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Advice: How Do I Get a Job as a Dog-Walker?

It can be hard to figure out how to break into, and manage having, a side job. Especially if it's a more creative or unusual job than a gig at the mall. Kat has decided that she wants to try her hand at dog walking an…
Advice: Should I Hold Out for the Job I Want?

There are so many factors to consider when you're hunting for a job. One thing some must think about is the possibility of settling. Kat is asking about that in her recent Advice post:While job searching is a lot of…
4 Things I've Learned from Job Interviews

Image Source Since graduating in May, I've gone on several interviews. While I've yet to land any permanent jobs, I continue to go on interviews because I feel that, with each interview, I get better at being intervie…
How to Deal with 5 Different Types of Interviewers

Cnn.com and Career Builder has another helpful list for those out there job hunting. You've got your suit on, your resume printed and you're ready to go for the interview. But what should you expect from the interview…
When it Comes to Finding Work, "Normal" is Relative

Thus far, 2010 has not been the better year for finding a job that we were hoping for. Recessionwire reports that the average worker currently spends 30.2 weeks looking for work before getting hired—that's 17.5 weeks…
Advice: How Do I Quit My Job?

Over in Dollarish advice, user BimBo_HiPPo@xanga asks: I work for a family friend, they came looking for me and not the other way round. I was recommended by the brother-in-law. I took it with a casual position in mi…
How Long Do You Stay at a Job?

Every once in a while when I start a job, I can tell right away that it's just not for me. It might be the people, the work, the commute, whatever—but I just know that this isn't anything more than a temporary source…
Blizzards: Bad for Jobs

As if soggy feet weren't enough of a problem, February's blizzards are wreaking havoc on the economy, according to CNNMoney. Experts forecast that 90,000 to 150,000 jobs might be lost this month because of the snow.…
Advice: How do I schedule a job interview without quitting my current job?

My job right now is okay, but I'm interesting in shopping around for other opportunities. Of course, I wouldn't want to quit (or lose) my current position until I had a sure thing lined up. The trouble is, I don't unde…
Turn Your Talents into Extra Cash

Whether you're a student or already holding a full- or part-time job, you might be interested in making some extra money without committing to a regularly scheduled gig. The Bargainist has a neat list of freelance-type…