Have you ever walked past a security guard in the lobby of an office building and given any thought to what their average day is like? If you’re a burly individual looking for work you might have! But there’s far more to working as a security guard than just being physically imposing. You will be…
Careers in nursing are popular for ambitious medical hopefuls all over the world. Medicine is one of the most exciting and rewarding fields in the world, and nurses are a vital part of the medical work force. What many nursing students fail to realize is that there are many different kinds of nursing in the…
Self-employed people have an uphill battle when it comes to marketing. Many often lack the resources it takes to market their products or services effectively on a certain level. This often results in ineffective marketing practices and produces poor results. Self-employed people must be careful to avoid these common marketing mistakes when it comes to…
If you have a mind for logic, a love of the basic tenets of science and enjoy working with your hands you’ll find no shortage of careers to pursue. In this day and age, when most professionals spend their time in a cubicle typing on a computer for eight to ten hours a day, those…
As you would if you were starting a traditional brick and mortar office, you need to take time to construct a business plan when you are starting up a business online. Your business plan covers a variety of different aspects about your business and is your map to success when it is laid out properly….
The recent recession has caused difficulty for countless people, and job losses have forced many people out of their homes and out of the life they love. When thinking about recessions, however, is important to note that not all fields of work suffer in the same manner, and there are some jobs that are essentially…
Have you been sending out tons of resumes and getting few, if any, interviews? While there could be a variety of reasons, one in particular stands out to me recently as a result of assisting other hiring managers in my organization with screening resumes and interviewing applicants for a variety of openings. As I’ve been…
Most people decorate their own home interiors, which is why most homes end up with an eclectic assortment of furnishings and accessories that feature a wide variety of colors, textures, patterns, sizes, and styles that lack any semblance of a cohesive plan. This isn’t really your fault, though; it’s not like you went to school…
When it comes time to start thinking about your next career move, you’ve certainly got a lot of options in front of you. Depending on what your interests and/or talents are, there are a ton of various directions in which you can go when you’re looking for work. Of course, these days it’s not as…
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,…
Protecting Businesses Businesses must be aware of the laws protecting employees concerning drug abuse in their geographic regions. Contacting a substance abuse professional to create a written document for your employees is the best plan. Many employers require an employee to sign a workplace policy concerning drug use. This document can protect an employer from…
The future of the planet may feel like quite the burden to take on. Most college students and young professionals are just trying to figure out how to make a living and keep up with their bills. Yet it must be a priority on the individual level, or you can never expect or demand climate…