Career options are typically pretty plentiful, especially if you’re interested in working in the financial sector. There are a lot of ways to make your own money by dealing with other people’s money, and some of them require a little more of an intense workload than others. If you’re thinking that you want to set…
This economy has been tough for all job-seekers, but perhaps no segment of the population has been more severely affected than the recent college graduate. There you are, diploma in hand, limited real-world experience and tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debts on your shoulders. How can you compete? The recession led to…
When you’re on the hunt for that next great job, you might have a tendency to really focus on yourself, and what you can offer your potential employer(s). After all, beggars can’t really be choosers, as the old saying goes, and having that kind more grateful attitude has a tendency to be a little more…
Work from home can be one of the nicest ways to do business; there are few things more liberating than the feeling of being your own boss. You get to set your own schedule and only work when you want to, you answer only to yourself and your clients, and you don’t have any dress…
Job interviews are some of the more stressful life experiences that all of us have to go through. These are the moments when everything seems to be on the line, moments when nervousness and failure to prepare often get the better of us. As you’re triple checking your resume for spelling errors, remember these 5…
Most people would rather call a plumber than deal with complex and potentially messy issues with the pipes in their home, which bring in water and carry it away again, often along with waste. But for those that have an understanding of the mechanics of household plumbing, the prospect of working on the pipes that…
For many of us, getting out on the road and letting the gas pedal sink to the floor is the cure for all of our ailments. Those who love to hear the revving of engines, relish the smell of gasoline, and like to see the world through a windshield better than any other way would…
A job in insurance sales could be highly lucrative and enjoyable, or an utter catastrophe, depending on your personality, drive, and values. You could be setting your hours, working on your own terms, selling insurance and making a good living doing it. For many, this is a reliable source of income and a fine career…
Although the financial markets remain very much in flux, and many of the world’s economies have yet to fully recover from the economic downturn of the past few years, a career in finance is still a very wise and often lucrative choice. If you graduate with a business degree and manage to also complete an…
In today’s incredibly difficult job market, the savvy professional will identify growth industries and build a career path within one. There are no guarantees that the job you’re in today will be there tomorrow, and no contract is unbreakable. But you can give yourself a great shot to remain employed if you work within an…
If you have a head for business and a way with numbers, chances are you’ve thought about working in the financial world. And one of the most demanding yet rewarding jobs in this sector is that of a stock market analyst. Basically, your job is to watch the stock market, to review how stocks move…
The technology industry is one that’s constantly growing, changing, and evolving. To cast your lot in with the tech industry is to pretty much acknowledge that your career is going to see a lot of change, and that you’re going to have to be something of a lifelong learner if you intend to keep up….