Breathe life into your job hunt or simply get the know-how you need to manage your career effectively.

I Hate My Job. Now What? Anne Hubben 08/27/10 Most of the time, finding the answer takes a bit of work with yourself and maybe a coach. Here are some ideas to get you started.

How to Use Your Organs to Impress Hiring Managers Gerry Corbett 08/20/10 Passion is the essence of your persona, and your organs are the tools required to effectively demonstrate the essence of whom and what you are.

Why LinkedIn Matters in a Job Search Dawn Rasmussen 08/13/10 Many employers now are vetting candidates using social media, so having a half-done profile basically is akin to showing up to a job interview in sweat pants.

Career Management Amy Hoover 08/06/10 Proactively managing your career is much easier and bears more fruit than reactively managing your career, and when put in those terms, I'm sure most would agree.

Phone Etiquette Makes an Impression Phyllis Briskman 07/23/10 When did everybody’s business become everybody else’s?

Five Financial Questions to Ask Yourself Now Ted Jenkin 07/16/10 Asking these five questions can help get your financial home in order and allow you to run your family finances like a business.

How to Have a Kick-Ass Interview Elias Jabbe 07/09/10 Pointing out your results and what you did that you weren’t required to do illustrates that you are self-motivated and creative, a go-getter.

Job Interview 2.0: A Crash Course for Social Media Skeptics Sean Duffy 07/02/10 As I’ve said before, it’s more likely that a good marketer can catch up on two or three years of social media developments than a social media expert can compensate for 20 or 30 years of missing marketing experience.

How Can We Get More Heal and Less Hell in Health Care? Phyllis Briskman 06/25/10 When the company you work for is “self,” sometimes the benefits are less than perky.

Here Are Four Ways to Get Yourself Kicked to the Curb Karen Post 06/18/10 Being kicked to any curb is no fun. It means you got dumped, fired, let go, or thrown under the bus.

Concrete Tips on Using Social Media in Your Job Search Elias Jabbe 06/11/10 A balanced mix of research between Linkedin and Facebook (as well as traditional methods) can help job seekers reach their goals more efficiently.

Overcoming the Middle-Management Squeeze Robyn Lahlein 06/04/10 Whether you are a newly promoted manager, are now formally managing a friend, or are now responsible for more people than you ever have been, you’re likely doing all of this with fewer manager “support tools” than you had a few years ago.

Did the Health Care Bill Just Crush My Taxes? Ted Jenkin 05/28/10 Beam me up, Scotty! After reading through the health care bill, the taxes to pay for the plan will make you feel like you are in outer space.

Interview Advantage: Understanding the Problem the Job Attempts to Solve Martin Bihl 05/14/10 One of the most difficult things for people to understand when looking for a job -- whether they’re new to the market or old hands -- is that no one is hiring you because they want to give you a job.

The Ability to Represent Yourself: Don't Leave Home Without It Elias Jabbe 05/07/10 Job seekers can succeed by emphasizing their unique aspects, yet not in a lengthy or off-putting way. There is a fine line between bragging and confidently expressing one's uniqueness.

How to Retain Star Employees While Planning for Succession Robyn Lahlein 04/30/10 Coming out of the 2009 decline, all organizations, and particularly agencies, are more exposed than ever. They are pressed to make up for the lag in 2009, are "resource lean" in all areas, and incredibly exhausted.

Things You Should Not Say During an Interview Jaci Russo 04/23/10 Let’s be honest, interviewing for a job is exciting. You’re overwhelmed with anxiety and stress, and you have to appear as though you’re completely at ease. How fun! Then you have to be prepared to answer questions about your abilities and experience while trying to sound humble and gracious. Slam dunk! You also have to balance your professionalism with your ability to seem personable and conversational, which, of course, many can do in their sleep.

Who Goes on an Interview With You? Stephen Kindel 04/16/10 Sigmund Freud once wrote that every time you take someone to bed, you and your partner bring all of the past to bed with you -- domineering parents, past relationships, cultural attitudes, and more. The bed is so crowded and so scary that making love is best done in the dark under covers. Much the same can be said about job interviews.

Great Small Business Tax Deductions Ted Jenkin 04/05/10 When you're totaling up your business's expenses at the end of the year, don't overlook these 14 common business deductions.

Why Internships Are Important Jaci Russo 03/30/10 College internships are extremely valuable for those who want hands-on, real-world experience while completing their degree requirements. In addition to gaining great experience to complete your classroom learning, college internships allow students to develop their résumés and portfolios. They also have the potential to make valuable industry contacts that can be essential to landing the ideal job upon graduation.

The Gap (Or, What I Did Last Summer) Amy Hoover 03/26/10 There are likely many of you faced now with a résumé issue -- the gap in full-time employment without a meaningful freelance or contract assignment to fill the space. There are many ways to address this, and I can give you some solutions so you need not fret too much.

Using Résumé Filters to Create Your Personal Brand DNA Stephen Kindel 03/19/10 Potential employers don’t just drop hints about what they want. They are as explicit as possible because they want to limit the deluge of résumés that will flow their way. By being specific, they can “score” an application on the basis of how many of their criteria you meet.

Ten Overlooked Tax Deductions Ted Jenkin 03/12/10 April 15 is right around the corner. Before it's too late, refer to these helpful tips to identify all possible tax deductions.

Stay Sane While Looking for a Job Anne Hubben 03/05/10 In my work as a career coach, I often talk to job seekers who have been searching for months and getting no results. They've sent out hundreds of résumés, contacted everyone they know, and attended career events without any luck.

Nine Reasons Recruiters Never Call Jim Stroud 02/26/10 Have you ever wondered why a recruiter never called after you submitted your résumé? If so, you are not alone. Here are nine scenarios and some advice.

Designing to Win Ana Paula Rodrigues 02/19/10 Every year, design organizations and magazines send elaborate call-for-entry campaigns, enticing hopeful designers to enter their work. The process, fees, and paperwork can be daunting to some, but keeping an eye on the prize can be easier than people think.

2010: The Year of the Underdog Heidi Ehlers 02/12/10 It's 2010. The Year of the Underdog. The year that often follows The Year of The Big Shakedown. The Year of The Big Shakedown is also referred to as The Year that The Coasters Became Toast.

Syndicate! Stephen Kindel 01/29/10 Face it. There is a lot of bad creative out there, especially at the local advertising level. The way to change that, and to grab a lot of business for yourself is to think syndication.

What If Tiger Woods Were A Stock? Ted Jenkin 01/22/10 Have you ever asked yourself around a specific investment you have whether you should buy, sell, or hold the investment? If Tiger Woods were a stock in today’s marketplace, the big question you should be asking yourself is should I buy, sell, or hold Tiger Woods?

Transitioning To An Agency Gig - Or, Be Careful What You Wish For Amy Hoover 01/15/10 A frequent question I've been asked over the years is posed by people who haven't worked at an ad agency but want to. They ask "How can I break in?" There is no easy answer folks, but I do have some advice to help you.

Volunteering Creates Contacts Stephen Kindel 01/08/10 One of the problems with being out of work is that it suddenly gives you a lot of extra time to fill. Getting a job is a full time job in itself, but after you’ve visited all the job sites, and called around to the people you know, trying to stir the waters, you may find that you still have some extra time on your hands.

Smart Money Tips Ted Jenkin 12/18/09 You just got married, but you may not have realized that your money did as well. One of you is a spender and one is a saver! How in the world will you make it work.

Know How vs. Know Who – What Do Employers Really Want? Stephen Kindel 12/11/09 In a shrinking economy, where companies struggle to maintain market share, let alone grow it, many jobs are what a friend of mine describes as “know who” jobs.

Is a HSA the Best Medical Plan Option for You? Ted Jenkin 12/04/09 A Health Savings Account is a savings product that offers a different way for consumers to pay for their health care. HSA's enable you to pay for current health expenses and save for future qualified medical and retiree health expenses on a tax-free basis.

Using Phone Interviews To Your Advantage Danny Flamberg 11/20/09 Phone interviews are very subjective. While there are many best practices in terms of asking good questions, there are virtually no consistent practices in how interviewers score the results.

Freelancing: If You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get Stephen Kindel 11/13/09 If you do a lot of freelance creative work, you might wonder what set you on the freelance path in the first place. In the old jobs-a-plenty economy, the answer might have been creative freedom, or indecision about how you wanted to spend your future and who you wanted to spend it with – the old failure to commit problem.

Your Resume (Your Ticket) Jaci Russo 11/06/09 When applying for a job, remember that you are trying to impress someone. That doesn’t mean don’t be true to yourself, but you do want to put your best, most impressive foot forward.

Build Your Credibility Bank Stephen Kindel 10/30/09 Linkedin.com and Spoke.com are ways to stay in touch, along with the ubiquitous Facebook and MySpace pages. But if you’re going to use them to your best benefit, you have to set up a credibility bank.

I’m a Freelancer . . . Should I Set Up a Corporation? Ted Jenkin 10/23/09 If you are starting a business as a freelancer, you have a choice of the legal type of business structure (entity) that you choose. There are advantages and disadvantages among them.

Metrics, Metrics, Metrics Stephen Kindel 10/16/09 Knowing the metrics of each job, and how well you met them, helps you put your best foot forward... it can also get you better jobs and higher pay.

When Enthusiasm Borders on Stalking Joselle Spinoza 10/09/09 Before writing this, I asked a few fellow recruiters what topic I should cover and they came back with a resounding reply: “Stalking!” Stalkers wind up looking desperate and we all know, if you’re desperate, it means no one wants you. If no one wants you, you can’t be any good.

5 Financial Secrets to Know When You Look For a New Job Ted Jenkin 10/02/09 Everybody dreams of that perfect new job -- a great office, an even better title and of course, the perfect compensation. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before you accept a new job. Look beyond the salary and get the whole package.

How Not To Get Dinged by a Recruiter Anne Hubben 09/25/09 When you’re looking for a job or freelance gig, everybody wants to get past the gatekeeper and in front of the actual hiring manager. Here’s a list of 10 things to watch out for when applying and interviewing for a job.

The Job Search Plan: The Most Important Tool Ever in Your Arsenal Dawn Rasmussen 09/18/09 Here are some suggestions on how to chart your course, add some structure to your day, and give yourself definable goals to give you that sense of order that you had within the workplace.

Job Searching Secrets from the Frontlines Jenna (Gruhala) Oltersdorf 09/11/09 In the marketing industry, you’re expected to be creative … so why is this not being translated into your resume? Sadly, many resumes look nearly identical and do nothing in order to grab the reader’s interest.

Job Search 101 Amy Hoover 09/04/09 Originally published in February 09, this piece is among the most popular career advice articles on our site. Enjoy the read and holiday weekend.

Do's and Don’ts to Consider When Building Your Online Portfolio Heidi Ehlers 08/28/09 A reality that has withstood the transition from an old school to online: A portfolio that is beautifully presented and thoughtful is a joy to review. It looks good, it has wonderful work, it is neat and tidy, and there are no typos.

Tips for Job Seekers in the PR & Marketing Field Amy Howell 08/21/09 While it is unfortunate that many companies have opted to lay off marketing and public relations professionals, I believe the other side of that coin points to a healthy re-shuffling of resources and creation of new, re-defined career opportunities for many.

Digging Deep Jaci Russo 08/14/09 You always do your research before you put yourself on the line. Now try applying this lesson to your job search.

Thx 4 UR Email Joselle Spinoza 08/07/09 The decision to take a job is, I’d say, second only in importance to that of choosing a spouse. If you don’t take this seriously enough to avoid overly casual text and typos in your correspondence, we’ll assume you aren’t as interested in the role as the candidate we’re interviewing tomorrow.

The Ten Job Hunting Blunders Many People Make Heidi Ehlers 07/31/09 It's true. And it's common. Most people know what they DON'T want, not what they DO want. They move away from unpleasant, instead of toward fabulous. That's because one is much clearer than the other.

I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough... Amy Hoover 07/24/09 In trying times, the biggest enemy you can face is yourself. The voice in your head can fling some of the nastiest insults you're ever likely to hear. The trick: fight back.

Cleaning Up Your Social Media Closet Tracy Cote 07/17/09 Would you wear a dirty, tattered, or mismatched suit to an interview? Of course not! Yet many people allow their social media profiles to be a mess when looking for a job. Maybe they don’t know any better. Don’t let yourself be one of those people!

This Ain't Burger King Amy Hoover 07/10/09 And you don't get to have it your way. Sorry folks, but that's how things are as a Job Seeker right now. Yes Employers are behaving badly (phone calls or emails not returned, disappearing acts in the middle of the interview process, you know the drill) but it's in direct response to how they were treated from 1996-2000, or 2004-2008 when YOU called the shots.

I do, I do, I Really-Really do! Amy Hoover 06/26/09 There are still some good fish out there in the sea, and many of you will be lucky enough to be introduced to them and live happily ever after. Ever after is relative - marriages and employment tenures don't last forever these days - but you you won't know until you try.

Value Add Joselle Spinoza 06/12/09 Recruiters want to know what you bring to the table. It’s even more the case these days. When you hear numbers like 2000 people have applied for one job at an institution used to receiving 20 applications per position, you know there is some very fast scanning of resumes going on.

A Bad Deal Amy Hoover 06/05/09 Sometimes you just know when it's time to settle down - find that special someone, get hitched, and live happily ever after. And sometimes you want it so badly that you can't see the red flags popping up telling you to run the other way. Job hunting when you really need a job can produce the same blinders that love will. Even if you're ok with Mr.-Right-Now, there are some bad eggs to avoid at all costs - Mr. Never.

Meet the Parents Amy Hoover 05/29/09 It's probably the most unnerving part of the interview process - meeting the CEO/Top-Dog. But if you look at it like you're meeting the parents of your new love interest, it may help you pass with flying colors and be one step closer to that offer.

Recession Guide for Designers Ana Paula Rodrigues 05/15/09 In difficult times people get creative — and creative people must find new ways to use resources wisely. Whether you work as an in-house designer at a large company, own your own design firm, or work as a freelancer, the recession has no doubt affected you or someone you know.

Is it OK to Settle? Amy Hoover 05/08/09 Everyone wants a great job, just like everyone wants a great spouse or partner. But in this economy can you afford to hold out for Mr. Right, or should you settle for Mr. Right-Now?

How To Prepare For Interviews Jean Cormier 05/01/09 Okay we’ve all read these tips before. It’s not brain surgery, but somehow the art of interviewing still eludes us. You think of yourself as a “people person,” but then somehow all intelligent thought seems to vanish as you blankly stare back at the recruiter. So here are a few quick tips to help prepare you for that hard-earned interview.

Job Advice Q&A Amy Hoover 04/17/09 I was honored to participate in AdweekMediaConnect's live chat session on 4/15. Through the course of an hour answering questions in real-time, I discovered there were some smaller issues addressed that may benefit anyone reading this column.

101 for Recent Grads Lauren Loeb 04/10/09 If you are a college senior preparing to graduate in May, The Steve Miller Band said it best, “Well, I been lookin’ real hard and I’m tryin’ to find a job but it just keeps gettin’ tougher everyday”

Career Kama Sutra (or, Positioning Yourself) Amy Hoover 04/03/09 Back when there were no jobs in the industry in 2001 & 2002, “Consultant” was the resume term du jour. It’s 2009 and everything old is new again.

Your Righteous Resume Amy Hoover 03/27/09 I have seen some truly bad looking resumes in my time. And I mean bad. You don't necessarily have to have the best resume ever created or pay a firm to write one for you...

Nail the Interview Amy Hoover 03/13/09 Interviews are your big chance to make it happen. A lot can ride on the outcome; often there's not a 2nd chance. But hey, no pressure right? A lot has been said and written about interviews in the past but I continue to receive questions about best practices and tips so it's obviously a timeless subject. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind.

Patience in the Job Hunt – A Virtue? Amy Hoover 03/06/09 Many adages revolve around the idea of having patience and that you will be rewarded for it. But how virtuous can you be when job hunting? And when do you show your take-charge and aggressive side that so many employers seem to value?

Salary and Title Expectations Amy Hoover 02/27/09 You don’t have a lot of bargaining power if you receive a job offer these days. But there are some rules to keep in mind that will help keep your expectations in line and guide you through the process.

How to Get Headhunters to Do Back Flips For You Heidi Ehlers 02/20/09 Distinguish yourself as being one of the best that every headhunter wants to know.

How to Make a Name for Yourself From Day One Phyllis Briskman 09/03/01 Fantasizing about that perfect name is how the marketing world thinks in their never-ending branding quest.

How to Make a Name for Yourself From Day One Phyllis Briskman 01/01/01 Fantasizing about that perfect Jacob, Malia, Douglas, or Sasha is how the marketing world thinks in their never-ending branding quest.