Maybe one of the best New Year’s resolutions we can make is to be happy with what we already have rather than continuing to stay on the consumerist track we’re currently on in this country. The holiday season has us all spending like mad, and really doing a number on our credit cards. When we…
As the saying goes, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” And in a tough economy, it can pay to get going…to another state. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, even in these rough economic times, some states are enjoying extremely low unemployment rates. For instance, North Dakota experienced a 2.7 percent…
If you’ve thought about becoming a security guard, you probably already realized you’re going to have to go through some sort of training before becoming a qualified candidate. Since every state will have their own rules and regulations, let’s explore what you’re more than likely going to have to do, at a minimum, to become…
As a business owner, the task of recruitment is always difficult. Whether it is your first time or the thousandth, it doesn’t get any easier and, as the talent pool grows, the task looks set to become even more difficult. Problems arise because of your passion and, if it is your business, you want to…
In the world of internships and hiring, there are many, many choices to be made. When a company wishes to fill entry level positions or find participants for an internship program, it can be difficult to know where to begin. The number of prospective applicants is huge, and is growing daily. This means that companies…
Choices, choices, choices. Life is full of them, right? One of the most difficult you will ever face is choosing your career. If you’re heading to college, it’s the primary thought on your mind at this point. Right? I wish I could say that a light will shine down from Heaven and tell you what…
If you wish to become an electrician then industry-recognised training and qualifications are required. It is practical job which also involves careful mental proficiency in a number of areas. Fitting, repairing and inspecting electrical circuits will constitute the main part of your job, most likely to be in residential or business addresses indoors. The importance…
The nature of the employment market has evolved considerably in the last decade, as technological and social developments have changed the way in which people look for work and the type of work available. This evolution has been exacerbated by the Great Recession, which has created a paucity of long-term and well paid job opportunities….
What’s the biggest mistake you can make when recruiting someone to fill your job vacancy? No, it’s not ‘turning up late to interview your candidates’ or ‘forgetting to put the job title on the advertisement’. In fact, it’s rushing the recruitment process. It’s understandable that when you’re trying to fill a role, you want it…
Balancing a full time job with university studies can be daunting, to say the least. Without the proper incentives, most people wouldn’t consider this option. The benefits of having a degree, however, makes this effort worthwhile. Wage estimate statistics from the Institute of Education Sciences reveal that adults age 25-34 with a Bachelor’s degree earn…
Recent research has continued to support the widely held belief that a significant number of graduates experience difficulty securing appropriate employment after completing their first degrees, with a total of 55% employed in low-skilled industries or registered as unemployed. With more than 100,000 people applying to universities each year to study undergraduate law, the subject…
Congratulations! It is likely that you recently obtained your teaching certification and are in the process of finding your first teaching job. However, it is also possible that you have been out of the workforce for a period of time and are looking to obtain a new teaching position. Regardless of your reason, the following…