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At one point or another, many of us have been stuck with a job that wasn’t necessarily in our field of interest. That can be bad for the employee in question, of course -- but a new psychological study shows that it’s bad for business, as well.

Interview Strategy: It’s not about quantity, it’s about quality. If you keep your answers short, and bite that tongue, you may actually land a job.

This page teaches more than 100 tools and techniques that you can use to think about your career, and decide where you want it to go.

You’ve written a compelling job ad that hits all the hot points. You’ve distributed it widely. You’ve even managed to get it high up on search results pages. Despite all that, the number of applications is disappointing.

Begin plotting your next career move ASAP.

Being "over qualified" for a job isn't something you think about often.

Little mistakes on your resume can cause you big frustrations during your job search. Don't get caught with these resume mistakes!

Did you ever think you could get fired by simply clicking the harmless "liking" a Facebook page? Find out why this has raised concerns.

Remember the days when looking for a new job involved the Sunday newspaper classified section and a black magic marker? Thanks to technology, looking for a job today seems to require an advanced degree in data analysis.

Everyone needs a little nudge sometimes to get them back on track. Here are three ways to get inspired at work without even leaving your desk!

It turns out a little thanks can go a long way, especially when it comes to improving your chances of getting a job.

Tips for your next job interview: This answering technique preserves composure and provides clear logical answers to almost any question.

Group interviews can be intimidating, but they also can work in your favor--if you follow this tip.

To survive, you must be flexible enough to let your job shape you. But to excel you must then be strong enough to mold your job to fit you

Every day, thousands of job candidates in the region are out looking for a job. The truth is that many of them, especially newer job candidates, make at least one mistake in the process. The worst part is that many of these mistakes are avoidable.

Do you have any questions for me? Be sure to answer this interview question wisely. Here are 10 good (and bad) questions for employers.

It amazes me how this fundamentally sound advice is still clearly not being followed in the majority of resumes.

Fill your resume with performance statements instead of fluff and you will see a dramatic improvement in your job search results.

These four words will undermine your confidence and prevent you from landing your next job.

The hiring manager calls with great news: the job is yours. Phew, the hard part is over, right? Maybe not. Determining whether to take a job offer can — and should — be a difficult decision.

“There’s a sense that a profile with no character has probably been scraped of some racy stuff or else the person has no social skills and won’t fit in.” Either way, that resume has been moved to the bottom of the pile.

Don't let the interviewer ask all the questions. You should be asking these 11 questions when you meet with a hiring manager.