Carol Kleiman

In a job interview, what's the best way to answer the question about why you lost your job? "Being fired, downsized or laid off, they're all euphemisms for the same...

Q. I was offered a job as a full-time employee and I was very excited about it. But they just called me and changed the terms: Now they want me...

Here's an update on what's happening in the creative world of work/life balance. - Creative problems: So-called "creative" people--that's what advertising and marketing professionals call themselves--say "achieving work/life balance is...

If you want everything to go well during your so hard-to-get-job interview in an employment market saturated with job seekers--here's a wakeup call for you: Try to schedule it for...

Q. I am currently employed as a research assistant in a medical facility and am pursuing my MBA with a concentration in health-care management. Is there any certification I should...

Not everyone is able to combine their life passions with their work, but those who manage to do so are very happy about it. And Michelle Gavin is very happy....

The wage gap--the difference between the income of working men and women--is smaller than it has ever been. In 2001, women as a group earned 76.3 cents for every male...

Here's a healthy discussion of job-related issues, such as job interviews and nurses' education: Tricky interview questions: Don't you hate it when a hiring officer asks about your weaknesses? However,...

Q. Many blind ads specify that only those who give their salary history will be considered. At this stage of my job hunt, I don't want to share that information....

The option of flexible hours is a popular one for time-strapped employees. It helps you control your life, it costs the employer nothing, and the work still gets done. But...