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Respect the Position: Making Benefit of the Doubt an Ally on the Job

Boost morale and avoid stress by trusting that someone is adequately qualified

When it comes to any job, there has to be a level of trust that…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: February 7, 2012 Tags: career development, career transition, employment, interoffice conflict, jobs, office morale, professional development, women professionals, workplace conflict, workplace issues, young professionals

Top Cities That Pay Women Top Salaries

San Jose, California leads in paying females workers the most

These locations pay female workers the most among all others in the nation.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 27, 2012 Tags: career advancement, compensation, employment, female professionals, jobs, negotiation, salary, women executives., women professionals, women workers

6 Vital Things to Keep Track of on the Job

Early due diligence can guarantee future career success

Taking care of these important tasks on the job early allows you to focus on…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 26, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career development, employment, entry-level professional, jobs, Madame Noire, unemployment, workplace issues

Triumphing Over Unemployment: How a Young Woman Made Her Boss Move

Former finance professional beat odds by pursuing passion

Website entrepreneur Kaleequa Rouse decided to beat the jobless odds and strive for her passion:…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: January 24, 2012 Tags: career development, career goal, career transition, employment, finance industry, fitness, health, job, job seeker, Khaleequa Roxi Rouse, life balance, Paparoxi, purpose, unemployment, Web entrepreneurs

Your Major Matters: How You Can Strengthen Employment Prospects

BE Next contributor, John Wilson, highlights worthwhile majors that may lead to lucrative employment opportunities post-graduation

Black Enterprise’s BE Next looks at the numbers in terms of which majors are in…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 19, 2012 Tags: Bureau of Labor Statistics, college, College graduates, college major, employment, universities

You’ve prepared your best suit, printed several copies of your resume and placed them in your nicest portfolio--- even said a prayer. You’re a little nervous but confident and hopeful that this will be the job for you. You arrive early, sign in with the receptionist, and wait for your name to be called. You greet the interviewer with a firm hand shake and a winning smile, take your seat, make eye contact, and maintain your best posture. You’ve got this interview in the bag ... that is until you’re hit with one of these common, tough questions.

We've got you covered. While you can never prepare for every question, you can strategize how you’ll respond. Check out how best to tackle the difficult questions most interviewers ask. ---Aisha Taylor

How to Ace the Toughest Job Interview Question

Tackle it with the confidence of knowing the right approach

Tackle the question of your contribution to company profitability with confidence.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 19, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career development, career transition, employment, job interview, job seekers, job seeking, jobs, unemployment

How to Market Untraditional Work History

Eloquently explain the diversity of job experiences on your resume

Whether you’ve changed jobs frequently or had periods of unemployment, here’s how best to explain…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 16, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career strategy, career transition, employment, interview, job seekers, job seeking, jobs, resume, unemployment

Convened a jobs summit to bring experts together to develop ideas for creating jobs.

College Majors that Lead to High Unemployment

A breakdown of how course of study relates to jobless rates

How your course of study relates to joblessness in the market

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 13, 2012 Tags: career advacement, career development, college, College graduates, college majors, college student, employment, graduate degree, joblessness, undergraduate degree, undergraduates, unemployment

Create a culture of feedback. In the end, the manager may have to make a decision that goes against an employee’s feedback, but you have to make it clear that you do value that feedback, says Allen. “None of us are going to get our way all of the time, but we do need everyone’s voice in the room all of the time so we can make the best possible decision.”

5 Steps to Stellar Personal Branding on the Web

Make an excellent professional impression on the Web

Use these quick steps to get started on the right path to establishing your professional…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 12, 2012 Tags: branding, career advancement, career development, career transition, employment, Facebook, job seeker, jobs, LinkedIn, professional branding, skill development, social media, social media branding, social network, Twitter

3 Common Mistakes Job Seekers Make

Don't lose an opportunity because of avoidable errors

Be sure to avoid making these top errors when pursuing job opportunities.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 9, 2012 Tags: career advancement, career development, career strategy, career transition, employment, human resources, job interview, job seeking, joblessness, jobs, unemployment