Articles written by Deborah S. Hildebrand

The debate over the advantages and disadvantages of hiring active vs. passive job seekers rages on along with a look at a new breed: actively passive candidates.

Sep 19, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Feeling overworked and underpaid? Here are three ways of determining possible salary ranges for different positions within an organization.

Sep 16, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Working from home can be great for parents and retirees. But exploring the world of work-at-home opportunities can leave a person dazed and confused. Here are a few ideas

Sep 10, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Is being a manager all it's cracked up to be? For those who aspire to the role, consider carefully before signing on the dotted line.

Sep 7, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Everyone wants to be paid according to the job they do, but asking for a salary increase is not easy. Here are some tips on what to do when asking for more money.

Sep 2, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Want a unique job? A fun internship abroad? Job in sports? Chance to work on a dude ranch? There are a variety of possibilities that offer something out of the ordinary.

Aug 31, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Here's how supervisors can improve employee retention through the use of CORE -- compensation, opportunity, recognition, environment -- elements of job satisfaction.

Aug 28, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Developing a company culture which embraces common courtesy is important to creating a positive work environment. Here are the seven steps to building RESPECT at work.

Aug 25, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

It's time for employers and employees alike to look at work as something other than just a forty-hour workweek and begin thinking more about pay for performance.

Aug 23, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Still unsure of what to do once invited in for an interview? Being prepared beforehand is an all important step in ensuring a more successful interview experience.

Aug 21, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

How CARE -- Cameraderie, Achievement, Recognition, Equity -- spells out what employees want from their career and jobs.

Aug 19, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

For the working woman sandwiched between caring for aging parents while raising her family and juggling a career, work/life balance can be difficult. Here are a few tips.

Aug 14, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Wondering why the phone doesn't ring with dozens of invitations to interview? Here are some reasons -- and tips -- to consider.

Aug 11, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Wondering what to do to improve the chances of career advancement? Here are ten tips for developing promotable skills and abilities.

Aug 10, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

For employees looking for ways to improve their performance, here are four ways to get and use feedback about how well they are doing on the job.

Aug 8, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

For people who spend a lot of time outdoors during the hot summer months either for play or work, here are a few tips to keep a cool head.

Aug 7, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Company culture dictates acceptable and unacceptable behavior within a company. Understanding how this impacts recruitment is vital to hiring the candidates that fit.

Aug 6, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

A resume should be more than just a laundry list of tasks. Be sure to use action words to highlight achievements. Here's how to develop a more memorable resume.

Aug 3, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

For anyone who has dreamed of working in the fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics, here is a look at STEM careers.

Aug 1, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

To improve career success, employees should focus not just on experience but also on their soft skills. Here are four of the top soft skills and how to develop them.

Jul 27, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Want to learn something new? Here are just a few ideas about how continuous learning benefits career growth.

Jul 24, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Keeping skin healthy during those hot summer months can sometimes be a difficult task. Here are some tips and homemade remedies for typical summer skin problems.

Jul 20, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Everyone has opinions about the right or wrong way of putting together a resume package and sending it to a recruiter. Here are ten tips on how to do it the best way.

Jul 13, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Presenteeism isn't new, it's just increasing. And for employers and employees alike it is causing a major impact on productivity, morale and the bottomline.

Jul 11, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Accepting an employment opportunity out of panic or desparation can sometimes lead to a wrong career move. Here are three ways of fixing the situation.

Jul 9, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Anyone who writes a blog and works in the corporate world should be aware of the risks when blogging about their job. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Jul 8, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Finding it tough to save for that rainy day or retirement? Here are four simple ways that anyone can put money away in a savings account or retirement plan.

Jul 6, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Moving forward after losing a job can sometimes be an emotional and difficult process. Here are some tips on how to push the job search forward.

Jul 3, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Looking for a dream job? The only way to find one is to know what to look for. Here are four steps to take in identifying the job that will make you happiest.

Jun 26, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Here's a lighthearted look at how to handle performance management when the manager becomes the Ringmaster and the employees become the circus performers.

Jun 25, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Ready for a summer fruit salad but unsure how to choose and store the fruit to get the best? Here's how to select and store five of the summer's favorites.

Jun 22, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

As job seekers look for new ways to step up their job search and employers seek ways to better screen candidates, video resumes may be the next job hunting trend.

Jun 20, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

For knowledge workers looking for work/life balance or who want to be paid for results not just for showing up 40-hours a week, here is a look at a new trend in business.

Jun 19, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

As a book and movie, "The Starter Wife" has brought attention to first wives whose marriages end in divorce. Here's a brief glimpse at the world of the starter husband.

Jun 18, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Office politics impact employers and employees alike, so it is important to understand how to navigate the minefields in order to ensure a positive work environment.

Jun 14, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

An individual's perception of career growth can limit their opportunities if they only see it as an upwardly mobile path. Here are five other ways to further a career.

Jun 14, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

For those of us who are members of the Sandwich Generation, people caring for our children and aging parents, intergenerational day care may be the answer.

Jun 8, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

For anybody who has come to the end of the job interview and felt compelled to ask a question, here are five that can help gain further insight into any job opportunity.

Jun 8, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

The term "Glass Ceiling" was first coined by two Wall Street Journal reporters in 1986 to describe the artificial barrier in women's careers. Find out where we are today.

Jun 7, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Employee engagement, that sense of feeling connected, is important to the well-being of employees and employers alike. Here's how to make it happen.

Jun 6, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

The concept of at-will employment affects employees and employers alike by allowing either to terminate the work relationship at any time with or without notice.

Jun 5, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Employee turnover isn't always a bad thing. Here's how to look at this typically negative concept in a more positive light.

Jun 5, 2007 - Deborah S. Hildebrand