J.P. Morgan Chase Will Be Adding 4,000 Jobs in the U.S. Due To Trump Tax Cuts

J.P. Morgan Chase is joining a handful of companies planning to add jobs using savings from the recently passed tax bill. The banking giant announced plans to invest $20 billion in the U.S. over the next five years.

That investment includes opening 400 new bank branches and hiring some 4,000 new employees, 3,000 of which will work at the new locations. The bank currently employs over 240,000 individuals worldwide. As of 2016, over 167,000 of those were based in the U.S.

J.P. Morgan also announced plans to increase wages for 22,000 employees by an average of 10%, “notably in branches and customer service centers, in an effort to attract and retain great employees,” the company stated in its press release. The new wages, effective Feb. 25, will range from $15 to $18 an hour, depending on the local cost of living. It’s not the first time J.P. Morgan has done this, with the bank raising its minimum wages for some 18,000 employees in 2016.

“This long-term investment, which both increases and accelerates the firm’s current growth, is made possible by the firm’s strong and sustained business performance, recent changes to the U.S. corporate tax system, and a more constructive regulatory and business environment,” the release read.

The bank also said it would boost small business lending by $4 billion, making up a significant chunk of the investment.

The announcement was noticed by first daughter Ivanka Trump, who tweeted about the news.



Despite taking an initial $2.4 billion hit from the tax bill, J.P. Morgan may be expecting long-term benefits from the new corporate tax cuts. The bank said its effective tax rate is now 19%, down from 35% a year ago.

J.P. Morgan isn’t the only company pledging investments following the tax bill overhaul.

Earlier this month, tech giant Apple also said it would create 20,000 new jobs and build a new campus. Disney announced plans to offer a $1,000 one-time cash bonus to over 125,000 eligible employees.

Company 'Saved' By Donald Trump in 2016 to Sack 200 More Workers

More than 200 workers will lose their jobs at a Carrier factory in Indianapolis this week despite President Donald Trump heralding a deal in 2016 to save jobs at the facility by keeping it from shutting down.

That deal seems to have fallen largely by the wayside, as the heating and air conditioning maker already let go of nearly 340 employees at the Indianapolis plant in July. With the addition of Thursday’s announcement of another 215 layoffs, the facility will be left with about 1,100 workers.

Carrier employees who voted for Trump feel betrayed by the president. One employee told The New Yorker that many of the office-based jobs that will remain in Indianapolis were never on the line, explaining: “Trump saved some jobs. He didn’t save mine, but he did save some.”

Yet the office workers are “not making units,” she continued. “We are. We’re the ones that made the $9.7 billion that they collected. We can understand companies having to go overseas if they’re losing money. We get it. But Carrier is the top A.C.- and furnace-making company in the nation, getting money hand over fist. Just don’t bullshit us.”

In 2016, Carrier’s plans to move much of its operations to Mexico and close the Indianapolis plant, laying off more than 2,000 jobs in the process, became a focal point of Trump’s campaign. Three weeks after he was elected, Trump announced a tax-incentive agreement that was intended to keep the plant from closing and keep close to 1,000 jobs in Indianapolis.

You Should Never Ever Sacrifice Any of These 5 Areas of Your Life for Work

Personal success author Napoleon Hill once said, “Great achievement is usually born of sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.” Even mega-hit songstress Beyoncé Knowles said, “Power means hard work and sacrifice.”

Perhaps your parents or someone else once told you that you had to sacrifice to get ahead. Many people believe that.

According to CareerBuilder, 38 percent of people surveyed continued to work after they left the office. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2014, about half of top executives in businesses of all sizes worked more than 40 hours per week. While it may be correct that success takes hard work, your life outside of work should not be sacrificed. To be successful, you must ensure that the following areas of your life also receive your full attention.


The five areas never to sacrifice are:1. Health.

If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything, so taking care of your body should be your number one priority. It is easy to let the everyday stress and struggles creep into what should be your health time. Stress has a tendency to come on gradually, therefore it may be hard to notice, but once the symptoms arrive, they are impossible to ignore. Set up a healthy routine and keep it consistent. Include daily exercise, healthy meals and snacks, and some fun time after work. And don’t neglect your annual check-ups.


2. Family.
According to New Jersey divorce and family law attorney Bari Z. Weinberger, work stress and obligations are one of the top five reasons for divorce. “When one or both spouses have demanding, all-encompassing jobs, this can, over time, lessen or sever the bond that originally brought them together,” she said. Create separate work and home life hours, and once you get home focus on reconnecting with your family. Set your electronic devices aside and set aside some time to talk and share a meal or an activity together.

3. Interests.
Many of us allow ourselves to be identified by the work we do, however, work should be a percentage of who we really are and not the whole. Be sure to develop interests outside of work, like hobbies, sports, travel and family activities, for example. Keep your mind and body active. This will help you reduce stress and return to work refreshed, and you’ll have something other than work to talk about at the next business function or cocktail party. 

4. Relationships.

The relationships you build throughout your career are yours, not your employers, and need to be nurtured in order to remain active and healthy. Make time to call or email some of your key clients or customers, or set aside a day a week to enjoy lunch together.

5. Integrity.

Stick to what you believe, no matter what, and ensure that your actions match your beliefs. If someone asks you to do something that might jeopardize your morals or integrity, decline and consider whether you want to remain in a relationship with this person. The stress that results from working outside your boundaries can be considerable.

It is easy to let work overwhelm you; what is difficult is making the conscious decisions to ensure a well-rounded life. But the payoff is well worth the trouble. No man ever proclaimed on his deathbed that he wished he had spent more time on his business.

11 Things You Are Doing (Unknowingly) Stopping Your Boss From Promoting You

When you've got your eye on a promotion, it's easy to zero in on what you need to do rather that what you're already doing. But it can be our everyday actions—exactly the ones you're not paying attention to—that can keep you from climbing the ladder.

"In addition to producing excellent, substantive performance, you want to make sure you’re also cognizant of how else you’re working and being perceived by people around you," says Karen Elizaga, executive coach and author of Find Your Sweet Spot. "You want to ensure that your behavior and performance are all aligned and pointed toward promotion." And on that note, here might be 11 things you're (unknowingly) doing that are pointing you away from a promotion.

1. You're ignoring basic business etiquette. What exactly is business etiquette? It's cutting yourself off at one drink at the company happy hour—not indulging in four glasses because they're free. It's stashing your smartphone away when you're in a meeting—not Snapchatting with your BFF because you're bored. "Every organization has guidelines, traditions, and customs," says Sharlyn Lauby, president of consulting firm ITM Group Inc., founder of HR Bartender, and author of Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers. "Follow them. And if you don’t know what they are, ask." Remaining ignorant of the etiquette that's expected of you—or willfully ignoring it—could keep you from a promotion.

2. You're just doing the work. Keeping your head down, doing your job, and hoping you get noticed is one of the surest ways that you won't, Elizaga says. Those who score promotions do their jobs well and share their successes. "Talk to your bosses and let them know about wins in your work—as well as give kudos to people who have supported you on projects," says Elizaga. "Frame their perception of you as someone who can rise up the ranks and give them evidence that they can rely on you" as more than someone who just gets the job done.

3. You're using poor grammar. You know the difference between it's and its—but in an effort to get your emails out on time, you've let a few apostrophes slip. "An occasional typo or misused word is being human," says Lauby. "But if it turns into a regular occurrence, the organization might wonder about your communication skills." If you want to brush up on your grammar skills—and set a promotion in motion—then use software such as Grammarly, or an email plugin that will catch any mistakes long before your boss does.

4. You're not asking for advice. Your bosses have already climbed the ranks—and they have the keys to success at your company. And by not asking for their advice on how to climb the corporate ladder, you could be holding yourself back. "Ask them what you can be doing to set yourself up for promotion," suggests Elizaga, inquiring about everything from mentors to continuing education classes and their own success stories. "Your curiosity will illustrate your zeal for your work, and having concrete advice on how to move up will definitely help your chances," she says.

5. You never socialize with your team. Surprise! You can and should mix business with pleasure. "Relationship building is an important component of business," she says. "If the team is going out for lunch, coffee, or drinks after work, consider going every once in a while. You don’t have to stay out until dawn and you don’t have to go every time. But companies like to promote people that they know."

6. You're working hard, not smart. "Every management team wants to see their employees operating diligently," says Elizaga. "But sometimes you can work too hard and not smart—meaning you put in massive overtime, but don’t deliver quality work." What's more, being so focused on your own workload inhibits your ability to step in as a leader and a visionary for your company, Elizaga says. Your bosses need to see that you can work beyond you own workload. "You can’t do that if you are only looking into your computer screen," Elizaga points out. "Give your boss the opportunity to see you taking initiative and being an inspired leader."

7. You never learn anything new. You know how to do your job—and you know how to do it well. But if you haven't proved you can learn new tricks, chances are you could get passed over for a promotion. "When a person is promoted, they have new things to learn," explains Lauby. Therefore, "organizations want to know that the employee being promoted will learn what they need to know," she says. "Showing the initiative to learn new things tells the company that you’re committed to getting the knowledge and skills to be successful. And you can demonstrate this by goal setting and asking to participate in training or new work experiences."

8. You assume you don't need to change. In your last review, you got some critical feedback, but you brushed it off as your boss being out of touch. Next time, don't be so quick to dismiss it. "When you get feedback, be open to it and actively take it on," says Elizaga. "Make it a point to focus on doing the things they’re advising, and leaving behind the things that are unproductive. Your willingness to shift behavior shows your adaptability and desire to improve, both keys to being a good leader."

9. You're complaining too much. "We all have those days when everything goes wrong," says Lauby. But we're not talking about those moments. "This is about the people at your organization who complain about every little thing," she says. "You know, the ones that, if there were a tree in the cafeteria with $20 bills on it free for the picking, you would complain that they weren’t $50 bills." If you let loose within earshot of your boss—or a gossiping coworker—you could hurt your chances for a promotion. "Organizations want to promote people who know when to pick their battles," Lauby explains. If you can keep your cool and stay positive, "you'll send the message that you will use your influence wisely."

10. You're not paying attention to everyone in your organization.Elizaga says she's heard from clients and friends alike that employees sabotage their chances of a promotion because they're kind and collegial to the people they think matter—and dismissive of the janitors, receptionists, or their bosses' secretaries. "Not only are they same as you—human—but there's a chance that all of these people have been there longer than you have, and in fact, may have the ear of the people, who make decisions in your quest for a promotion," says Elizaga. "People like seeing good things happen for good people, so pay attention and be kind so that you can garner support all around you. Not only will you enhance your chances of being promoted, but you will make your work environment a better place."

11. You haven't actually told anyone you want a promotion. Despite what we may think, "managers do not have super secret sensory perception," Lauby says. "So don’t make the assumption that they know your career goals." Instead, be sure to tell your employer what you want at the opportune moment. "You can bring it up during one-on-one meetings or your annual performance review," suggests Lauby. "In fact, when you tell your manager you want to be considered for a promotion, ask them what you need to do to get it. It could be very helpful."

7 Careers Where Women Make More Money Than Men

It's a sad fact that women on average earn just 77 cents for every dollar their male peers take home. But in at least these seven career fields, according to recently released government data, women make more money than men.

The U.S. Census Bureau analyzed salary data from 2014 for working men and women in more than 550 career fields, finding just seven in which women out-earn men. In three fields—including industrial truck and tractor operators, computer and office machine repairers, and biological scientists—women were paid as well as their male peers, leaving more than 500 careers in which women earn significantly less than men.

Here, according to the Bureau, are the careers in which women earn more than men:

1. Tour and travel guides: Women earn 114.8 percent of what their male peers make.

2. Musicians, singers, and related workers: Women earn 107.6 percent of what their male peers make.

3. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers: Women earn 107.1 percent of what their male peers make.

4. Dietitians and nutritionists: Women earn 105.7 percent of what their male peers make.

5. Residential advisors: Women earn 100.8 percent of what their male peers make.

6. Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products: Women earn 100.6 percent of what their male peers make.

7. Counselors: Women earn 100.5 percent of what their male peers make.

As for those 500-plus careers in which women's pay lags sadly behind, these seven career fields have the furthest to go to reach pay equality, the statistics show:

1. Financial Specialists: Women earn just 53.7 percent of what their male peers make.

2. Aircraft mechanics and service technicians: Women earn just 56 percent of what their male peers make.

3. Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents: Women earn just 57 percent of what their male peers make.

4. Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers: Women earn just 57.4 percent of what their male peers make.

5. Photographic process workers and processing machine operators: Women earn just 58.3 percent of what their male peers make.

6. Financial clerks: Women earn just 61.1 percent of what their male peers make.

7. Personal financial advisers: Women earn just 63.1 percent of what their male peers make.

Bill Gates Reveals The Kinds Of Jobs He Would Drop Out Of College For Today

Bill Gates is often called Harvard's most famous dropout. He notably ditched the top university in 1975 to found Microsoft, and became the world's richest man.

Looking back, Gates has said he was lucky that computers were a hobby and an obsession of his at a time when they were just starting to change the world.

But speaking on Friday at another Ivy League university, Columbia University, along with fellow billionaire and famous investor Warren Buffett, Gates said that if he were to drop out of college today there's a limited chance he would end up in the computer industry, and likely not in developing operating software for companies. Roughly 1,000 people, mostly students, gathered on the campus to hear the two billionaires speak.












To be clear, Gates, who's now 61, wasn't at Columbia to advocate that students drop out of school. Gates believes in investing in education, and he said that is the No. 1 priority of his foundation in the United States. Nonetheless, responding to a question from a student, he named three areas that he said he found very promising, and where he might pursue a career if he were starting out today. Here they are:

Artificial Intelligence

South Korean professional Go player Lee Se-Dol (R) puts his first stone against Google's artificial intelligence program, AlphaGo, during the fourth Google DeepMind Challenge Match on March 13, 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. Photo by Getty Images

If he were to go into computer sciences today, Gates said, the area that he thought had the most potential was artificial intelligence. Gates brought up a recent victory by Google DeepMind over the top player in the world at Go, a game some predicted a computer could never master. He called it a remarkable achievement that signaled there is more to come in advancement in artificial intelligence. And he said the research being done in the field now is "profound" and on the verge of making new breakthroughs. "The ability for artificial agents to read and understand material is going to be phenomenal," says Gates. "Anything connected with that would be an exciting lifetime career."

Energy Sector
Google buys renewable energy from 20 wind and solar projects around the world. Tim Boyles Photography 2015

Gates said there is a huge and growing demand for energy that's "reliable, cheap, and clean." And Gates said there is no system yet today that can provide enough energy that meets those criteria. That's why he sees energy as an area of opportunity for innovative minds, he told the audience of mostly university students. "The innovations [in energy] will be profound," said Gates. "And there are many paths to get to where we need to go"

Buffett, oddly, didn't chime in, but he would probably agree. His conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway owns a number of the nation's largest utilities and has pledged to spend $30 billion developing alternative energy. Berkshire owns a number of wind farms, and will soon become the largest producer of wind energy in America.

Biotech
Daniela Chavarriaga holds her daughter, Emma Chavarriaga, as pediatrician Jose Rosa-Olivares administers a measles vaccination during a visit to the Miami Children's Hospital in 2014. Joe Raedle Getty Images

Gates said he thinks it is a thrilling time in biology and that developments in the biosciences are "moving faster than ever." He said he thought there was potential, and a need for smart innovation, in the fights against obesity, cancer, and depression. Among the most promising advances that Gates mentioned was DNA vaccines. On Donald Trump, Gates said that he was optimistic that the U.S.'s policy and spending on vaccines wouldn't change under the new president, despite some comments Trump has made raising concerns about scientifically unproven links between vaccines and autism. "I don't think Trump will change the U.S. policy stance on vaccines," Gates said. "There may be a commission but the evidence [for the use of vaccines] is unequivocal."

Bill Gates Just Revealed The Kind Of Jobs He Would Have Drop Out Of College For in Today's World

Bill Gates is often called Harvard's most famous dropout. He notably ditched the top university in 1975 to found Microsoft, and became the world's richest man.

Looking back, Gates has said he was lucky that computers were a hobby and an obsession of his at a time when they were just starting to change the world.





But speaking on Friday at another Ivy League university, Columbia University, along with fellow billionaire and famous investor Warren Buffett, Gates said that if he were to drop out of college today there's a limited chance he would end up in the computer industry, and likely not in developing operating software for companies. Roughly 1,000 people, mostly students, gathered on the campus to hear the two billionaires speak.

To be clear, Gates, who's now 61, wasn't at Columbia to advocate that students drop out of school. Gates believes in investing in education, and he said that is the No. 1 priority of his foundation in the United States. Nonetheless, responding to a question from a student, he named three areas that he said he found very promising, and where he might pursue a career if he were starting out today. Here they are:

Artificial Intelligence
If he were to go into computer sciences today, Gates said, the area that he thought had the most potential was artificial intelligence. Gates brought up a recent victory by Google DeepMind over the top player in the world at Go, a game some predicted a computer could never master. He called it a remarkable achievement that signaled there is more to come in advancement in artificial intelligence. And he said the research being done in the field now is "profound" and on the verge of making new breakthroughs. "The ability for artificial agents to read and understand material is going to be phenomenal," says Gates. "Anything connected with that would be an exciting lifetime career."

Energy Sector

Google buys renewable energy from 20 wind and solar projects around the world. Tim Boyles Photography 2015

Gates said there is a huge and growing demand for energy that's "reliable, cheap, and clean." And Gates said there is no system yet today that can provide enough energy that meets those criteria. That's why he sees energy as an area of opportunity for innovative minds, he told the audience of mostly university students. "The innovations [in energy] will be profound," said Gates. "And there are many paths to get to where we need to go"

Buffett, oddly, didn't chime in, but he would probably agree. His conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway owns a number of the nation's largest utilities and has pledged to spend $30 billion developing alternative energy. Berkshire owns a number of wind farms, and will soon become the largest producer of wind energy in America.

Biotech
Daniela Chavarriaga holds her daughter, Emma Chavarriaga, as pediatrician Jose Rosa-Olivares administers a measles vaccination during a visit to the Miami Children's Hospital in 2014. Joe Raedle Getty Images

Gates said he thinks it is a thrilling time in biology and that developments in the biosciences are "moving faster than ever." He said he thought there was potential, and a need for smart innovation, in the fights against obesity, cancer, and depression. Among the most promising advances that Gates mentioned was DNA vaccines. On Donald Trump, Gates said that he was optimistic that the U.S.'s policy and spending on vaccines wouldn't change under the new president, despite some comments Trump has made raising concerns about scientifically unproven links between vaccines and autism. "I don't think Trump will change the U.S. policy stance on vaccines," Gates said. "There may be a commission but the evidence [for the use of vaccines] is unequivocal."

7 Women Who Love Their Jobs Shares Their Secrets

Close your eyes and think about your job. Are you happy? Miserable? Meh? We all go through ups and downs at work, but if you find yourself constantly dreading work, you may have hit The Slump. First off, know that it's normal; according to a Dutch study, employees in their late twenties to early forties experience lower job satisfaction and higher emotional exhaustion than their older and younger peers. 

The irony is that The Slump often happens as your career's heating up: As you grow in a job, the competition for promotions increases, which can take a toll on work friendships and create more stress, says study coauthor Hannes Zacher, Ph.D., associate professor of organizational psychology at the University of Groningen, in the Netherlands. A decade is a long time to dread going to the office, so Glamour asked experts to weigh in with specific strategies for these crucial years. Here, a guide to getting your office mojo back.

Pretend You're New on the Job

"The initial phase of work is exhilarating because the learning curve is so steep—we feel more motivated when we're learning. So find new things to master, like public speaking. And it sounds surface, but when you start a job, you tend to dress up, which can give you a mood boost too. Finally, when you're new, you extend yourself to meet up with coworkers. Get back in that habit. Just looking up as you walk around the office makes a difference."

—Nicole Williams, career expert at LinkedInWork Smarter, Not Longer

"Avoid playing 'who can work the longest.' Competing for the boss's attention this way is exhausting, and it's one reason people begin to dread their job. Instead, focus on the results of your work. That's what you got hired for. Do good work, and it'll become louder than how many hours you put in."

—Jody Thompson, coauthor of Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It* and cocreator of the Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE), a human resources management company*

Do Something (Else) You Love

"I've been a stress doctor for 30 years, and I've never seen a patient who had balance in their life outside the office get burned out. Whether it's playing guitar or goofing off with friends, make sure you have something that takes your mind totally away."

—David Posen, M.D., stress specialist and author of Is Work Killing You?

Create the Job You Want

"There's a strategy called job crafting; it means customizing your job, and it can foster more satisfaction. Try these three things: First, change how you work. For example, if sending and answering email bores you, find ways to reduce the volume. Second, change who you interact with—cultivate relationships with people you like, or become a mentor. Third, find the why, or the meaning, in your work. If you can feel that what you're doing has purpose, then that's really a big thing."

—Joe Robinson, productivity trainer, author of Work to Live, and founder of Optimal Performance Strategies

Learn the "Soft No"

"Women often avoid saying no because they are afraid of being impolite, and then they end up with too many tasks. This leaves them less time to advance their careers or regenerate their energy. Practice a soft no by saying, 'That's a great opportunity and I would love to do it, but I'm very busy with project X.'"

—Elisabeth Kelan, professor of leadership at the U.K.'s Cranfield School of Management and author of Rising Stars

Ask Yourself What's Still Missing

"Think about what would really make you happier—such as helming a big project—and then tell your boss. But be honest with yourself: If working less is the only thing that would make you happier, it may be time to change jobs."

—David Burstein, consultant on millennial work culture and author of Fast Future

Here Are the 6 Kind Of Jobs That Will Let You Work in Your Pyjamas This Year

New year, new you, new job. But if you dream of landing a gig that lets you work from home—maybe even in your pajamas—don’t send out your résumé to any ole job. Positions in certain fields are more likely to let you work from home than others—and thanks to a recent study by FlexJobs, we know just the ones to target this year.

FlexJobs analyzed more than 100,000 job listings from last year to see which career fields increasingly offered remote positions. And while all fields are seeing an increase in remote workers thanks in part to technological advances, the site found that five fields are growing their remote-worker roster at especially staggering rates—more than 20 percent, to be exact. Here they are.

1. Mortgage and real estate If you want to work in the home industry this year, you can probably work from your home. According to FlexJobs, employers such as Zillow, Homeward Residential, and American Advisors Group are searching for workers who are ready to take remote jobs such as mortgage loan officer, underwriter, and mortgage processor.

2. Human resources and recruiting It’s surprising to see these fields make the list, we know. (After all, you’d think working with workers would require you to be, well, at work.) But FlexJobs says Aon Hewitt, Xerox, and IT Pros have sought remote workers to fill titles such as recruiter, human resources specialist, and human resources manager.

3. Accounting and finance You can totally crunch numbers from your couch. “Wells Fargo, Citi, and Ally Financial have recently recruited for remote jobs in accounting and finance,” FlexJobs says, for jobs that run the gamut from accountant to bookkeeper to auditor.

4. Pharmaceuticals Another shocker, but the pharmaceutical industry needs employees who work behind a laptop, not a pharmacy counter. According to FlexJobs, CVS Health, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Pharmaceutical Product Development are just a few of the companies looking for pharmacists, clinical research associates, and account managers who can work from home.

5. Education and training Technology is changing the classroom once again. FlexJobs says companies such as K12, Kaplan, and Connections Education are recruiting workers to fill remote positions as online tutors, adjunct faculty members, and virtual teachers.

Women Do Make These 8 Most Common Mistakes When Looking for a New Job

Whether it's money, an exciting new industry, career stagnation, or the fact that you can't stand to hear your coworker slurp her soup one more day, you've decided it's time to start looking for the greener grass on the other side of the fence.

Guess what? You might think you're pretty savvy when it comes to job hunting (you found the one you're in, didn't you?), but there are a few common mistakes many women make that can derail their efforts. As a former 15-year veteran of recruiting and headhunting, I'm here to help you. (For free!) Here are seven things you'll want to avoid:





1. Your résumé still looks like it did the last time you interviewed
Nothing's worse than pulling out your résumé only to have your own, warped version of writers' block: What the hell do I do, again? That's why the general wisdom is to add job responsibilities, accolades, awards, and wins to your résumé as you go (about once a quarter, or when something amazing happens). It might seem counterintuitive to update your resume when you're not looking, but it's for two reasons: 1) You'll be less likely to forget cool things you've done and 2) Looking at all your accomplishments on a regular basis gives you a consistent sense of your worth. You're less likely to settle when the time comes to use it.

2. A job search isn't the time to start building a network
Most of us spend more time double-tapping Instagrams than cultivating a network of people who can help us further our interests. That has to change. Identifying professional organizations and/or individuals who can mentor and further your interests isn't selfish, it's smart. Between LinkedIn, Facebook groups, Twitter, and networking opportunities, take every chance to consistently identify, build, and nurture relationships with people at all levels. That coffee friend could be the person who champions your resumé right into the job of a lifetime.

3. You say no to headhunters/executive recruiters
Executive women know it pays to keep in touch with at least two headhunters at all times. It's their job to know what's out there, and they can be your ticket to your next best role. Send a few great candidates their way, and when it's your turn they'll absolutely reward you by taking you to the top. Job boards are nice, but by the time something is posted, rest assured there's a savvy recruiter who probably already knew about it. This advice applies to everything from administrative staffing agencies and freelancer agencies all the way to C-suite headhunters. Find the best, and make them your friend.

4. You don't know the cardinal rule of interviews
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT try to alter your personality in an interview. A good interview is like a great first date. You've done your research, you're not emotionally tied to the outcome, and you're just exploring your options. You're not too friendly, you're not too stiff—you're pleasant, comfortable without being unprofessional, and receptive to questions and exchanges. Honestly, they're trying to figure out what it would be like to work with you, so don't have a personality transplant before walking in the door. Relax. Also, never badmouth a former or current employer in an interview; it sets a bad tone that you'll do the same in their company. Think "pleasant professionalism" and all should fall into place.

5. You don't know your worth
Every woman needs to know her "number" at all times. Salary, bonuses, pension, stock options, executive perks, potential payouts, vesting schedules–you have to know at any minute if you walk how much you need to remain financially whole. If you know what you're worth, you're more likely to get it. Always ask for slightly higher than what you'd be willing to take. Salary negotiations are a good exercise in what it will be like to work there. If they lowball you from the beginning, conditions aren't likely to improve. Your financial negotiating power will rarely be stronger than before you start, so negotiate the strongest position you can.

6. You need consensus before making a decision
Your next best job is not a choice that should be made by committee. Asking your best friend, your partner, your parents, your barista at Starbucks, your coworkers, and your dog walker for their advice on whether or not you should take a job can lead you on the wrong path or, worse, stall your progress entirely. You know what's best, and the nagging feeling that told you to start looking is called "intuition." It's the strongest sense of direction on the planet. Trust yours, and don't be afraid to make the tough call.

7. You're emotionally unprepared to walk away
If you're not really ready to leave your current position, it wreaks havoc on your life. Your performance might suffer, your coworkers might notice, and by the time you receive an offer, they might help you pack. Women are passionate creatures, and if we don't start looking at the workplace as a playing field, we'll continued to be whipsawed by politics and feeling as if we should stay because, well, what would happen if we left? Your career is an open playing field where you should explore your options and make decisions based on your own self-interests. That's not being selfish, that's survival. Love your co-workers, make friends outside of the office, but never feel badly for taking a job that gets you closer to your dreams. Conversely, don't use your job search as a salary negotiation ploy with your current employer. That only works once (if at all), and you might find yourself replaced before you knew what hit you.

IBM Reveals Plan to Bring In 25,000 Jobs into U.S.

Ahead of her scheduled meeting with President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday at Trump Tower, IBM CEO Ginni Rometty had a major announcement.

In an op-ed for USA Today, Rometty laid out a plan for IBM to add 25,000 U.S.-based jobs over the next four years, including 6,000 in 2017. The company is also set to invest $1 billion in training and development of U.S. employees over the next four years.

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"We need to fill #NewCollarJobs that employers demand." Read CEO Ginni Rometty's full @USATODAY op-ed: http://usat.ly/2gxREft 

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The following is an excerpt from Rometty's op-ed:

"We are hiring because the nature of work is evolving – and that is also why so many of these jobs remain hard to fill. As industries from manufacturing to agriculture are reshaped by data science and cloud computing, jobs are being created that demand new skills – which in turn requires new approaches to education, training and recruiting."

Rometty is a member of Trump's advisory panel of business and technology leaders, which also includes Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Alphabet CEO Larry Page and Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt. These leaders are set to meet Wednesday at Trump Tower to discuss tech jobs.