If you're a job seeker, you're probably familiar with not hearing any response back from a potential employer, even when you've gone through several rounds. So how long should you wait before really accepting the fact that the company has hired someone else? According to CNNMoney, a job generally stays open for about 45 days. Chris Forman, CEO of StartWire, a site that tracks job apps, tells Read more

It's natural to want to impress the interviewer, but there is such a thing as going overboard. I recently introduced a friend to people to network with since she was job hunting, when I realized she had a "networking face." She was definitely more polished, but the way she carried herself seemed a little less genuine than her regular self. I'm a firm believer of staying professional yet keeping Read more

When you're in an interview, try your best to show that you care about the company and how you want to help it grow. Asking questions about promotions or continuously focusing on what you can get out of this job position may be off-putting to your interviewer. Questions about career progression should be asked after you get the job, and after you've been at the job for a good while. The best time Read more

Last night's The Office season finale featured a long string of guest stars, from big-name comedians to billionaire Warren Buffett. But what really kept me glued to the screen were all the crazy interview antics. There were so many interview blunders, and I wanted to share them with you to make sure you aren't doing the same! Never, ever do these things at interviews: Don't talk about sex: When Read more

The Voice is now my new favorite show, not only because it's a refreshing change from American Idol, but there are plenty of career lessons to learn from the talented contestants. It's such a positive show with many feel-good messages that can translate towards anyone's career. Find out what you can learn from the show below: Go with the leaders in your field. If you have employers knocking on Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Given the late-winter thaw showing up in what has been an ice-cold job market, many workers are pondering a topic they haven't worried much about lately — job interviews. Here are my favorite interview tips for job candidates, from new grads to ultra-experienced hires: Collect personal contact information. As you meet each new Read more

Even if you think you nailed the interview, you should still send a thank-you note, because according to a CareerBuilder.com study, this small gesture can affect hiring decisions. Poll results found that more than one in five employers say that a candidate has a lower chance of getting the job if they skip out on sending a thank-you note after the interview. Hiring managers feel it signifies that Read more

For model Liya Kebede, Cannes feels like magic. "It gets into you the minute you arrive here," she said this morning. "It's very glamorous, and I like that it's very international as well. You see all these different people from all over the world coming with their films, which is great." It's been a big year for Liya, who was named a L'Oréal Paris brand ambassador last June and is making Read more

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more

Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more