Sometimes you need cash, sometimes you need a little momentum. Whatever your motivation, if you find yourself looking for short-term work or want to try out a job before you commit, consider using a temp agencies. None are perfect, but they may be the extra boost you need to start earning a paycheck again. We've got a list of places to start contacting.

Unemployment can be a stressful experience whether you're new to it or not. You have questions like "Where is the money going to come from for rent, cell phone, cable, internet, car insurance, student loans, utilities... and of course, food?" Like many life situations, unemployment can be a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. You can beat the unemployment blues when they hit with a few adjustments.

Last year I had my first major screw up on a job. Because of confidentiality issues I can't talk specifics, but I will say that the mistake haunted me for the remainder of the gig. I was convinced I was going to be fired, and, when I wasn't, I walked around like I deserved to be fired. My options, as far as I could see, were to A) crawl into a pit and die or B) drive off the edge of a cliff and die. I cried, then got yelled at for crying and proceeded to bawl instead. I was absolutely certain I'd never recover from this debacle and I'd never get a job again and my life was over.

Like death and taxes, unemployment is part of life. When you are young and struggling, losing your job can feel like the end of the world. But unemployment isn't the end of your career. In fact, it could be the beginning of it. Here's the thing: unemployment is an opportunity.

After searching for months, you finally landed an assistant job. While you were excited to start a week ago, the first day is tomorrow, and now you feel clueless and apprehensive. You know you are going to make mistakes, and now your worries keep you up at night. Cut it out! The key with any job is to make the right kind of mistakes—mistakes that will allow you to learn and grow rather than look like an idiot. To that end, there are some simple Do's and Don'ts that will help you both on your first day and in the long run.

Pretty much every day on the news we hear about how the tough job market isn’t getting any better. More and more employers and recruiters are turning to the internet to screen potential candidates. Below are some the key ways to standout online and help you get a foot in the door where the real you will get a chance to wow them.

When we were kids, the options seemed pretty clear. We could be doctors, lawyers, teachers or firemen. The options are a bit less obvious now. We could be fashion designers, engineers, internet millionaires or something no one has even thought of yet. The world today isn't offering steel-strong jobs at corporations that will never fail. There's nothing wrong with looking for a 25 year pension plan, but those positions are getting fewer and farther between. So having a handle on your strengths and natural tendencies can help you roll with the changes and find satisfying (or at least satisfactory) work time and again.