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The Ghostbusters Guide to Management

The Ghostbusters Guide to Management

You have probably seen Ghostbusters a number of times without realizing how some of the principles presented in the film can be applied to management. This infographic done with Mindflash, looks at how it’s time for all you managers to take your cues from Peter, Raymond, Egon, and Louis.

The Dollars And Cents Of Workshifting

The Dollars And Cents Of Workshifting

If a picture’s worth 1000 words, this one says it all. It was prepared by  Citrix Online based on work we did over the last couple years to quantify the benfits of telework.

New ResumeBear Movie Launched!

New ResumeBear Movie Launched!

Today marks the release of the latest informational video from ResumeBear, highlighting the simplicity and effectiveness of its online resume delivery system. This 3 and a half minute long video walks newcomers through the simple steps to creating, editing, sending and tracking of their online resume. This video (Hi-res version) shows the 1 minute sign-up [...]

11 Commandments For Smart Negotiating

11 Commandments For Smart Negotiating

In the early part of this decade, the Commerce Department estimated that U.S. businesses would need to hire one million new computer scientists, engineers, systems analysts and computer programmers by 2005. That was five years ago!

Yet graduates with degrees in computer science are still being produced at a fraction of the rate needed. Even though the current economic climate has produced a “seller’s market” in employment opportunities, The Information Technology Association of America reports shortages of web experts and other information-technology specialists, and similar shortages are cropping up in other industries as well.

How to Ask for a Raise

How to Ask for a Raise

Do you think you deserve more for what you do at work? Here’s how to ask for a salary increase. It happens occasionally. The boss notices what a great job you’re doing and he/she spontaneously offers you a raise. Yes, it does happen. But in most of our worlds, if you want a raise, you need to ask for it. If you want to ask for a raise but aren’t sure how, here are some dos, don’ts, and Power Phrases.

College Graduate Salaries

The average salary for college graduate jobs is $46,000. Average college graduate salaries can vary greatly due to company, location, industry, experience and benefits. This salary was calculated using the average salary for all jobs with the term “college graduate” anywhere in the job listing.   Average College Graduate Salaries In USD as of Jun [...]

Top Paid Majors Among College Class of 2010

Top Paid Majors Among College Class of 2010

Which college majors command the highest starting salaries? Engineering majors dominate the list of top-paid bachelor’s degrees, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

10 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Jobs

10 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Jobs

Popular Mechanical Engineering Degree Jobs Methodology Jobs ranked by popularity among graduates. Annual pay for Bachelors graduates without higher degrees from all colleges. See full methodology for more.

Best Undergraduate College Degrees By Salary

Best Undergraduate College Degrees By Salary

We’ve all heard that English majors often struggle to make ends meet while electrical engineers rake in the cash. Is that true? Yes, but don’t give up hope. Take a look below at our list of best undergrad college degrees by salary and you’ll see that the engineers and scientists fare better financially. Best Undergrad [...]

Top 10 Party Colleges by Salary Potential

Top 10 Party Colleges by Salary Potential

Top Party Colleges By Salary Potential Methodology Annual pay for Bachelors graduates without higher degrees. Typical starting graduates have 2 years of experience; mid-career have 15 years. See full methodology for more.