In an economic downturn, many people consider relocation as a solution. While some parts of the country are experiencing job loss or stagnation, there are many cities where business is booming and job growth is on the rise. The benefits of living in a city with rising job growth are plenty. Where there are jobs,…
One area that many job seekers tend to overlook is the public sector. I’ve spent about two thirds of my career as a hiring manager in the private sector and one third in the public sector, so I consider myself qualified to comment on this. Government organizations have several advantages to consider. They are usually…
Retirement doesn’t just happen. It takes planning and commitment and, yes, money. In order to prepare for retirement by earning and saving money, here are some suggestions: Save Money, Stretch Your Dollar Pay Yourself We pay the bills, pay the gas stations and even pay our kids allowance money for cleaning up around the house,…
Job search tax deductions are something that can help take the sting out of the tough times you may be facing just a bit. While it isn’t as good as being employed, at least you know that you can get certain tax breaks for your efforts. Even if you were lucky enough to get a…
Many companies that have been in business for years and years have at least one person who has been employed there much longer than everyone else. To some, the thought of staying at the same job for many years seems boring. But a person who has been at the same job for decades usually has…
Online college degrees are much less expensive than traditional degrees, and many people thank that their quality is actually better. What do you think? Via: Get a Real Degree
Would you rather get up early and get work out of the way so you can enjoy your day, or are you the type to function best after the sun sets? Finding the type of employment right for your needs and your natural habits could help to make it easier to go to work each…
Ditch the nine-to-five grind and follow your dream — a sustainable personal photography business isn’t as far off as you think. You’ve always had that artistic eye, now it’s time to put a viable business model behind your talent. Starting off as a professional photographer, paychecks may be inconsistent and the hours will probably be…
Before retirement, people tend to day dream about the years they’ll spend golfing, gardening, traveling and visiting love ones. What retirees may not expect, though, is the desire to return to the workforce after they’ve left. Whether you miss the interactions with people, the money or yearn to contribute to something you are passionate about,…
You’ve spent time crafting what you thought was a pretty darn good resume, you’ve taken it out around town and online, putting it to the test. So why are you not being flooded with calls and requests for an interview? Believe it not your resume might be getting passed over without so much as a…
Your Gen Y kids were always playing with gadgets — sometimes to the point where it drove you nuts. While, that experience with technical gadgets and the fascination with social media may just pay off for some of these 20-somethings. Of course, because we are still not financially stable in 2012, getting one of those…
In my last blog post, I described how I set up my search for a new job. After that, I began doing the ongoing activities needed to “cast a wide net” for my job search effort. First and foremost, I checked company web sites regularly for job openings. In today’s employment world, almost every company…