http://jobs.aol.com/articles AOL Jobs http://o.aolcdn.com/os/careers/images/AOL_jobs_logo.png http://jobs.aol.com/articles en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/05/new-grads-job-outside-major/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/05/new-grads-job-outside-major/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/05/new-grads-job-outside-major/#commentsAre you an art history major but you dream of working in public relations? Are you a business major but now you want to work in design or tech? If so, you wouldn't be alone. I often am asked by new grads if it is possible to work outside of their major. Will employers consider you for a position when your experience and degree are in another field?]]>career changeGreat Careersjob outside majorNew Careernew gradsLauren Berger2013-03-05T08:58:00+00:00http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/13/office-romance-tips/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/13/office-romance-tips/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/13/office-romance-tips/#commentsFirst the CIA chief resigned because of an affair; almost simultaneously, the president of Lockheed Martin was ousted due to an "inappropriate" relationship with a subordinate. Put aside the fact that both men are married and leaders of their organizations, which makes affairs more toxic. The question arises: Are office romances destined to ruin careers? What if you're single and think a colleague could be the love of your life? Is it always career suicide to have an office romance?]]>datingdating co-workersoffice relationshipsoffice romancework spouseLauren Berger2013-02-13T09:13:00+00:00http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/15/college-internship-tips/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/15/college-internship-tips/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/15/college-internship-tips/#comments

I will say this unequivocally: All college students need to have an internship. I promise many other job candidates will. Employers expect it. More than 90 percent of employers say that students should have at least one internship on their resume, one recent study found. And the summer internship search starts now -- in January.]]>class of 2013college internshipcollege studentsinternshipinternshipspaid internshipsummer internshipLauren Berger2013-01-15T08:37:00+00:00http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/12/24/reinvent-your-career-christmas-vacation-holiday/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/12/24/reinvent-your-career-christmas-vacation-holiday/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/12/24/reinvent-your-career-christmas-vacation-holiday/#comments

Finally, the holidays are here and you've had a chance to relax and reboot. But as you begin to unwind on Christmas vacation, and enjoy yourself, you may find yourself asking: Have I been happy at work this year? What other job could I be doing that would be more fulfilling -- monetarily and spiritually?]]>career advicechange careerchange your careerchanging careerschanging careers on christmas vacationChristmaschristmas holidayschristmas vacationholiday seasonholidayspaid time offself-improvementself-improvement at workvacationLauren Berger2012-12-24T07:59:00+00:00http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/11/19/office-romances-rules-dos-donts/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/11/19/office-romances-rules-dos-donts/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/11/19/office-romances-rules-dos-donts/#comments

First the CIA chief resigned because of an affair; almost simultaneously, the president of Lockheed Martin was ousted due to an "inappropriate" relationship with a subordinate. Put aside the fact that both men are married and leaders of their organizations, which makes affairs more toxic. The question arises: Are office romances destined to ruin careers? What if you're single and think a colleague could be the love of your life? Is it always career suicide to have an office romance?]]>dating a coworkeroffice romanceoffice romancesrelationships at workwork relationshipsLauren Berger2012-11-19T08:24:00+00:00http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/09/19/what-older-workers-should-learn-from-generation-y/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/09/19/what-older-workers-should-learn-from-generation-y/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/09/19/what-older-workers-should-learn-from-generation-y/#comments

Generation Y is constantly criticized for having a poor work ethic, displaying a sense of entitlement, and having weak social skills. They are known to sit at the dinner table with their heads in their phones; they undervalue face-to-face communication. However, as someone who works with this generation and is a member of it (I'm 28), I've noticed Generation Y workers also possess traits and work habits that are incredibly useful -- and could help older workers' careers.]]>first jobGeneration Ynew gradsolder workerssocial skillswork ethicwork habitsyounger workersLauren Berger2012-09-19T09:16:00+00:00http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/08/31/find-a-job-linkedin/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/08/31/find-a-job-linkedin/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/08/31/find-a-job-linkedin/#comments


Millions of people joined LinkedIn because they're job hunting, but most of them aren't taking full advantage of the site. Sure, they create an online profile and add recommendations, but there's a lot more you can -- and should do -- on LinkedIn if you want to find a new job. With 170 million-plus members, many of them recruiters, and countless discussions groups, LinkedIn can jumpstart your job search.

Here are 3 ways:]]>find a job linkedinjob search advicejob search tipslinkedinLinkedIn job searchuse linkedin to find jobLauren Berger2012-08-31T08:40:00+00:00http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/08/22/tips-for-the-40-year-old-intern/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/08/22/tips-for-the-40-year-old-intern/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/08/22/tips-for-the-40-year-old-intern/#comments

It's no longer a shock to see a 40-year-old intern. Stay-at-home mothers trying to get back into the workplace and unemployed workers hoping to transition into new careers are accepting internships as a way to get their feet in the door. In fact, many successful retraining programs require that students spend time in an internship.]]>40-Year-Old Interninterninternshipslayoffsnew jobrecommendationsLauren Berger2012-08-22T14:40:00+00:00