Work is a bore. With the nights drawing in, and winter spreading her icy fingers over pavements, squeezing life from the trees and freezing the air in your throat, days spent in the office seem more depressing than ever. Basically, Work + Winter = Woe. But what are the alternatives? Career Advice Work Winter depressed work work winter blues MORE >>

photo credit: o5com. With the current climate of unemployment ( 8.6% in November 2011 , although it’s expected to rise closer to 9% once holiday retail workers are no longer needed), many workers are taking jobs for which they are overqualified.  Below are some tips to get the job–even if it’s not your dream one. According to Monster. MORE >>

The phone interview is typically overlooked because managers want to move straight to the in-person interview.    However, you can learn a lot from a 15 minute phone call, enough perhaps to save yourself the trouble of entertaining an unsuitable applicant for an hour or two at your office. The Ins and Outs. MORE >>

A few weeks ago the New York Times ran a profile on the new football coach at Ohio State, Urban Meyer. MORE >>

This post was first published over on SmartBrief’s Social Media blog where I am a regular contributor. They happen to be pretty awesome with over 4 million email subscribers. Be sure to check them out. Ways to Avoid Getting Fired for Facebook Use. Social media has arrived and has seeped into every facet of our lives — including our work. MORE >>