A college education isn’t for everyone. Frankly, it’s expensive and if you can’t pin down your career interests finding a job becomes difficult. The government provides access to quality education in the form of student loans, but it can be a crippling financial burden years after finishing school. Education is always a good investment, but […]
Right now is an excellent time to hit the job market. According to recent reports released by Monster, CareerBuilder, and other organizations, the national hiring rate will increase. Job creation means the economy is doing well, and 2015 is no exception. If you are currently looking for work, consider one of the following options. These […]
Different people thrive with different work styles. Some crave a lot of person-to-person interaction and respond well to close direction from a superior or peer in the workplace. But others possess strong self-discipline and when left to their own devices, can accomplish way more than any other person could have directed them to do or […]
If you have any plans of advancing in your current career, there are a lot of angles you need to look at. One of the most important is constantly maintaining and improving on your overall reputation. There is no better way to land a promotion than to gain the respect of those who work around […]
Before our age of technology, people networked the old fashioned way. Handshakes, business meetings, lunches, golf outings, etc. Everything happened in person, which lead to fewer connections but stronger ones. Today, people are using social media all over the world to stay connected, which usually translates to a higher quantity of networking connections but a […]
Slackers and underachievers need not apply to the following positions. They are designed for those with a burning desire to succeed and a propensity to go above and beyond in any situation. Work can be hard, but these types of individuals push themselves even harder in order to accomplish their duties. Long hours and stressful […]
Higher education is not a reality for many Americans. College is expensive, and some people have other priorities to concern themselves with. It does limit your career options, but there are several ways to guarantee a higher wage. Many entry-level jobs in food service and retail pay at or near minimum wage, and a pay […]
The most common New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, quit smoking, volunteer to help others, save more money, and manage stress. However, not a lot of people think about their careers when making these adjustments. There are several areas of improvement that are beneficial to focus on—they will boost your career advancement potential and […]
