"It’s clear you need thick skin to survive today’s job market...

"The question that most people ask themselves as they walk into their boss's office to negotiate their salaries is likely some variant of "What am I going to say?..

"You can’t build a strong professional network if you don’t open up to your colleagues; but doing so is tricky, because revealing the wrong things can have a devastating effect on your career," warns Travis Bradberry (photo, left) in a piece at TheMuse...

"There's always a significant adjustment to make when transitioning from school to the workforce, with the sudden realization that no matter how smart or talented you are, you're starting at the bottom," declares Richard Feloni and Shana Lebowitz (photo, left) in a piece at BusinessInsider...

"You might have a good reason to turn down a job offer, and at the same time you want to leave a positive association in the “losing” manager’s mind...

According to Julie Winkle Giulioni (photo, left), "A significant investment is made each year on studies, training, portals and programs related to career development; yet, the return on this investment continues to disappoint organizations, leaders and employees alike...

Anne Fisher reports on the observations of Mark Jaffe (photo, left)...

The question posed to Lynn Taylor (photo, left) is, "Can I still be successful without moving up the corporate ladder and getting promoted frequently?..

"In an era where employers are increasingly seeking referrals from current employees, your friends might actually be your best bet for finding an awesome new job...

Aja Frost and TheMuse...