To land your dream gig in today's cutthroat job market, you'll need a resume that blows hiring managers out of their chairs. To help, I scoured the Web for nine tips that will help you rock rewriting your resume. … [Read more...]
What to Do If Your Employer Cuts Your Hours
April 6, 2009 By
Has your employer recently reduced your hours at your hourly or part-time job? You’re not alone. In this recession, reduced hours are affecting young workers more than any other age group. If your boss cuts your hours, it’s not an easy time to … [Read more...]
Tips for the Under 30 and Underemployed
March 31, 2009 By
The media spotlight often shines on the unemployed, but many Americans under 30 face an equally frustrating problem---they have educations and skills but work in jobs below their earning potential. If this is you, the right combination of … [Read more...]
How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
March 2, 2009 By
Anybody looking for a job right now knows---it’s a jungle out there. Unless you are looking in recession-proof fields, jobs are few and far between, and thousands of workers are losing their jobs every day. Put simply, competition is cutthroat. … [Read more...]
How to Manage Money When You're Unemployed
January 12, 2009 By
Are you out of work, short on cash, and wondering how the heck you are going to feed yourself or your family in the weeks ahead? Don't panic. Here’s how to develop a sound strategy for managing money while unemployed so you can stop worrying and … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Layoff
January 12, 2009 By
Layoffs are everywhere these days. My employer axed 20 more of my coworkers on Friday, and every week I hear about friends losing jobs at various companies nationwide. Layoffs suck, but given the recession we’re in, they aren’t a surprise. And … [Read more...]
What to Do If Your Employer Cuts Its 401(k) Match Benefit
November 18, 2008 By
The stock market isn’t the only thing that might be beating up on your 401(k) retirement plan; many employers are cutting 401(k) plan matching benefits as a way to reign in expenses, the Wall Street Journal reports. What should you do if your … [Read more...]
Do You Believe Work Clothes are an Investment?
October 27, 2008 By
News surfaced last week about Republican donors spending over $100,000 in less than a month on vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s wardrobe. Now I think most prudent folks would balk at anybody dropping tens of thousands at Neiman Marcus, … [Read more...]
Will You Be Laid Off? Spot the Warning Signs
October 20, 2008 By
Fortunately, twentysomethings are not usually the first employees to be laid off when an economic downturn forces employers to cut staff. After all, relative to more experienced employees, we’re cheap. But we’re not immune from being laid off … [Read more...]
How to Get Hired in a Recession: Eight Tips for Job Hunting in Today’s Tough Times
October 13, 2008 By
Landing a new job is never a cakewalk, but today’s tough economy is sure to make it especially difficult. Whether you are fishing for a first job out of school, recently laid off, or just ready to make a change, being prepared and having the right … [Read more...]
I'm David Weliver. At 26, I had NO savings and NO financial plan. I was maxed out, stressed out, and fed up. Then, I changed. I repaid $80k of debt, tripled my income, and bought a home. I'll show you how to get similar results. 