this simple fill-in-the-blank letter to your landlord. Click link for entire article. http://ask.metafilter.com/113915/I-cant-relax-fast-enough So, I's like to know what everyone's favorite and most effective methods are for calming down quickly. What do you do to settle down in a hurry when you feel your stress level exploding? I'm curious about any procedure that works, but I'm most interested in things that I can do inconspicuously, in case the freak-out I'm hoping to avert is happening in public or in mid-conversation. Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-8_bad_work_habits_and_how_to_break_them-632 When you're considering goals for yourself, don't forget to examine your work life. What changes could you make to become a more productive and pleasant colleague? Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-10_great_part_time_jobs_with_benefits-669 Contrary to popular belief, working a part-time job doesn't mean you have to forego those almighty benefits. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/02/05/funny-pictures-every-sideof-the-bed-is-wrong/ ]]> http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/02/04/funny-pictures-youre-late-for-work/ ]]> http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/salary-articles-5_salary_secrets_your_company_won_t_tell_you-22 It's normal to wonder how and why you get paid the salary you do. After all, it's not a decision process most employers are willing to disclose, at least not without a little prodding. So what are the best-kept secrets when it comes to salary decisions at most companies? And how can you use them to your advantage? Click link for entire article. http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Keep_Your_Job You can feel it coming. Whispers of doom are rippling across campus. Any day now, the efficiency experts will be circling your workstation. But you're no sitting duck! Bernadette Kenny, chief career officer at HR giant Adecco USA, offers these tips for dodging the ax. Click link for entire article. http://graphjam.com/2009/02/04/song-chart-memes-happy-job/ ]]> http://lifehacker.com/5140982/tax-season-and-what-it-means-for-identity-thieves In a recent national survey sponsored by Fellowes Inc., the leading shredder manufacturer, nearly half of Americans (48 percent) say they are more concerned about their tax refund or making a mistake on their tax return than becoming a victim of identity theft, when filing their taxes. Click link for entire article. http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/jan/27/napping-guide-health-wellbeing A short snooze during the day will boost your mood and your intelligence - but there's more to it than simply closing your eyes. Click link for entire article. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/01/26/5-credit-card-company-tricks-and-how-to-thwart-them/ Even if you've tried reading the fine print from your credit card company, it's rarely obvious what it all means. Weblog Get Rich Slowly takes pity on us, breaking down five common tricks to watch for. The post breaks down five promises, explaining the trap set up by each promise, then detailing you can avoid it. Click link for entire article. http://graphjam.com/2009/01/27/song-chart-memes-college-textbooks/ ]]> http://www.forbes.com/internetinfrastructure/2009/01/21/postits-digital-tools-tech-intel-cz_lg_0122postits.html?partner=yahoobuzz Office workers are like electricity: When they want to get something done, they follow the path of least resistance. Which is why, say researchers at MIT, the Post-it note continues to flourish on every surface of the contemporary office, despite all those expensive computers ready and willing to help. Click link for entire article. http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/01/19/6-words-that-make-your-resume-suck/ These sucky words are not of the four-letter variety. These words are common. They are accepted. They litter the average résumé with buzzword badness. Hiring managers can identify sucky words in seconds, leaving your résumé work worthless. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/01/18/funny-pictures-hard-work/ ]]> http://www.thejobbored.com/a-radical-job-search-strategy-offering-bounties_838/ TheJobBored weblog offers some radical advice for landing a job in tough economic times: Offer a reward to the friend or colleague who helps you land a real job. It's an extreme measure, and it might require some tactful maneuvering on your part, but—as the post points out—crazier things have been done. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5133176/top-10-ways-to-save-money-in-a-recession Times are tough, money's tight, and nobody should be spending more than they need. If you think you've exhausted all avenues for saving a buck, check out our ten suggestions for saving money in a recession. Who doesn't love those? Click link for entire article. http://www.wisebread.com/how-to-avoid-putting-on-recession-pounds Referred to as "recession pounds," they result from the added weight that comes about from the increased consumption of cheaper junk and fast foods that also happen to be tasty by virtue of the fact that they are often loaded with salt, fat, and highly processed carbs (i.e., sugar and high fructose corn syrup). Who doesn't love those? Click link for entire article. http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/01/five-networking-tips-for-wallflowers.html Some people are naturally good at networking. You see these people at conferences: going around shaking hands, introducing themselves to anyone that will listen, handing out business cards, etc. All the while, you stand on the sidelines simply watching the action, feeling too shy or unimportant to do the same. Click link for entire article. http://www.dumblittleman.com/2009/01/how-to-write-resume-that-will-land.html If you’ve been laid off or you’re worried you might be, blow the dust off your old resume and bring it back to life. Whether you are just updating or starting from scratch (who knew those floppies would become obsolete?), these steps will help you create an honest, positive resume. Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-experts-10_questions_never_to_ask_in_job_interviews-82 You know enough to bring a list of questions to a job interview. When the interviewer asks you, "So, do you have any questions for me?" the last thing you want to say is "No." But that could be the best option if you're at a loss for words, because some interview questions are better left unasked. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/01/11/funny-pictures-wuzincup/ ]]> http://www.collegerecruiter.com/career-counselors/2009/01/2009_graduates_tips_on_getting_hired_this_year.php The economy has been predicted to be at a low point this year; recovery in the job market is always slow after a recession; most definitely this is the time for the new graduates of 2009 to be prepared for the slow hiring this year. Click link for entire article. http://www.dumblittleman.com/2009/01/is-drastic-cost-cutting-costing-you-in.html With the credit crunch squeezing hard, many of us are trying to make our pennies go a bit further. But are your money-saving habits starting to cost you more time than they're worth? Click link for entire article. http://ask.metafilter.com/111400/How-can-I-quit Where to go from here? I feel crazy to consider quitting my job in this market environment, but I'm going crazy sticking with it. Please help! Click link for entire article. http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/06/news/economy/10.tips.fortune/index.htm If layoffs, restructurings, and a foggy future at work have you rattled, try to take control of the things you can. Here's how. Click link for entire article. http://www.wikihow.com/Talk-to-Strangers Walking up to people you don't know and striking up conversation is the social equivalent of skydiving. It's fun, interesting, and risky. And it will change your life. Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-who_s_still_hiring-627 In the midst of economic meltdown, where are the jobs? Surprisingly, they're still out there, if you know where to look. And there were a few surprises. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5127638/reduce-your-bills-by-just-asking Sometimes the simplest method of saving money is the most overlooked. Negotiating with companies during an economic downturn can be surprisingly effective. Click link for entire article. http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/09/fear-factor-in-the-workplace/?hp Business experts, psychologists, and human resources professionals gather over at the NYTimes.com to comment on how the recession is affecting what goes on at the office when everyone's stressed and freaked out. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2008/12/31/funny-pictures-apply-for-the-construction-job/ ]]> http://icanhascheezburger.com/2008/12/29/funny-pictures-squirrels-coffee/ ]]> http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10133993-71.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 The logic, according to Dr. Emily Holmes of Oxford University's psychiatric department, may be that Tetris simply blocks the mind from storing painful memories. There is, however, a small catch. You must play immediately after your car accident or encounter with the frying pan. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2008/12/29/funny-pictures-outta-bed-i-just-do-it-in-stages/ ]]> http://lifehacker.com/5124261/why-your-self+handicapping-excuses-dont-work-and-how-to-fix-them In a recent study, James C. McElroy of Iowa State University and J. Michael Crant of Notre Dame had 246 adults evaluate the behavior of characters in several workplace anecdotes. The participants' impressions of a character began to sour after the second time the person cited a handicap. Click link for entire article. http://lifedev.net/2008/12/my-fathers-take-on-getting-stuff-done-3-opened-projects/ Dad has a simple method for keeping himself busy and entertained with what he’s working on. He simply starts 3 projects at the same time. He can work on whichever he pleases throughout the day, and go back and forth as his mood permits. If he becomes bored with a task or needs to think about how to do something, he switches tasks. By the end of the day he’ll have completed, (or nearly completed), 3 different projects. This is much better than only making halfway through a single project and getting distracted. Click link for entire article. http://www.internetnews.com/commentary/article.php/3793561 A person who works six hours a day but with total focus has an enormous advantage over a 12-hour-per-day workaholic who's "multi-tasking" all day, answering every phone call, constantly checking Facebook and Twitter, and indulging every interruption. It's time we upgraded our work ethic for the age we're living in, not our grandparents' age. Hard work is still a virtue, but now takes a distant second place to the new determinant of success or failure in the age of Internet distractions: Control of attention. Hard work is dead. Are you paying attention? Click link for entire article. http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-art-of-radical-exclusion/ Chris advocates radical exclusion as a solution for overwhelming demands and new inputs. Rather than stretch yourself thin saying yes to everything and ultimately failing to deliver you should focus on the commitments and projects you really want to make something of. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5114814/five-best-online-job-search-sites Looking for a new job in a struggling economy is hard work. Make it easier on yourself by getting to know the best tools for the task at hand. Click link for entire article. http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2008/08/31/daydream_achiever/ A wandering mind can do important work, scientists are learning - and may even be essential. Click link for entire article. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081218/lf_nm_life/us_jobs_doctors_survey It really does pay to be a doctor, with an international survey showing the medical profession is the most trusted, among the most admired and includes the most eligible marriage partners. By contrast, actors and musicians, along with journalists and advertisers, were among professionals that people trusted the least, and were also least likely to choose a partner from, according to a survey by Synovate, the market research arm of Aegis Group plc. Click link for entire article. http://nlpco.com/news/2008/12/11/toms-twelve-laws-of-life/ These are non-negotiable and there are no escape clauses. No excuses are accepted. Ignore them at your own risk. I got this information over decades of living, but many people never learn these rules at all. And so they live in “quiet desperation.” You don’t have to settle for that. If you consider these Facts and test them against your experience (NOT your conditioning!), I predict you’ll adopt them, and you’ll be on your way to a life of freedom and accomplishment. Click link for entire article. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6wRkzCW5qI Click link for video. http://www.lemondrop.com/2008/12/09/what-to-say-to-a-friend-whos-been-laid-off/ So what can you say to a friend who's suddenly been booted from her job -- without making her feel worse because you pity her? We asked six recently relieved-of-duty workers for their input. Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-holiday_office_party_do_s_and_don_ts-588 If your employer hosts a holiday party this year, it may be more modest than in years past, in light of the economic downturn. "The parties aren't going to be as big this year -- but they will be more intimate," says International etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore. A smaller setting may put you closer to colleagues, thus magnifying any faux pas. Use these tips to make sure you don't do or say the wrong thing in front of the right people. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5103215/how-to-get-the-right-people-on-your-team Most of us are better at keeping appointments with other people than we are at keeping time scheduled for ourselves. That’s why it's easier to show up at the gym when you're meeting a friend. Be careful which friend you choose to work out with though, or you may end up at the bakery enjoying muffins and a latte. The same is true with building your support network for your professional growth. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5102044/what-should-you-do-when-youve-been-laid-off In the midst of the financiapocalypse, layoffs are an inevitability. Just this morning, in fact, a close friend lost her job to the insatiable beast that is our current financial meltdown—leaving her with all kinds of questions about what she should do next. Click link for entire article. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/12/04/10-essential-steps-to-take-before-youre-laid-off/ Seems like every day there's more news of layoffs in the tech sector and beyond, and if you're one of the survivors worried about your job security, startup founder and CEO Kevin Merritt offers some pointers on what to do before the pink slip lands on your desk. His most unexpected piece of advice? Click link for entire article. http://ask.metafilter.com/108295/So-what-kind-of-salary-were-you-looking-for-Whats-a-good-answer-to-such-a-question I hate this moment in interviews when a potential employer asks how much I want. the range of what I could ask for in my industry is wide and the trade-rag statistics don't really help me either. so I usually go with what I think is fair. sometimes that's right-on but sometimes it's too much and sometimes it's too low. Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-no_outsourcing_here_10_jobs_that_are_staying_put-587 For U.S. businesses seeking to cut costs, outsourcing is an increasingly popular practice. Jobs initially sent offshore were mostly manufacturing jobs, but nowadays employers are taking advantage of all types of cheap labor overseas. Click link for entire article. http://www.physorg.com/news146761238.html Just in time for the holidays, some medical advice most people will like: Take a nap. Interrupting sleep seriously disrupts memory-making, compelling new research suggests. But on the flip side, taking a nap may boost a sophisticated kind of memory that helps us see the big picture and get creative. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5097290/making-time-for-the-mits-most-important-things Have you ever finished a day, looked around, and realized you did not do some of the most important things on your mind? You kept on meaning to get to it, but there just was not enough time! Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5096136/tap-the-hive-in-todays-open-thread?t=9063161#viewcomments Click link for entire article. http://shiftingcareers.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/17/they-never-write-they-never-call/ Despite the prevalence of technology in our lives, career progress requires real interaction with real people. Technology is a helpful tool but you can’t shake hands over the Internet. But what happens when you put yourself out there and the world doesn’t respond? Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5087722/the-abcs-of-self+development-accomplishments-beliefs-challenges America has chosen our next president. Everyone who voted made their decision for change and growth at least in part based on these three specific concepts. Over time, we will judge the next leader based on his accomplishments. We will continue to support him if we believe he will really make things better. And, we will trust the man we feel is up for the challenges we will surely face over the next four years. It seems that everyone around us is looking forward to our country learning and growing...are you? Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-7_tips_for_a_better_resume-568 Want more interviews? Job searches in tough times like now demand polished resumes more than ever. If you are attempting to write your own resume, these seven tips are important to follow. Click link for entire article. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/11/12/the-best-recession-proof-jobs/ Click link for entire article. http://ask.metafilter.com/106242/Closest-thing-to-coding-that-isnt Click link for entire article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-where_do_america_s_happiest_people_work-569;_ylc=X3oDMTE5YjNiaWdhBHRtX2RtZWNoA0JpekRldiAvIFBhcnRuZXIEdG1fbG5rA1UxMTAxNzAx Career isn't the only factor in determining someone's overall happiness, but it's certainly a major contributor. So, what kind of jobs do the happiest people in the U.S. have? And, what about these jobs contributes to overall happiness in life? A University of Chicago study, "Job Satisfaction in the United States," offers some insight. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2008/11/10/funny-pictures-nawt-comin-out-til-monday-gone/ ]]> http://lifehacker.com/5072516/presenting-yourself-powerfully-part-2-learning-presentation-skills-at-work If your presentation skills at work are shakier than the economy, you can't pass up a single opportunity to make them better. Fortunately, the skills you learn on the job can serve as a great foundation for the speaking and presenting skills you need to hit a home run on a dream project or make a great impression on your bosses. Here are some of the responsibilities you can grab hold of at work that will pay off when you are in front of a room full of your friends, your peers or the people who can help make your dreams come true. Click link for entire article. http://www.savvysugar.com/slideshow/2428108 Job hunting is a process more people are having to go through as companies undergo big layoffs in the face of a challenged economy. It's competitive out there and the little details matter more with crowded applicant pools. Make your case stronger by showing up prepared — check for these five items before you head out the door. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2008/10/27/funny-pictures-exhaustion/ ]]> http://lifehacker.com/5065366/how-to-present-yourself-powerfully-part-1 You may have a great idea bouncing around in your head. It may be something that could revolutionize the company that you work for, or even change your own career. But if you can't find a way to get that idea out and in front of others, you and it will be forever stuck. The key is to have the ability and the courage to get up in front of a room—full of your friends, your peers or your bosses—and tell them what you know. Click link for entire article. http://ask.metafilter.com/104940/How-can-I-make-myself-do-stuff Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5067653/laid-off-from-a-tech-job-get-into-open+source CNET's Webware blog lists 14 things to do after being laid off from a tech gig. Number one on the list? Get involved in an open-source software project, coding or otherwise, because they're "filled with people who are also connected to companies that pay their engineers." Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5063949/attack-poverty-through-literacy Right now you're reading a productivity and technology blog. You're no stranger to literacy and you read for enjoyment. All day every day you process thousands upon thousands of words to make meaning of and enrich your world. As an educator both at the high school and collegiate level, I'm confronted again and again with children and adults who are only semi-literate nearly drowning in a world they can't process the way you and I can. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5063450/two-great-charities-at-work-to-beat-poverty The midst of an economic meltdown isn't the most obvious time to start thinking about how you can donate money and time to those in need, but if you're reading this blog you might be in a position to do so. Click link for entire article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2008/10/13/funny-pictures-teh-office-not-so-produktiv/ ]]> http://lifehacker.com/5058823/top-10-easy-ways-to-look-sharp In a perfect world, it wouldn't matter what a genius JavaScript programmer or top-flight professional looked like. In this world, though, coming across as an unkempt schlub won't do anything good for your career, your social life, or your luck with that cute guy or gal from marketing. Luckily, it doesn't take a lifetime of primping practice to get good at looking decent. A few clever grooming hacks can give you a new and improved look, or help you prep when you've got almost no time before a meeting. Read on for our list of 10 low-fuss ways to upgrade your appearance. Click link for entire article. http://management.about.com/od/yourself/a/celebratelayoff.htm We’re in a downturn and it’s going to last a while. And while companies may be trying to find the nicest way to lower the boom, if the boom is falling toward you, there is no 'nice' about it. Unless you make it so – which you can. Click link for entire article. http://lifehacker.com/5057180/batten-down-your-hatches-for-the-financiapocalypse The economic meltdown on Wall Street during the past few weeks is going to trickle down to your street, whether or not you're a big investor in the stock market. Not to sound all doomsday—because goodness knows we're all stressed enough watching the news these days—but chances are things are gonna get ugly this coming winter and continue into an even worse-looking 2009. Click link for entire Article. http://www.micropersuasion.com/2008/09/recession-proof.html The economy is the story of the year. And although Congress is poised to pass a $700 billion bailout of the banking industry, we're not out of the woods. Many feel that a deep global recession is imminent. This means there will be layoffs - perhaps lots of them. To protect your job, you need to ensure that you are personally accountable and adding value every day. Social software and web applications, if applied correctly, are sharp arrows in your quiver. They can also become massive distractions. Here are three techniques using web tools that can help you become more personally accountable in your career. Click link for entire Article. http://www.wikihow.com/Persuade-People-With-Subconscious-Techniques Persuasiveness is one of the most important skills anyone can learn because it is useful in countless situations.At work, at home, and in your social life, the ability to be persuasive and influence others can be instrumental for achieving goals and being happy. Click link for entire Article. http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/08/17/10-efficient-ways-to-save-time-so-you-can-follow-your-dreams/ Time is something we all need more of, but how can you get more of it when there is only 24 hours in a day? Sadly there is no way to put more hours into each day, but what you can do is be more efficient with your time so you can follow your dreams. Here is how I was more efficient during my college years, which allowed me to run a business at the same time. Click link for entire Article. http://lifehacker.com/5054947/top-10-ways-to-stay-energized Even if you're a hyper-organized, task-oriented worker with an expansive mind and endless ambition, you won't get a lot done if your mind and body are demanding you curl up and doze off. Luckily, you can overcome a late night of net surfing, a rough morning, or just the post-lunch stupor without becoming an over-wired mess. We've put together 10 of the best ways to jumpstart your brain and get back into a productive groove, and all of them are tricks you can put to work this Monday. Click link for entire Article. http://lifehacker.com/5054517/the-quit+your+day+job-checklist Click link for entire Article. http://www.wikihow.com/Stay-Awake-at-Work Whether you partied all night, stayed up with a newborn, or lost sleep while finishing up a project, now you're at work and you're having a difficult time staying awake. You promise yourself that you'll get more sleep, if you can just make it through the day without being discovered by your boss with your eyes closed. Here's how. Click link for entire Article. http://lifehacker.com/software/lifehacker-top-10/top-10-ways-to-sleep-smarter-and-better-309030.php Nothing kills your ability to get things done faster than a bad night's sleep. Studies show that sleep deprivation costs Americans significant work productivity; yawning employees can't stay alert, make good decisions, focus on tasks or even manage a friendly mood at the office. There are lots of ways to beat insomnia, increase the quality of your sleep, and master the power nap. Today we've got our top 10 favorite sleep techniques, tips and facts. Click link for entire Article. http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/2008/sep/21/jealousy-detriment-productivity-teamwork/ Envy in competitive academic and work settings can drive students to cheat, sabotage others. Click link for entire Article. http://www.tate.org.uk/tateetc/issue8/fischliweiss_workingitout.htm I like it quite simply because it acknowledges their awareness of the idea of practice rather than production, which indirectly points to the main aspect of what they do that I find really endearing. It's relatively easy to stumble around making a successful work now and again, sandwiched between disasters that never leave the studio, but it's hard to attain good practice. Click link for entire Article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2008/09/15/funny-pictures-to-works-wif-u-todai/ ]]> http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Sense-of-Time Are you one of those people who, when asked how long ago something happened or how long something took, you give a rough estimate that's way off? Or are you chronically late because you're convinced that your morning routine or commute takes 15 minutes when in reality, it takes 25 or 30? Do you cook a dish for 50 minutes rather than 30 (as the recipe instructed) because you "lost track of time"? Some people are better able to judge the passing of time than others, but fortunately, this is an ability that can be developed with the following exercises. Click link for entire Article. http://jofarnold.com/2008/09/10/lifehack-carry-your-portfolio-on-your-iphone/ So here’s the scene - you’re at a networking event and someone asks you “what great projects have you done?” If you’re lucky, you might be able to blurt out something the other person will already know… but it’s more likely they’ll just draw a blank. At this point you’ll probably start explaining your work, but we all know that it’s rare for potential clients to talk nerd and in any case a picture speaks a thousand words. Click link for entire Article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2008/09/10/funny-pictures-showz-management-potential/ ]]> http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/09/03/cb.exceptions.job.search/index.html Throughout the years, we've had it drilled into our heads that résumés have to follow a specific format; we must dress professionally at all times; and always send a cover letter -- no ifs, ands or buts. Au contraire, my friends -- like every rule, there are exceptions to these rigid rules of the job search. Click link for entire Article. http://www.dealbreaker.com/2007/11/anglo_irish_bank_fairy_intern.php Click link for entire Article. http://icanhascheezburger.com/2008/09/04/funny-pictures-you-love-and-never-work-again/ ]]> http://ask.metafilter.com/100629/How-do-I-get-over-my-terror-of-public-speaking Click link for entire Article. http://aedesigndu.blogspot.com/2008/08/compact-academic-calendar-excel.html Professor James Mitchell modified Dave Seah's popular compact calendar for students. The result is the Compact Academic Calendar Excel Template, which starts in September 2008 and goes till September 2009 and provides a small, paper way to block out long-term assignments and projects. The compact calendar template is a free download. Click link for entire Article. http://lifehacker.com/5043707/lifehackers-guide-to-nabbing-the-job-you-want Labor Day weekend is the time to say an unofficial goodbye to summer, to consistent warm weather, to lighter clothes—and maybe to the job that's holding you back. If you're looking to make the leap into a new gig or an entirely new career this fall, there are several online tools and power tips for every stage of the job-seeking journey. Click link for entire Article. http://lifehacker.com/5043382/make-a-comeback-in-a-stalled-job-search We hate to admit it, but there's a really good chance that even with all the right tools, your first round of resumes might very well end up in the back of a filing cabinet, or in a plastic bin next to the interviewer you thought you charmed. But you don't learn without trying, and having your first efforts to switch positions fail gives you time, and some real data, to reflect on what you can change for the next batch. Click link for entire Article. http://lifehacker.com/5042867/tips-for-talking-your-way-into-a-job It takes a lot of work to find a great job, determine what it should pay, and make your resume stand out, but that all led up to the big moment—the one where you stop planning and writing and start actually talking to the people you may soon work with. We're offering up a few tips on staying cool, telling your story without bragging or boring, and being prepared for any curve balls, so take a look before you pick up the pinstripes from the dry cleaners. Click link for entire Article. http://lifehacker.com/5042344/rebuild-your-resume-with-five-simple-fixes Once you've spotted a great job anywhere online and figured out how much moolah to ask for, you need to get your foot in the door. In most cases, your foot is your resume, and every person you've ever met with a job has sincere, if contradictory, advice on making yours shinier than all the others. We've picked out five bits of advice that actually help you plan, write, and present your resume, rather than rely on oldie-but-goody generic advice. Click link for entire Article. http://lifehacker.com/5041815/know-what-salary-to-ask-for-in-your-new-job Questions about salary requirements are one of the very few questions guaranteed to come up during a job interview or screening process, as well as almost always cause some severe awkwardness on both sides. Once you've found a great job, how do you demand what you're worth without sounding arrogant? Click link for entire Article. http://lifehacker.com/5041311/combine-feed+creating-tools-with-email-alerts-to-nab-that-job The end of summer vacation season is a good time to take up the hunt for a new, better job, as hiring managers can look at firm schedules and determine what shortfalls need filling. Click link for entire Article. http://lifehacker.com/5041144/debunking-the-myths-of-multitasking In a fast-paced business culture of "get everything done yesterday," it's easy to admire and reward those busybusy people who always seem to be juggling 14 things at once. But business coach Dave Crenshaw argues that the most common kind of multitasking doesn't boost productivity--it slows you down. Click link for entire Article. http://lifehacker.com/399895/top-10-conversation-hacks A whole lot more than just words passes between people who are talking, so a few simple conversational skills can help you recognize what's really being said and help you lead the discussion your way. Learn how to read body language and facial expressions, de-code euphemisms, ask sensitive questions, criticize constructively, get what you want in negotiations, cut off chatterboxes, and more with our top 10 conversation hacks. Click link for entire Article. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/27/AR2008072701440.html?nav=rss_opinion/columns It happens all the time: Two guys in a garage come up with a cool new technology -- and dream of making it big. A thousand people take time off work to campaign for a visionary politician because they feel they are doing something to change the world. A million kids hit baseballs -- and wonder what it would take to become a pro. Click link for entire Article. http://chronicle.com/wiredcampus/article/2711/are-tech-salaries-skyrocket-for-new-grads Click link for entire Article. http://lifehacker.com/398867/how-to-hack-a-technical-job-interview Job interview master Vj Vijai describes how make the best impression at a technical interview using people skills (versus technical skills). His talk, which happened at O'Reilly's awesome Ignite event, is informative, funny, and short. Click link for entire Article. http://www.thejobbored.com/organize-yourself-create-your-own-personal-personnel-file_411/ You Should Create And Keep Your Own Personnel File. Every employer does it. Your personnel file is a quick and handy reference for your boss. It not only keeps track of every important legal piece of paper relating to you, but provides a quick summary of who you are and what you do/what you’re owed/how you’re performing. Click link for entire Article. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-6_tips_for_landing_your_dream_job-373 Do you have a job that's just like everyone else's? Are you looking for a 9-to-5, but wish you weren't? Do you wish there was another option, one that would lead to an exciting, unique, and fulfilling line of work? Click link for entire Article. http://www.unr.edu/career/students/undergrad/dec2007.htm#enterprise Enterprise Rent-A-Car has once again been named to BusinessWeek’s ranking of the best companies for new college graduates to launch their careers. http://www.unr.edu/career/students/undergrad/dec2007.htm#teach As you complete your undergraduate studies, you are likely considering your different career options and weighing them against your long-term goals. You may be looking forward to graduate studies in law or medicine or be headed for a job with a local corporation or small business. But have you considered addressing the issue of educational inequity, one of our nation’s greatest injustices, as a Teach For America teacher in a low-income community? http://www.unr.edu/career/students/undergrad/dec2007.htm#getready Lindsey Pollak has experienced the world of work as a writer, editor and speaker, but getting to her current state of success was not easy. In Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World Pollack discusses not only her own experience of navigating between college and career but the experiences of many other successful professionals. This book provides step-by-step instructions to beginning your own path to a career that you can be truly passionate about. Pollack admits that the road is not easy and there is a lot of work involved, but the wide variety of advice found in this book can ease the way. http://www.unr.edu/career/students/undergrad/dec2007.htm#fallevents This fall marked another successful set of Career & Internship Fairs for UNR students. Over 500 students attended the Engineering, Technical & Science Fair on Tuesday, November 6th. The next day at the All Majors & Education Fair, another 500 + students came to the old student union to talk with employers about a variety of available career and internship positions. Over 120 companies and organizations came to the UNR campus seeking students to fill position openings. http://www.unr.edu/career/students/undergrad/dec2007.htm#survey According to a survey of graduating students (conducted by the National Association of Colleges & Employers), over 70% of students graduating in 2007 had already begun searching for jobs before graduation. Of those students, over half of them had already accepted offers for the job they would take after graduation. http://www.unr.edu/career/video.aspx Click link for Video http://www.unr.edu/career/videos/experts.html Click link for video http://www.unr.edu/career/videos/students.html Click link for video http://www.unr.edu/career/students/resume.aspx Resume workshop video http://www.unr.edu/career/rss/ Subscribe to this feed so you can get the latest podcasts, event news and other important information.