Is going above your immediate supervisor to discuss your future ambition with your organization ever a good idea?

If life circumstances have forced you to take a number of short-term jobs, how do you prove to a future employer that you can be counted upon?

Careers within any industry are subject to change, with new careers opening up and other careers becoming obsolete. What do you do if the work you are trained to do is no longer needed?

When job ads ask for a certain number of years of experience, what does that actually mean? And how do you go about getting that if you've just graduated from a school program or are making a career change?

When is the best time to follow up once you've submitted a resume? How do you follow up when a job ad states "no phone calls"?

Are you sending out resume after resume without gaining many interviews? You might be stuck in a job search rut.

This column looks at the more practical elements of how to transition into your new career once you've determined exactly what that new career might be.

Practical advice on how to decide what career choice is best for you.

Even job seekers are subject to writer's block. Get your inspiration back by following these tips for a great cover letter.