Employers lurk online

October 10, 2008

We know employers and recruiters use social networking sites to vet job candidates and even see what current employees are up to.

Recent columns

• Downturn doesn't deter some business school students

  October 3, 2008

  Imagine you're a business student and you've been eyeing career prospects on Wall Street.

• Looking for a holiday job? There's no time like right now

  September 26, 2008

  If you're thinking about looking for a holiday job to earn extra cash, take advantage of employee discounts and gain some experience along the way, don't wait any longer.

• Looking for employment in tough economic times

  September 12, 2008

  It's a tough time to look for a new job, whether you're unemployed or looking for a better opportunity.

• Md. among top areas for entrepreneurial zeal

  May 12, 2008

  Maryland is a pretty spirited place for entrepreneurial activity.

• Gen X employees lost in the shuffle

  November 26, 2007

  If you're a Baby Boomer, employers are worried about filling gaps left by your generation's flood of pending retirements. If you're a 20-something worker, employers are trying to figure out how to attract and keep you.

• Wasting away the workday

  July 30, 2007

  Admit it, you spend way too much time surfing the Web or socializing at work.

• A messy desk can breed success

  March 19, 2007

  For all those office workers who've been chided or mocked for your messy desks, you can finally claim victory.

• Double dating with the boss?

  February 19, 2007

  What would you do if your boss asked you on a double date?

• Mentors can help steer a career

  February 12, 2007

  Before I decided to switch jobs at The Sun more than a year ago, I sought advice from everyone -- friends, colleagues and family.

• Working from home can create dilemmas

  January 29, 2007

  As much as we want flexibility in our jobs, we seem to be burdened by our own doubts. Would I appear less committed? How would it affect my career? What would my colleagues think?

• Keys to crafting a first-rate resume

  January 15, 2007

  Think of a resume as a personal advertisement, where you're trying to sell yourself to a prospective match. A resume should stand out to a hiring manager who's looking for the right person for a company.

• Firms turn to video job interviews

  January 8, 2007

  The next time you snag that job interview, you may be asked to do it via video.

• Web a hot spot for job hunters

  January 1, 2007

  During this time of the year, many workers are looking for new careers.

• Bullying happens at work, too

  December 4, 2006

  Bullying doesn't stop when you graduate from the playground.

• Being home for the holidays a nice perk

  November 27, 2006

  If you were like me, you waited a little too long to ask for time off on days surrounding the holidays.

• What workers want? Better pay

  November 20, 2006

  When it comes to benefits that attract and retain workers, bosses and their employees are far apart on what matters.

• Don't forget office party etiquette

  November 13, 2006

  It seems like practically every workplace has an office-party-gone-bad story. A worker who has had one too many drinks. Or an intoxicated employee who reveals his or her true feelings about colleagues or the boss.

• Foot in mouth? Come on, be brave

  November 6, 2006

  You often hear stories of workers inadvertently sending an e-mail meant for a colleague to the entire office, or even worse -- to their boss.

• 'Tis the season -- to find a job

  October 30, 2006

  Ahhh, the holidays.

• Advice for handling office cliques

  October 23, 2006

  Does your office remind you of high school?

• Connections help kick-start a career

  October 16, 2006

  Networking is as important to your career as location is to real estate.

• Pay raises not out of the question

  October 9, 2006

  I recently got a nice pay raise. I didn't have to negotiate for one because my salary increase was guaranteed under a contract.

• Bosses can benefit from feedback

  October 2, 2006

  Here's some news that confirms what workers have known all along: Bosses think they're doing a great job managing, while their workers have a different view.

• Think before you surf at work

  September 25, 2006

  Think twice about what you write in your e-mails, which Web sites you browse and what you say on the telephone.

• Dealing with daily distractions

  September 18, 2006

  We've all been there: It's already 3 p.m., and we still have 101 tasks to complete.

• You've got mail -- you're fired

  September 11, 2006

  The e-mail message to RadioShack Corp. employees said: "The work force reduction notification is currently in progress. Unfortunately your position is one that has been eliminated."

• Surveys signal job frustration

  September 4, 2006

  It's Labor Day, and we should celebrate. After all, we get a day off from work. (Well, most people do.)

• Avoid common interview mistakes

  August 28, 2006

  There are some job seekers who still don't get it. You need to be well prepared for an interview. It's often the first face-to-face interaction with a potential employer.

• Balancing weight with the office job

  August 21, 2006

  If you think your job is making you fat, well, you're on to something.

• For exit interview, employ tact

  August 14, 2006

  It's tempting when leaving a job to chew out the employer with a litany of reasons for the departure.

• When on job hunt, no summer break

  August 7, 2006

  Forget the dog days of summer. When it comes to job searches, there is no vacation.

• Career change can be difficult call

  July 31, 2006

  On many occasions, my friends and I discuss whether we've picked the right jobs or careers. We second-guess our college majors, think about other professional possibilities and assess the reality of going back to school.

• Are pens, paper free for taking?

  July 17, 2006

  As a reporter, I get a free supply of notebooks and pens. It comes with the job.