midlife crisis - n. A period of psychological doubt and anxiety that some people experience in middle age. (The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition) Although now thought to be much less prevalent, many people do have a midlife crisis. This is when a person takes stock of their life and what matters most, often...

If you are one of the millions of people who have lost their jobs recently, you've no doubt tried searching popular job websites like Monster or CareerBuilder. However, there are many other job search resources available on the web. Here are some websites you may not have tried: Meta-Job Searches Why search just one site when you can automatically...

Have you ever stared at the person you see in the mirror and wondered how you got to where you are? There's all the sacrifice, all the hard work to achieve the good life and then all of a sudden you wonder why. We all go through periods of reflection to confront bits of us we had previously ignored. A busy life can hinder us from reacquainting...

Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like the economy is going to get better anytime soon. Today it was announced that the world economy is projected to contract by 1.3 per cent this year, which makes this the most severe recession since World War II. (Source: CBC) It was also revealed today that the Chief Financial Officer of Freddie Mac Corporation,...

"Resumania" is a term coined by Mr. Robert Half, founder of RHI Consulting's parent company, to describe the unintentional bloopers that often appear on job candidates' resumes, job applications and cover letters. Here are some examples: "I perform my job with effortless efficiency, effectiveness, efficacy and expertise." (And an eye on...

If you're a living, breathing human-being, you will have conflict. The only people who don't are dead. If you have an opinion on anything you will disagree with someone and engage in conflict. Conflict is an inevitable part of life, work and relationships. What happens when you face conflicts at work? What if a co-worker doesn't make the deadline...

Getting aches in your wrists, shoulders or back after working at the computer all day? Join the crowd. Maladies related to working at the desktop for long periods are sharply on the rise, increasing in correlation to usage of the personal computer. However, there are simple, preventative steps that you can take to avoid computer-related injuries....