Showing appreciation for co-workers should be as easy as saying, "Thanks, buddy!" But somehow, those two words can sneak through the cracks or come off as disingenuous if they are uttered too often. Office politics, nonstop schedules and confusing etiquette can make thanking your co-workers and boss nerve-racking. Use this simple guide to give gracias to your office mates and when in doubt, just Read more

There's probably someone in your life who's looking for a job right now, whether it be someone about to graduate, someone recently laid off, or somebody who quit her job as a step toward taking up her dream career. Looking for a job can be really stressful, so consider getting some of these gifts for the job hunter in your life to brighten things up a little. Read more

Do you ever have one of those moments when you wished you kept your mouth shut? It's one thing if what you said embarrassed you in front of your friends, but it's another thing when that statement caused havoc in your career. Check out examples of famous people who made verbal gaffes that lead to career hiccups. Read more

The work week can feel like a total drag if you don't have habits to make your job feel a little less like work. Make work less laborious with my six ideas. Read more

Most of us have at least a few days off coming up, so why not take some of that free time and do something productive — like fixing up your résumé? Making a few improvements here and there could be what it takes to bring your résumé from presentable to professional. Start the slideshow to see seven ways to make your résumé rock. Read more

The unemployment rate is inching up toward 10 percent and since money is tight when you're unemployed, why not save your cash by checking out these free apps. Use technology (and that expensive iPhone plan) to your advantage and work those apps! Read more

It might seem cruel, but time after time I've heard hiring managers admit they decide whether or not an applicant is suited for the job 15 minutes into the interview. Chemistry plays a huge part in the success of an initial meeting, and while you may not be able to control the laws of nature, you can certainly follow the rules of what not to do. Refrain from doing any of these eight things during Read more

I had a friend who used to compare her workplace to a dysfunctional relationship. Her job made her unhappy, but she claimed she felt stuck, and wasn’t sure that she could find anything better. Every time things at her company took a turn for the worse, she told her friends and family, "Things might get better! Things can change!" Clearly she’s not alone — Office Space, Dilbert cartoons, Read more

Losing passion for your job doesn't necessarily mean you're headed for a breakup. We're all feeling a little burned out these days, and the lack of available positions out there can make us feel trapped in our desk chairs (as comfortably ergonomic as they may be). Doomed, you are not. Follow my tips for rekindling that old flame you've known for what feels like forever — your job. Read more

We spend so much of our weeks at work that our offices can seem like a second home. And our cubicles and desks can develop a sense of style (or clutter) of their own. You see your co-workers' desks all the time, but here's an opportunity to glimpse into strangers cubes. When you're finished clicking through, pick up your camera and snap a pic of your own workspace — then join my Capture Your Read more