Peter Swanson
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3 Actually Useful Job Perks You Didn't Know You Wanted
Wondering if all of these so-called perks you keep hearing about are worth the hype? Here are a few you may not know about that definitely are. → Read More
How to Feel More Comfortable at Work: Blind Dates
Want to feel more motivated, more engaged, and more excited about coming to work? The answer might lie in something we all sort of dread: blind dates. → Read More
Avoid These 3 Common Job-Hunting Scams
Having trouble navigating the sea of job listings and sites? Here's how to avoid falling for job hunting scams. → Read More
5 Questions You Should Ask At Your Next Job Interview
Have you ever felt like the questions you asked during your job interview fell flat? Here are a few that can really get the conversation going and impress your potential new boss. → Read More
The Unofficial Quit-Your-Job Checklist: 5 Steps to Take
Thinking about quitting your job? Here are the things you need to be sure you do before you hand in that two weeks' notice. → Read More
10 Travel Hacks for the Beginner Business Traveler
If you're about to go wheels up for your first big business trip, we've got all the tips you need to keep those jets cool. → Read More
Avoid These 4 Common Interview Mistakes
Before your next job interview, make sure you're not setting yourself up for failure. Check out these common mistakes so you don't learn the hard way. → Read More
How to Get Your Ideal Holiday Schedule (or Close to It)
Having a hard time figuring out how to get off work for the holidays? Here are few tips that might just do the trick. → Read More
Fact Check: Do Welders Really Make More Than Philosophers?
Marco Rubio claimed that welders make more than philosophers. The fact checkers say he's wrong. Does it even matter? → Read More
Obama Bans the Box
President Obama has moved to "ban the box" on federal job applications. Here's why that matters for you, even if you're not directly affected. → Read More
How to Work for a Younger Boss
Do you have a boss that's younger than you? Are you having a hard time adjusting? Here are some tips on how to make the most of it. → Read More
Here's Why Amazon's New Parental Leave Policy Matters
Amazon has updated their parental leave policy. You should care, even if you don't work in tech. → Read More
Graduating Seniors, Get Ready for These 5 Big Surprises About Office Life
College is a whole lot of fun, but sometimes it can leave you unprepared for the reality of working in an office. Here's what you can expect will change. → Read More
How Negativity Can Actually Be Good for Work
When's the last time someone told you to be more negative? It's possible that being a little less positive now and then could actually be good for business. → Read More
4 Ways to Fake Enthusiasm at Your Next Meeting
Having trouble keeping up with all the boring meetings? Try out these tactics to stay (or at least appear) more engaged. → Read More
Cards Against Humanity's Most Surprising Move Yet
The raucous card game that makes a habit of turning heads has done it again. Only this time, it's for their work in helping to empower women in tech. → Read More
Is There Really a Problem With How Millennials Behave at Work?
Some critics say millennials are too unprofessional in the office, but is their behavior merely a sign of changing times? → Read More
Cards Against Humanity's Most Surprising Move Yet
The raucous card game that makes a habit of turning heads has done it again. Only this time, it's for their work in helping to empower women in tech. → Read More
Why California's Equal Pay Law Is a Step In the Right Direction
California's recently passed equal pay law sets a standard that the rest of the nation can look up to. → Read More
How to Answer Horrible Interview Questions
Nervous about the tough questions you'll have to face in your next job interview? PayScale gives you some tips on how to avoid mistakes and give the perfect answer every time. → Read More