Finding the Perfect Job

While many people think of freelancing as something that only struggling writers do (i.e., writing product blurbs for porno sites while they plug away at their “novel”), the fact is that almost every industry utilizes freelancers to some extent. With a little ingenuity, entrepreneurial... more >

The Intern Memo is a free email newsletter with a mix of event listings, intern stories and career advice specifically for interns—basically all you need to land the perfect internship and then to get you through it.... more >

Another commencement season has come and gone, leaving in its wake the collective words of hundreds of eminent writers, politicians, and thinkers. (Also, Chuck Norris made a speech.) Since graduates are generally too dizzy with excitement... more >

Our guest blogger today is Kristen Fischer, author of Ramen Noodles, Rent, and Resumes: An After College Guide to Life... more >

Stepping in for ailing Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, Barack Obama took the podium in Middlebury, CT, this weekend as the speaker at Wesleyan's graduation ceremony. Suffice to say that even if his presidential hopes don't pan out, he's got a long career of... more >

Christine Hassler is a life coach and speaker, and she's author of the new book 20 Something Manifesto. In the following excerpt from her book, Hassler describes the art of “smart slacking.” To learn more about her writings... more >

Whether at the interviewing stage or getting ready for your first day at office, it's useful to have a grasp of the "insider" lingo that gets bandied about in different industries. Here's a quick primer on some common phrases and titles in a number of popular industries.... more >

When it comes to finding ways to save time and money online, we’re big fans of Sree Sreenivasan and his weekly “Sree Advice” spot every Thursday morning at 6:20 and... more >

Despite what many of my friends may tell you, I did not get fired. After spending the past eighteen months in a cubicle, I finally decided to quit my job and, as it turns out, to roam the streets of New York humming the theme to “The Greatest American Hero.” Not a bad... more >