Author Archives: Jessica Cody

About Jessica Cody

Jessica Cody, a native of Fairfield County, Connecticut, has a background in online marketing and public relations. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she studied Journalism and Political Science. She is also an avid runner with a passion for the outdoors.

Unhappy at Work? 7 Good Reasons to Quit Your Job and Move On

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For most workers, every day on the job is not a walk in the park.  Most people don’t always feel like going to work, and feel work stress from time to time.  But there is a difference between typical job stress, and legitimate reasons that it’s time to quit your job and move on.  If […]

5 Interesting Ways to Earn Extra Money on the Side in 2016

earn extra money on the side

There have always been plenty of opportunities out there to earn extra money on the side.  You can pick up a paper route, take a night shift as a server or bartender, or work at a retail store on the weekends.  And you can always babysit or do yard work for your neighbors.  But nowadays, […]

4 Simple Steps To Becoming an Effective Public Speaker

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No matter where they are in their career, anyone can benefit from improving their public speaking skills.  Particularly if you are looking to hold a position in leadership someday, being an effective public speaker is a necessity.  Even if you aren’t giving formal speeches and presentations, improving your public speaking skills can help you communicate […]

The Most Popular Home Based Jobs of 2016

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Working from home is becoming a possibility for more and more people in all kinds of careers.  The trend of working from home is becoming so popular due to the advantages it offers to the employee, as well as the employer.  The value of work/life balance for employees has grown in recognition over recent years, […]

The Secret of Successful Jobseekers? Attending Job Fairs

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While scouring online job listings and social networks in the pursuit of employment, it’s easy for jobseekers to forget about one of the most tried-and-true job search tools: attending job fairs.  Most of us have attended at least one job fair in our lives, perhaps in grade school or college.  No matter where you live, […]

Ever Considered Joining a Labor Union? It Has Its Advantages

advantages of labor unions

Labor unions are an important part of our society and economy. They have helped shape the job market into what it is today, giving workers a voice regarding their pay, benefits and work environment, among other factors. Much of the respect and rights that workers have today are a result of the influence that labor […]