"Low stress" and "educational" aren't words that are too often associated with job-hunting, but they are both accurate ways to describe the strange beast that is the informational interview. Many companies offer informational interviews through their HR department. They are the perfect way to get you're foot in the door because they're easier to score than regular interviews.

Want to land your dream job? Time to seize the carpe and stop being shy! Many people think it is unfathomable to contact someone they’ve never met, particularly if that someone is successful

As a senior or recent college graduate, you have one very unique job resource at your disposal: your college’s career services and alumni offices. Some career centers are great and some are not so great, but the question is, why not?

“Every good job-hunt starts in your own backyard.” No one has ever said that, but we’re saying it now and hopefully it will catch on. Not everyone has tons of great networking contacts at their beck and call, but almost everyone has friends and family. No reason not to start with them.

Today’s tip comes from Nicole Crimaldi, a commercial banker and career advice specialist at WomenCo.

You might be surprised, but I feel strongly that Twitter can lead you to the next chapter of your career. Here's why:

If you’re networking like you’re supposed to, you’ll be racking up contacts all the time: at parties, at Thanksgiving, on the plane, and anywhere else you meet interesting people.

Today is a very special day. No, not because we have a new president who most people don't hate (though that is pretty cool). And not because Real World: Brooklyn is on (also cool). Rather, we're excited to welcome our new readers from WomenCo, a fantastic resource

While cleaning up your online identity is an important step to take before sending out applications to snoopy employers, the ‘net is also a great place to self-promote, get your name out there, and network your way to sweet jobs.

When billboard advertisers do their job right, you momentarily forget how invasive it is to have our public space plastered in ads.

A position advertising itself as "The Best Job in the World" is making the rounds on the 'net and picking up a lot of press. How much? Even my MOM emailed it to me! Here's a brief job description: