Work + Money

When it comes to work, everyone needs advice. Whether you're not sure how to tackle an assignment or want to talk through an interesting job offer that came out of left field, there's nothing better than having a few mentors to help you out along the way. But, unless your company offers a formal mentorship program, it's not always easy to find people like that. Who should you to turn to? And, more importantly, how do you approach them and build relationships with them over time? The process is a little different for everyone-some mentoring relationships happen naturally, while others require extra effort. But there are three types of mentors that everyone should have-and we've put together a guide on how to get them.

Mentor #1: You in One Year

Think about your short-term career goals: Where do you want to be at this time next year? Look for a person who's currently there, and seek her out to be your "where I want to be in a year" mentor. Ideally, this person is someone who...Read More »

In this month's Harvard Business Review, global search executive Claudio Fernandez Araoz listed nine winning qualities when it comes to evaluating a candidate's leadership potential.

- Flexibility

- Empathy

- Organizational awareness

- Relationship management

- Curiosity

- Insight

- Inspiration

- Determination

- Motivation

What's even more interesting is that top-level recruiters are also looking for people who have switched it up a good bit. That is, ideal candidates have moved around, taken risks and yes, even failed. Moving around includes changing jobs, changing careers, going from corporate to consulting, small business to big companies (and the reverse), moving from one country to another and taking up new hobbies, causes and interests.

Why would such a peripatetic course be so compelling? The answer might come from successful start-ups. About 70% of superior small companies wind up succeeding in businesses that were not in their ori

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Courtney Rubin, SELF magazine

Twitter can get you noticed--or totally mess you up if you use it wrong. We deconstruct some winning messages (and a few epic fails). Now the power is in your hands.

The share
@LawyerLisa0!0 Went for a 5-mile run today--a record!
#Win Make one in four Tweets about you, not about work.
"Showing your personality creates a connection, which can help turn a follower into a new boss or business associate," says Deb Dib, coauthor of The Twitter Job Search Guide. What's too personal? Sex (duh!), spats, politics and religion (unless you really want the last two as part of your personal brand). And if you've just created an account, post 10 Tweets before following anyone. You'll gain tweeps of your own faster.

Related: 20 Superfoods for Weight Loss

The overshare
@PartyPrincess!!! Way too much tequila last night. Hangover city!
#Fail If it isn't something you'd want your manager (or Mom) to know, don't go there.

The ran

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Aries (March 21 - April 19) You're the first one to jump on an opportunity today -- and the first one to win or lose big. Exactly how it affects your bottom line can't be predicted but you'll live to tell the tale. Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Daily Grind Reading

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Change is the only constant in life, but sometimes it doesn't happen at the pace you want. Things are moving along, Taurus, even if you can't see the telltale signs just yet. Your financial blessings are in the pipeline. Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Career Strengths Reading

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Everyone's standing around talking but no one is taking any action! If you're the only one taking notes, then you're in the best position to take

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Summertime is one of those times of the year that we can really go overboard with over spending. There's something about all that nice weather that makes us reach into our pockets and spend.

We have vacations, graduations, weddings, just to name a few of the reasons. But you don't have to go broke this summer trying to manage all these events and your well deserved down time. Follow these tips to better manage your cash this summer so you won't be broke by fall.

1. Plan Ahead

This tip might not help you this year as much as it will help you next year, but I have to share it. For those of you who read my newsletter regularly, you know I value planning. Events like birthdays, weddings and the like should be well thought out and planned for so you know you have the cash on hand.

Review what you spent last year and figure out if you have any special events coming up in the year ahead. Maybe Mom and Dad are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. If so, you know that you

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