Career

The recovering pandemic economy has proven to be a job-seeker's market, with nearly 48 million people quitting a job last year and 76 million taking a new one.

I've come with my lawyer, just in case. I'll admit I'm out of practice.

With over four million people quitting their jobs each month during the first quarter of 2022 and 44% of workers currently looking for new jobs, it’s entirely possible that someone on your team could leave in the near term.

Your day, like everyone else’s, is only 24 hours. Yet, somehow, certain people seem to be able to get more done than others. Their secret? Time management—how you plan, prioritize, and produce, day in and day out.

During a job interview, your nerves and adrenaline may be at an all-time high. That’s why it helps to be prepared. Ideally, the actual experiences and skills that you share will help you stand out. But how you end the interview can leave a really critical last impression.

These techniques will help you impress the hiring manager. 3 minute ReadCongratulations, you’ve got a job interview—and it’s even with a company you’re keen to work for. But after the initial euphoria wears off, fears may set in. Now you’ve got to prep and make sure you perform well.

Five tips to help you adjust to a new workplace — especially if it’s been awhile.

Workplace advice columnist Alison Green answers all your questions about office life. Got a question for her? Email askaboss@nymag.com. Despite this, I am not getting interviews outside of my area. I’ve only gotten interviews for places that are local to me.

Stuffing your résumé and LinkedIn profile with generic buzzwords can be off-putting to potential employers, but it’s far worse when you recite them during an interview. 5 minute ReadIt’s fair to say that most people aren’t typically asked to describe themselves to others on a regular basis.

Bestselling author Marcus Buckingham is a researcher and entrepreneur, and has a new book called Love and Work: How to Find What You Love, Love What You Do, and Do It for the Rest of Your Life.

Welcome to Paycheck to Paycheck, where workers across the U.S. share how much they earn, how they got to their salary and their best negotiating tips. Ready to join the salary transparency conversation? Apply to be a part of the series here.

Consider using a few of these hidden tools on the platform when conducting your job search. 7 minute ReadMany job seekers struggle to know what type of work to look for in the first place. For a searcher who’s still in the process of exploring, here is a way to proceed.

“If you think you should get promoted, you should go get another offer in the market,” a former boss once told me. “That’s the fastest way to get promoted and get paid more,” they added. “And right now, that’s the only way you’re going to get promoted.

You might understandably pause when asked at a job interview about your greatest weaknesses. You might also understandably dread the question coming up. And you wouldn’t be alone. You want to respond without casting doubt about your ability to do the job, while also being honest.

I was two months away from graduating with a degree in English Literature when I was offered a full-time executive business administrator role at Microsoft. Here's how I did it. During my last semester at Brigham Young University, I realized I needed to line up a job.