Career Advice

It's one thing to have a bad boss. It's an entirely different story when your bad boss is just one of many at your firm. That could indicate a deeper cultural problem, suggesting management practices at your company could use an overhaul.

If you want to be successful in today's hypercompetitive job market, you must differentiate yourself from other candidates. One way to accomplish this is to create an your own online brand.

The job of the medical device salesperson is exciting and fast-paced, and can be lucrative for those who succeed. It is also intense, both physically and mentally, requiring long hours, constant training and the ability to perform well under a different kind of pressure than most salespeople face.

The art of selling pharmaceuticals has shifted drastically in recent years, and not just because of the economic slowdown and more strictly-enforced regulations. Drug reps have evolved from influencers to educators, resulting in a pared down workforce with very different responsibilities.

Being the boss who sends employees packing isn't ever easy, but lots of people in this economy are willing to fire folks--depending on who is on the firing line.

What Would You Do?

Answer the question and see how you match up with the rest of the FINS community.

You've just been offered your dream job, but... you have to fire your best friend on the first day.

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The big makeup and skin-care brand has redesigned its selling space in department stores, creating an environment where consumers can experiment with new products without interference from a salesperson.

According to a new survey from Right Management, the talent management and outplacement arm of ManpowerGroup, most employees believe job performance isn't the leading factor in career success.

Did you hear the one about the hiring manager who asked about her former lover? How about the woman who conducted the interview barefoot? FINS decided to turn the tables and asked job candidates about the stupidest things hiring managers asked.

Small businesses are increasingly using iPad apps to make sales presentations, citing the flexibility, portability, intimacy, and an element of the unexpected as all being good for sales.

The daily deal site has become a less popular place for job seekers as the slide in its stock price has potential hires questioning its ability to keep growing.