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October 12, 2018 at 6:00 am

7 tips for job seekers over 50

One way to battle stereotypes is to communicate passion, energy and enthusiasm in a job interview. Here’s how to make sure you get that far.

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October 11, 2018 at 6:00 am

Library lends out ties, briefcases, handbags for job interviews

“They can use it for a school performance, or prom if they want a tie,” said young adult librarian Michelle Lee, who came up with...

Dale Kleber, of Hinsdale, Illinois, filed a lawsuit claiming age discrimination over a job ad that sought applicants with “no more than seven years” of experience. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune via TNS)

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October 8, 2018 at 6:06 am

Overqualified? Or too old? Age-discrimination case takes aim at biased recruiting practices

Recent litigation has taken on hiring practices that can negatively impact older applicants in subtle ways, such as through experience caps or targeted job ads...

Zulily’s merchandising team curates products for zulilly.com, where the work culture includes real-time feedback and weekly touchpoints to establish collaborative relationships. (Courtesy of Zulily)

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October 5, 2018 at 6:10 am

How to figure out a company’s culture before you take the job

To avoid regrets, ask specific questions about the workplace atmosphere during the interview.

Music jobs pay less than when labels ruled production and distribution. (Thinkstock)

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September 28, 2018 at 6:00 am

How 5 good jobs turned into bad ones

The market forces behind the fall of sectors that used to earn above-average pay.

Crew members of Seattle-based UnCruise Adventures Jose Rosales Bravo (from left), Laura Romero, Trevor Kane and Caitlynn Smarr enjoy Hawaii. (Courtesy of Cameron Zegers via UnCruise Adventures)

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September 21, 2018 at 6:00 am

Jobs for people who love to travel

Maybe it’s you who’s on the move — or maybe you’re helping others get there or enjoy the journey. Either way, opportunities are out there.

Craig Klug, an extrusion press operator, works at Alexandria Industries in Alexandria, Minnesota. The component manufacturer, with about 550 employees, is facing a shortage of workers to fill skilled and unskilled positions. (Jenn Ackerman / The New York Times)

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September 19, 2018 at 5:37 am

Manufacturers increase efforts to woo workers to rural areas

Some recruiting methods: higher wages, tax incentives for those relocating and the forgiveness of student loans, as well as enhanced training for students, new recruits...