There are winning career fields for people with the right education regardless of what the economy is doing. If you are looking for a job that is as recession-proof as possible, what types of work should you be looking for? 1) Retail Services Retail gets a bad rap for the poor hours and…
In my last post I explained that effectively selling your qualifications and experience as being a good match for the position is usually the most important factor in getting invited back for the second round of interviews. I also said that in the second interview the game completely changes. Your “soft” skills, as well as…
No matter how careful employers may be, accidents can take place at any time. When these actions are on business property or happen to an employee, it is important for all parties to understand their rights and responsibilities. This includes employees that may be unsure of where to turn in order to get the medical…
Employee theft is something that no business owner wants to deal with. However, there are employees who want to take advantage of your good nature or inattention to detail. Here are five steps that business owners can take to ensure that employee theft is reduced or eliminated completely. 1) Train Employees Well From The Beginning…
The most crucial part of the job search is interviewing well. This means showing off your positive personality traits to impress the interviewer. People can all tend to blend together on paper, but those who let their positive personality traits shine during the interview will stand out in the minds of the hiring managers. Here…
As the responsibilities of home and children build up later in life, many adults find it necessary to re-train and enter a new profession that can better accommodate their unique situations. Or for women that are planning on having children in the near future, a new career is necessary to ensure they don’t lose their…
There aren’t many people who’d tell you that they wouldn’t like to run an online business and make real money off of it. However, making money online is something that’s a lot more easily said than done. There is no magic algorithm that spawns a successful business, so you’ve got to employ good business practices…
If you’re committed to a life of service and want to help people in their greatest moments of need, you can’t do much better than working as a certified nurse. But which direction to take your career? Nursing is a massive field, and the specialization you choose can change everything, from where you work to…
The three investments you should make when starting a business consist of tangible and non-tangible components. Many people are currently creating their own employment opportunities to rise above the chaos of an unstable economy. Properly investing the smallest profit amounts can increase potential company profits and open the door to future partnerships. With so many…
Working on the road is a big change, especially if you are used to coming home at a certain time every night. It’s important to take the time to prepare before your first trip so that you don’t end up stressed and ready to quit. Keeping a regular schedule, exercising, communicating with family and staying…
As a housing inspector it will be your job to determine if people’s living environments are tenable or not. You will check for things like mold, allergens, pests and even structural issues, like shaky or eroding foundations. Not only will you make sure that living arrangements are acceptable, but you will also follow strict ordinances…
In the annals of great literature and journalism there have been some classic depictions of fun and adventure in the great outdoors. As a travel writer you have a unique opportunity to travel the world penning tales about your journeys and explorations. By train, plane, automobile – and maybe even a helicopter or two –…