Truck driving is a demanding, yet very well paid, career. But it is a big industry and the more specialized you are in truck driving, the higher the pay. To become a truck driver you need a high school diploma, along with certifications that vary depending on the type of job. You also must meet […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
If you are in the position to be looking for a job while currently employed, consider yourself lucky. You are ready to move on and continue to grow as a professional, or perhaps aren’t satisfied with your current pay or company culture. But since you aren’t unemployed, you don’t have the sense of panic and […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]