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Employers beefing up summer jobs, internships

Employers beefing up summer jobs, internships

Some three dozen companies, government agencies and nonprofits have committed to creating 180,000 summer jobs this year.  more...

Starting salaries for college graduates [Pictures]

Starting salaries for college graduates

Here's a breakdown of the median salary for certain majors. Median salaries, rather than averages, are used for comparison.  more...

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Makeovers: From sloppy student to spiffy employee

Makeovers: From sloppy student to spiffy employee

In today's bad economy, college kids need all the help they can get to nail a job or an internship. We got suggestions on going from slob to sleek.  more...

Making a game out of work

Making a game out of work

In an effort to build worker engagement, more companies are bringing elements of video games to the workplace.  more...

Life a mess? Make a list

A list of work helped contractors work on quotes for a first-time home buyer in this 2009 file photo. (Chicago Tribune file photo)

Life a mess? Make a list

It's 5 o'clock in the morning, and the house is quiet except for snores. I'm sitting up in bed scribbling a to-do list in the dark on a small notepad. It's a habit that started a few years ago when...  more...

What hiring managers really want to see

What hiring managers really want

When you're job searching, simply getting the attention of potential employers can be a challenge. Job-search experts weigh in on what can make you standout.  more...

Avoiding workplace stress

Avoiding workplace stress

Can stress be eliminated on the job? The American Psychological Association lists work as a significant source of stress for us. We offer a few ways to curb some of that.  more...

Ask Rex Huppke: I Just Work Here: Living through layoffs

Surviving the job search and landing a new position requires perseverance and positivity, no matter how long it takes.  more...

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