Karen Burns

How to Deal With Adversity at Work

By Karen Burns - On Careers - November 18, 2009

Here are 15 ideas for dealing with an ongoing challenge on the job. more >>

9 Ways to Overcome Being Overqualified

By Karen Burns - On Careers - November 11, 2009

Nothing is more frustrating than applying for a job you want and being told you’re overqualified. more >>

How to Survive a Bad Boss

By Karen Burns - On Careers - November 4, 2009

Seven tips for thriving under a terrible manager. more >>

7 Tips for Chatting With Your Job Interviewer

By Karen Burns - On Careers - October 28, 2009

Jobs don’t always go to the best candidates. They go to the candidates employers like the best. more >>

5 Ways Volunteering Can Save Your Job Search

By Karen Burns - On Careers - October 21, 2009

When you're looking for a job, spend some of your time helping others. You'll help yourself. more >>

10 Things to Do While You're Unemployed

By Karen Burns - On Careers - October 13, 2009

You can't spend all your time on your job hunt. more >>

9 Tips For Being Happier at Work

By Karen Burns - On Careers - October 7, 2009

Job security doesn't necessarily lead to happiness. more >>

Chronological vs. Functional Resumes

By Karen Burns - On Careers - September 30, 2009

Three out of four hiring managers say they prefer chronological resumes. more >>

15 Ways to Annoy Your Job Interviewer

By Karen Burns - Money - September 28, 2009

Consider whether you're guilty of any of these less than horrendous but still irksome mannerisms. more >>

What to Do if Your Job Interviewer is Incompetent

By Karen Burns - On Careers - September 23, 2009

Let’s face it. Not every job interviewer knows how to interview. more >>

5 Resume Tips for Job Hoppers

By Karen Burns - On Careers - September 16, 2009

Some advice for those who have had lots of jobs for short amounts of time. more >>

How to Stay Positive During a Long Job Search

By Karen Burns - On Careers - September 9, 2009

Dreading an autumn of job searching after a fruitless summer of the same? more >>

Should Your Job Hunt Take a Break This Labor Day?

By Karen Burns - On Careers - September 2, 2009

Some reasons to continue to treat that job hunt like a job. more >>

Try Using Twitter to Find a Job

By Karen Burns - On Careers - August 26, 2009

In developing your network for a job search, the bigger the better. more >>

How to Take a Vacation and Keep Your Job

By Karen Burns - On Careers - August 19, 2009

Time off from work is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. more >>

7 Reasons You're Not Getting a Job

By Karen Burns - On Careers - August 12, 2009

These obstacles to getting hired are huge, but sometimes not so obvious. more >>

20 Job-Hunting Tips for the 'Older' Worker

By Karen Burns - On Careers - August 5, 2009

Time to fire up your job hunt--it won't be easy. more >>

Can Social Media Get You a Job?

By Karen Burns - On Careers - July 29, 2009

A straightforward guide to using online networking in your job search. more >>

How to Stay Off the Layoff List

By Karen Burns - On Careers - July 22, 2009

If you want to keep your job, find ways to be invaluable. more >>

20 Ways to Annoy Your Job Interviewer

By Karen Burns - On Careers - July 15, 2009

It's not just what you say during the interview. Make your lasting impression a good one. more >>

Hey Job Seeker, Do You Feel Lucky?

By Karen Burns - On Careers - July 8, 2009

Luck plays a role in the job search--but you play a role in luck. more >>

A Job Interview is Just a Conversation

By Karen Burns - On Careers - July 1, 2009

The more comfortable you are as a conversationalist, the better the interview will be. more >>

7 Digital Job-Hunting Mistakes

By Karen Burns - On Careers - June 24, 2009

We are living in a digital world, and you are a digital job seeker. Beware these errors. more >>

Are You Looking For a Job Backwards?

By Karen Burns - On Careers - June 3, 2009

A lot of job seekers put their energy into the efforts that will produce the fewest results. more >>

The Secure Job is Back in Style

By Karen Burns - On Careers - May 27, 2009

Many of the niche careers of a booming economy are pretty unnecessary today. more >>