As the job market continues to recover in the midst of what is still, in many ways, an unstable economy, individuals are looking for all kinds of avenues to make extra money. One of those ways would include doing some contract work and one of the best options for doing that is to become an…
Marketing is a challenge for any business owner, particularly during the formative years of a business. New companies often struggle with the prospect of developing marketing strategies to compete with larger, more established companies. If you are not gaining market share as quickly as you would like, it might be because your competitors are outmarketing…
Working as a handyman has its ups and downs; some days are exciting and interesting, while others are filled with projects that can seem to take forever and a day. One thing that handyman work never lacks, however, is variety. There are multitudes of responsibilities and tasks that maintenance and repair workers handle on a…
With unemployment rates still high and the competition for good jobs fierce, it is important to stay on top in your chosen profession. Employers don’t have the time or energy to put up with employees who are not willing to take the initiative and complete projects successfully. With a hundred other professionals eager to take…
This post is a result of a conversation I had a few days ago with my next door neighbor. He’s currently in a high level executive assistant position and has been looking for a new, better paying job. He recently found what looked like his dream job. It was in the same industry (health care)…
Social media is proving to be one of the most valuable tools that a business can utilize. Many companies have found that they can generate even more profits and repeat customers if they build a relationship with their consumers, also known as brand loyalty. Aside from social networking profiles, viral videos are another tool that…
Social media is becoming more prevalent in our lives with every passing year. Today, it is turning into a major concern for job seekers. Employers will look up their applicants on social media networks, and like it or not, they will make judgments based on what they see. Put your best foot forward and make…
College jobs fairs can be a great way to get your foot in the door of a specific career that interests you. In fact, this is why college is so important, because not only will it give you the education to pursue your dreams, but also it might even bring your dreams to you. A…
There aren’t too many of us who couldn’t stand to make a few more dollars. Yet, here’s the thing: Between making sure our family’s needs are met, honoring all of the obligations on our calendar and sometimes going to school or already working one job, it can be challenging to find the kind of job…
If only we could have our professional lives scripted like the TV characters we watch once we clock out, every job search and work opportunity would lead to more success. Forget sweaty palms and nervous answers during job interviews, TV pros epitomize confidence, aptitude and professionalism. The stories of our careers unfold without a script,…
Job and internship interviews are very important to job seekers everywhere; these interviews can be the reason you get that job you’ve always wanted, or they can prevent you from achieving your dream. In order to do well at an interview and get the job you want, you need to look professional. This means dressing…
When you are a freshman in college, while it would be nice if you already knew what you wanted to major in, the truth of the matter is that you will spend most of your first and second year taking general required courses. Therefore, there is not a lot of pressure for you to exactly…