As the saying goes, “open mouth, insert foot.” If you’re lucky enough to land a job or internship in this economy, the last thing you would want to do is blow it on the first day. Read this list so you know what not to say on your first day of work.

We’ve all heard that stat that like, 99 percent of jobs aren’t listed – they’re found through networking. Problem is, for most people, networking is about as welcome as near-pregnancies. Sad but true: of those moving back home with mom and dad, 31 percent of those surveyed expect to live at home longer than one year. With these numbers, you need to add some non-networking tips to your game plan.

While there are a number of different ways that you can improve your resume and make it stand out, there are a number of things that you definitely might want to consider leaving off.  A new job is like a new relationship.  When you were sharing “dating” resumes with your girlfriend, you left off the finer details of those three Costa Rican hookers… Click to read more

Vineet Nayar, the highly respected CEO of HCL Technologies, one of India’s hottest IT services vendors, was speaking this morning in New York City to an audience of about 50 customers and partners when he related a recent experience with an education official in a large U.S. state…

Brian Ward lost his job on a Friday afternoon. Eleven days later he had a new one. With nearly 1 in 10 people out of work and the typical job search lasting 12 weeks, how did the Cleveland-based software architect pull it off? In a phrase: online social networking…

A new crop of job seekers is joining the ranks of the millions of unemployed: soon-to-be college grads. And, unfortunately many students in the class of 2009 are finding out that the job prospects aren’t especially bright…

2009 has been a rough year so far. Financial markets have tanked worldwide, those of us who still have jobs are waiting to lose them, Gisele got married, Americans suck at sex, and graduating college students might have a very difficult time finding a job. It’s all enough to get one dreaming of a fresh start…

Money might not be everything, but if you’re a struggling college student there’s a lot of appeal to making sure you’re in the right position to put the days of two-digit bank balances and Ramen noodles behind you as quickly as possible…

Do you like being nude while getting paid for your nudity? Here are some nude-tastic job options:

The Evolution of the College Dorm Photo Essay

From the monastic rooms of the 1950s to today’s luxury residence halls, TIME examines the ever-changing ways that students live. [Time]

I Majored in (fill in the blank), What Kind of Job Can I Get?
We often hear from new college grads that they’re not sure what kind of jobs are relevant to their college major.… Click to read more

10 Things To Do This Summer to Solidify Your Ideal Job After Graduation
It’s the middle of summer! Time to sip lemonade, slather on the SPF and read gossip magazines for hours, right?
Not if you’ve just graduated from college and you’re eager to find a full-time job before the fall. If you’re looking for your first job this summer, he… Click to read more

When I came to college, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my future. So, being young and naïve I decided to major in English. My thought process: an English degree can get me into any grad program and basically get me any job I would ever want.
Turns out, I made a big (HUGE) mistake.
According to recent stats by some important people at the Wall Street Jour… Click to read more