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A Quick Guide to Employee Benefits

A benefits package can be a major factor in whether you accept a job offer or move on to another career opportunity. A wide array of benefits can help offset a so-so salary offer, and may give one employer an edge over others that want to hire you. On the other hand, a package of acceptable (but not outstanding) benefits, coupled with an above-average salary, may be just as attractive.

How Employers Make Room for Work-Life Balance

John Lennon once said: "Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans." Yes, sometimes life happens. And when it does, it's critical to have understanding employers who acknowledge and accommodate your needs - from allowing telecommuting to providing onsite child care.

Is Relocation the Right Move? Weigh the Pros and Cons

Tough economic times, changing industries, and a lack of local opportunities can all force people to be more flexible with where they make their living. The pressure to find secure, reliable, well-paying jobs is extreme, and might even mean relocating to a city hundreds of miles away to find them. Some struggling companies opt to transfer staff to larger offices as an alternative to layoffs, but the new office may be several states away. And there are personal reasons people relocate as well, such as wanting to be closer to friends or family, or simply craving new experiences in new places.

Ten Ways to Take Charge of Your Career

Time was, a company would hire you and move you up the ladder once or twice, earning you the tag of "lifer." You would toil for the same company from your 20s until you retired with a healthy pension. For sure, times have changed and it's imperative that you manage your own career and figure out where your next job can take you.

How to Find Your Value Proposition

Whether you know it or not, you have skills and talents that are marketable. The trick is to advertise them in a way that entices your potential customers (i.e., employers) to buy. Here's a quick refresher on the principles of sales and advertising, starting with your unique value proposition.