Katie Couric's recent announcement that she is leaving NBC's "Today" to become the next anchor for CBS News is the dawn of a new era at the network and for television news as a whole. The move also shines the spotlight on the issue of women and their role in high-powered jobs. Beginning this fall, Couric will become the first woman to lead a network evening newscast alone when she begins her five-year deal as anchor and man...

If you’ve ever tuned into the hit show “The Office,” whether it’s the BBC version that’s written and directed by Ricky Gervais or the NBC knock off with Steve Carell, you know that gossip in the workplace is as common as coffee breaks and pointless meetings. The unique comedy is a tongue-in-cheek, documentary-style series that points out the humor and banality of the 9-to-5 existent in the working world of white-collar prof...

Pharmaceuticals are always a hot consumer sector, and with the aging baby boomers coming online, it’s a sector sure to grow in the coming years. But gaining employment into the industry isn’t easy. Competition is fierce and companies can choose from the cream of the crop. So, how do you become part of that creamy crop? College Graduates Wanted There was a time when pharma reps completed their degrees in chemistry or bi...

There’s nothing more exciting (or frightening) than getting a telephone call from Human Resources. They want to talk to you. That A-1 resume caught somebody’s attention. So, it’s time to get ready for the interview. This is where you have the opportunity to really shine – if you know what you’re doing. Before you go to that interview, here are some tips to ensure your success.Be PreparedYou wouldn’t walk into a business mee...

With personal computers, cell phones, Blackberry’s and iPods, it seems there’s no stopping the world from going high-tech. The question is: are women coming along for the ride?The U.S. Department of Labor’s most recent report revealed that while high-tech jobs over the past decade have seen considerable growth, the gender disparity has remained higher than in the majority of the corporate world. The surge of software, wire...

Most women are familiar with the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” When crafting a resume, you should keep that expression in mind. There’s little doubt that once you get through the door, the interview process becomes the single most important element of the job-seeking process. But it’s the resume that opens that door. It’s a document that summarizes your education, accomplishments, go...

Well, if it is, consider a career as a financial planner, computer techie or epidemiologist according to Fast Company because those are just three of the top 25 jobs this magazine picked as the top-paying professions in the future. Of course, if you’re looking up ‘epidemiologist’, it’s probably not the career choice for you.For some, it is all about the money and the great toys it buys. Cool cars, surround sound and two cel...

The elite Olympic athlete has a trainer that motivates, analyzes and inspires. The concert pianist has a mentor to direct, demand and encourage. So, in helping guide your career, who works with you?The answer for many of us is, well, no one. Most people think that the career path is a solo journey that’s left entirely up to each individual. Training, teaching and mentoring is only available for athletics and the arts. Well,...

One of the most difficult tasks we face during our work careers is the prospect of asking for a raise. It can be a nerve-racking experience, even for the most confident individual. And for various reasons, it’s even tougher for women.When it comes to negotiating for salary, women fall far short of the accomplishments made by men. Several studies have outlined the disparity and some of the root causes. For instance, men will...

You can get your photos developed in 10 minutes. You can have the oil in your car changed in 10 minutes. You can do a lot of things in 10 minutes, but writing a resume isn’t one of them. Not if you’re serious about finding a good job.Anytime you’re promised something within a short time, you must ask yourself if it sounds too easy. Oftentimes services or tools that offer quick completions of your career documents are nothin...