A small percentage of students will land an entry-level position with extra pay and responsibilities immediately after graduation. These students found a unique opportunity to develop a highly niche and sought-after skillset during school. In one sense, they are entry-level employees as they are recent grads. In another sense, they are mid-level employees as they…
Despite numerous claims to the contrary, recovery in the U.S. employment market continues to be undermined by misleading figures and the creation of poorly paid, temporary jobs. According to leading economists, the labor market is falling far short of its potential, and there are fears that this could become a major issue once the Federal…
If you have spent the last few weeks or months looking for a job with no joy it’s time to throw out the rule book. There are some surprising tips that will help you to land a job and they aren’t what you expect. While the job center may not approve of these tips they…
The holiday season is here, and for many people that means a company party to attend. While this party might be a great excuse to wear one of your favorite short cocktail dresses, it is also an important night for you as an employee. Too often employees assume that they are partying with their friends,…
Recruitment agencies can be an excellent source of information when it comes to searching for your next job opportunity. Whatever your sector, there’ll be a job agency dedicated to it, and it can be worth looking into these while searching. Specialist recruitment agencies can be a handy tool in finding opportunities in your sector, with…
One of the great things about being an electrician apprentice is the opportunity to actually get paid while you’re learning how to maintain, repair and install electrical systems and electrical wiring. With the proper electrical training, an apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to learn how to operate in a variety of specialized fields. The amount of money…
So many companies of all shapes and sizes across every industry you can think of have big data on their minds. Business owners are scouring the Web, looking for social media experts to help them out, and SEO companies that can get them the visibility they want online. But all of that falls short of…
The pharmaceutical industry is the most successful research-based industry in Britain and its employees contribute more to the national economy per head than those of any other sector. Nearly 70,000 people work in the industry, of whom nearly half are scientists and engineers, a fifth are technicians, laboratory assistants and draughtsmen and the remainder are…
Engineering is a big deal in developed economies, as it has underpinned much of the technological advancement and innovation that has taken place in the last decade. While concepts such as aerospace engineering may dominate the media’s attention, however, it is important to remember that there are other components of the industry that play a…
Universities turn out thousands of graduates every year, most of whom enter the job market with high hopes of finding the job of their dreams. Many are qualified in finance-related disciplines and are looking for jobs in the finance sector. Unfortunately, as is currently the case with many industries, there are far more applicants for…
Graduating from college and setting out on your own is an exciting time for many young adults. Although it can easily be considered some of the best years of your life, a lot of recent grads also find themselves faced with a myriad of tough new decisions about what to do with their new life…
Workers compensation insurance is basically an insurance policy. It protects employees if they become sick or injured while carrying out their duties of a job. Workers compensation insurance coverage is mandatory for all employers who have one or more employees, part time or full time, including their family members. The reason worker’s compensation is so…