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Who is looking out for your career – your boss? Probably not. Your accountant? Doubtful.

Laid off recently because her firm went out of business, Mary is searching for a position with a company where she hopes history won’t repeat itself. Not only is she looking for an employer with a solid financial footing, but she also would prefer a job that doesn’t require her to work both nights and weekends.

Over the past few years, many workers have seen slim raises or none at all. But now with a strong shift to the economy and ongoing optimism, you may be considering asking your boss for a much-deserved bump in pay.

You’ve been offered a job that will require you to relocate across the country to manage a division for a new company. Or maybe you’re considering a transfer to a new location with your current employer. Should you accept the job?

A Career Portfolio is an evolving collection of documents showing your professional development, work history, qualifications, and accomplishments.

You’re deep in talks with a company in Vancouver. They desperately want you to join them. You are flattered, very interested, but something in your gut tells you to be cautious. Have you considered all the options? What’s missing from your checklist?

Career setbacks happen to everyone. Whether it’s a poor performance review, a missed promotion or the loss of a job, professional difficulties have challenged even the most accomplished executives. Although these kinds of events may make you doubt yourself, the true test of success is in the rebound.

Your boss just asked you to write a presentation for a conference she is attending in three days. You’re flattered, but this is just the latest in a series of last-minute projects you’ve been assigned.

Returning to work after maternity leave becomes complicated when you don’t have a job to which to return. Many mothers take an extended break from the paid workforce while raising their children.

Returning to work after years away from the workforce poses special challenges. You may fear that employers will see negatives in your lack of work history.