Have you ever had someone tell say, “You are so good at throwing parties. You should really think about becoming an event planner”? If so, maybe that’s one of the reasons why the title of this article caught your attention. Indeed, all of us have special talents that we enjoy that we may not use…
I’d like to talk a bit this time about temporary employment agencies. I’ve always been puzzled by how few people who are out of work use them, whereas as a hiring manager I love temporary agencies. Case in point. The son of a good friend of mine has been – unsuccessfully – looking for a…
Engineering offers an engaging, rewarding and possibly lucrative career. Engineers are responsible for finding the solutions to many of society’s seemingly unsolvable quandaries, like traffic, sewage, city planning and developing more efficient machinery. If you have specialized training, or a graduate degree in science or math, having the opportunity to apply your practical knowledge can…
Many professionals spend their entire careers working in an office setting, just another cog in the wheel of a large corporation. Perhaps they have a bit of responsibility, and rise to become a middle manager. But in general they won’t get to see many results from their work, or earn any satisfaction. If you want…
The Internet is rapidly changing and, with faster broadband speeds, video content is quickly becoming the best way to get your company’s message across. Statistics show that that users respond to video better than photos, on the web. For online businesses, there are many benefits to producing a video to showcase what your business is…
In my last post I gave some advice that applies to everyone about how to be successful in your job. This time I’d like to specifically focus on suggestions for how to make a great first impression in a new job, particularly for those of you who may be relatively new to the work force….
The technology industry is a veritable goldmine for career driven young professionals, particularly those with a head for computing. Most members of the current generation of young job seekers have grown up with computers as household fixtures, and they’ve watched both software and hardware grow and evolve over the years. Jobs in software testing are…
The marketing industry is rapidly going digital, which means major changes in the way businesses operate as well as exciting new career opportunities. In the past, marketing careers were largely centered around TV and print advertisements. While these strategies are still running strong in contemporary markets, the new emphasis on internet marketing has created new…
If you are looking for a job in sales or marketing, you will want to showcase your most relevant skills during the interview. Meeting with a prospective employer provides the opportunity to “sell” your sales and marketing skills through the way you present yourself. Here are 5 important ways to give a persuasive job interview….
Millions of people are becoming highly concerned with weight gain in our modern world. Rising obesity rates and increasingly common chronic health conditions are making the world take note of this epidemic of unhealthy lifestyles. An increase in sedentary living is suspected to be connected to these trends. Many people are spending several hours a…
Despite the recent economic downturn, there are a number of fields where jobs have been relatively easy to find. Those armed with the right degrees are poised to begin succeeding quickly, and those who prepare themselves while in college should be able to…
Coal mining is one of the oldest, yet physically demanding jobs there is. There are plenty of coal mining career opportunities and often it can pay very well. You also don’t need too much education and anyone, from all walks off life, can usually secure a job as a coal miner. Although the safety and…