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The Coolest Jobs | Useful Commute Podcast

Do you have a job that makes you want to get up in the morning? Do you have a career that others wish they had? In this podcast, Alexandra Levit, a twenty and thirty-something career expert and author of "How'd You Score That Gig?" discusses some of the coolest jobs...

Tags: BNET Staff, Workforce Management, Career, Human Resources, Recruitment & Selection, Internet, Job, Professional Development, Podcasts

Blog posts 2008-05-28

Why Where You Live Is More Important Than Ever | Useful Commute Podcast

More than 40 million Americans move each year. In this podcast, Richard Florida, bestselling author of "Who's Your City?," explains how our choice of living location affects our jobs and career success, as well as the people we meet and marry. He discusses what cities are best for recent college...

Tags: BNET staff, Career, Internet, Podcasts, Professional Development

Blog posts 2008-05-05

Useful Commute: Going Back to B-School

Long considered a golden ticket to career success, MBAs have recently lost some of their luster for hiring managers and executives. BNET blogger and business school student Jenna Miller discusses the pros and cons of getting the degree and what you need to consider — unexpected costs, time management,...

Tags: MBA, BNET staff, Career, Professional Development, Hiring

Blog posts 2008-02-18

Useful Commute: Use LinkedIn to Advance Your Career

It's not what you know, but who you know that counts -- and LinkedIn is capitalizing on that adage. We talk to Mario Sundar, LinkedIn's community evangelist, about how to get the most out of the professional networking site. Learn how to use LinkedIn to find a new job, expand...

Tags: Career, Professional Development, Networking, LinkedIn, BNET staff

Blog posts 2007-10-22

Useful Commute: Grindhopping

If the corporate grind is keeping you down, consider a career alternative called "grindhopping." In this show, self-proclaimed grindhopper Laura Vanderkam explains how to skip the long hours, low pay and lackluster rewards while going after your dreams. by BNET staff

Tags: Professional Development, Career, Commute, BNET staff

Blog posts 2007-08-27

Useful Commute: The New Rules for Success

In this show, learn how to succeed in your career on your own terms. Sound brazen? Perhaps. But our guest, Penelope Trunk, says a take-charge attitude is the only way to get ahead in today's job market. Trunk is a career columnist for the Boston Globe. Her syndicated column runs...

Tags: BNET staff, Career, Professional Development

Blog posts 2007-08-07

Video: Manage Your Manager

Smart or stupid, friendly or frigid, helpful or hindrance -- you don't get to pick who will be your boss. Try these tips to master the proper care and feeding of the most important relationship in your career. by BNET staff

Tags: Friendly, Career, Marketing, BNET staff, Video, Professional Development, Corporate Communications

Blog posts 2007-06-26

Welcome to the New BNET

If you've been a long-time BNET user, you might have noticed a few changes. Actually, you've probably noticed a lot of changes, because we've rebuilt BNET from the ground up. And if you're a first time visitor, we're glad to have you aboard. Either way, we hope you'll like what...

Tags: Productivity, Professional Development, BNET staff, Career

Blog posts 2007-01-27

10 Ways to Upgrade Your Look

Do you dress like a boss-to-be or a permanent underling? Here are 10 simple ways to upgrade your look from passed-over to promotion-ready. Permanent Underling ...

Tags: Shoe, BNET Staff, BNET Feature, Workplace, Business Dress, Business Casual, Professional Development, Career

Articles 2008-07-29