Martha I. Finney

Your job may be new but that doesn't necessarily mean your colleagues will be strangers. How do you handle unfinished business on a new job?

In these times of high unemployment, you're the one who should really care about job satisfaction.

Successful careers depend on great networking more than ever before. But, beware, the person you're depending on to open doors for you could conceivably be shutting opportunities down instead

If your political beliefs aren't necessary for the job you want, keep them off your resume.

No one likes to hear the words, "We've decided to go with another candidate." Still, the way you handle rejection could take you far in landing the job you really want.

We have a lot to worry and be angry about during these uncertain times. But letting anger drive our approach to life, health, and job search just punishes us even more.

The worst part of being out of work is the risk of being isolated. When left alone with your thoughts, it's easy to start believing that you have no network, no social groups, to tap into to begin your job search process.  Here's how to get out from under that spell.

It's important to keep your mind open to new ideas and try new experiences -- even if they might ooch you out of your comfort zone now and then. But keep your wits about you -- and your wallet in your pocket. No one should go broke, or even lose their life, for the sake of expanding their horizons.

Too many people start a new job search without catching up with how they've changed since the last time they were looking for a job. Answer just a few questions for yourself and you'll have a better chance of making sure that the job you're looking for is the job that perfect for who you are now.