How to explain gaps in your work history

There are a number of reasons you may have a gap in your work history – perhaps you relocated, got laid off or took time to travel or raise a family. Whatever your situation, it's often tricky to explain that employment gap to prospective employers. Here are three tips to help you prepare a perfect answer to a difficult question.

How to change careers by the end of 2016

If you're one of the many workers who resolved to start a new career this year, you're officially on the clock. That fact has likely already sunk in, and if you're beginning to worry that you may have bitten off more than you can chew, don't worry. By following these essential steps, you'll greatly increase your chances of starting a new career by the end of 2016.

How much does temperature affect your productivity?

DISTRACTED BY AN OFFICE THAT IS ALWAYS TOO HOT OR ALWAYS TOO COLD? YOU AREN'T ALONE. THE MAJORITY OF WORKERS FEEL THAT OFFICE TEMPERATURE CAN AFFECT THEIR ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY.

Resolving to find a new job in 2016? You’re not alone

MORE WORKERS ARE ADDING "FIND A NEW JOB" TO THEIR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Workplace Superheros

The Regional Officer Heroes may be superheroes, but even superheroes can't be everywhere at once. Luckily, there are plenty of regular, everyday heroes out there picking up the slack in their office.

What makes a truly great employee?

EVERY MANAGER HAS A DIFFERENT IDEA OF WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A TRULY GREAT EMPLOYEE, SO WE ASKED COMPANY MANAGERS AND LEADERS TO SHARE WITH US WHO THEIR BEST EMPLOYEE IS (OR WAS) AND WHY.

How to get in the holiday spirit at work

SPREAD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER AROUND YOUR WORKPLACE THIS WINTER

Job search tips for unemployed and underemployed veterans

ACCORDING TO THE CAREERBUILDER VETERANS DAY JOB FORECAST, NEARLY A THIRD OF EMPLOYED VETERANS (31 PERCENT) SAY THEY ARE UNDEREMPLOYED OR IN A LOW-PAYING JOB, UP FROM 23 PERCENT LAST YEAR.

10 motivational career quotes

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." – Henry Ford, an American industrialist and the founder of the Ford Motor Company