Working in media can be an excellent career move, but finding the right job is challenging. The “foot in the door” concept applies strongly to television and radio jobs, because nobody simply walks into a high-level role without some solid experience. You usually need to take an internship or another entry-level position and work your […]
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 […]
Receiving a promotion at work can be a huge morale booster. Not only will you make more money, but the added responsibility will be a better fit for your skills and interests. If you are seeking a promotion, there are certainly ways to make yourself a more favorable candidate. Keep in mind that if the […]
Most companies prefer to promote from within, so chances are that if you currently work in one of the following positions you will work your way up the company ladder. Some jobs have better promotion potential than others, and managers appreciate when their workers go the extra mile to gain respect and recognition. So next […]
Getting promoted at work is a whole separate job in itself. There are plenty of people who have great talents and skills, yet promotion after promotion passes them by in the workplace. Actually, they don’t know how to promote themselves in a job. They lack the art of self-promotion. Not to worry, even introverts can […]
