Working as a customer service representative can be a rewarding yet stressful job. It’s great when you can help someone find what they need or answer an inquiry that they may have had, but it can be incredibly stressful when customers are yelling at your or breathing down your neck. However, you need to realize […]
Working in retail is something millions of Americans do on a daily basis. There are plenty of jobs available in this industry, although when you are starting out it’s usually only part time hours. However, there is definitely room for advancement. Retail work can happen at all hours of the day, and sometimes you need […]
Most of the time when people are discussing jobs salary is the first thing that comes to mind. People want to get paid as much as possible. However, when you are choosing your career, don’t count out some of these lower paying occupations, because they can be more rewarding. You’ll enjoy coming into work every […]
When you are graduating from school and unsure about which opportunities you would like to pursue, you should consider working for a leadership program. Not only will you gain valuable experience, but you will also develop networking opportunities with other people that are in your program and senior management. There is a very high likelihood […]
When you are trying to get your foot in the door for an entry level business or finance position, you need to keep in mind what the best jobs are in terms of room for advancement and starting salary. For entry level jobs, you need to keep these factors in mind because you don’t want […]
We’ve talked about career mistakes in the past, but mostly from a negative standpoint. After all, there are many negative actions and qualities that can hurt you in the long run. For example, it’s never a good idea to burn bridges, because you don’t know if it will come back full circle and hurt you […]
As American industry progresses, we are seeing many careers that were once prominent either leave the job market or get outsourced overseas. Many industries have seen a rise and fall, and it’s due to the ever changing economic conditions and the ability to produce merchandise and hire workers overseas. For example, the manufacturing industry was […]
If you commute to work with your own car, as many Americans do, you need to consider many different points including safety, gas efficiency, and time. Sure it might save you some money to drive your gas efficient car to work in the city, but will sitting in traffic and paying for parking outweigh these […]
