Happy isn’t always a word that goes hand in hand with hired help of any kind – including construction crews. Ask any successful head contractor or foreman and they will quietly admit that when their employees are truly content, they are without a doubt likely to perform better. There are ways that you can keep…
Most of us will have some sort of idea in terms of our career and the job that we want to do to see us through until retirement. Yet, often this job won’t be found on our doorsteps. It would be ideal to stay in the area where you have grown up and be close…
While technological advancement may have afforded access to multiple opportunities as citizens, it has also heralded the dawn of brand new threats and dangers. From identity theft to fishing scams that look to solicit personal information, everyday citizens are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated and ruthless cyber thieves. With this in mind, it stands to…
With this first post of the new year, I’d like to talk a bit about making sure your online presence isn’t hurting your chances of landing a job interview. One of the first things many hiring managers do now (myself included!) is check some of the major social sites to see what information is posted…
Despite the grim job market outlook, there are actually many good paying jobs that people can pursue that many do not even know exist. Below are some of the better potential jobs to consider for an alternative path to success. 1. Tower technician. For those who like working outdoors and can deal with heights, there…
The Texas Oil Fields Are Booming. New developments in technology and rising oil prices have created a massive surge in jobs and investment in Texas’ Eagle Ford and Permian Basin oil fields. The shortage of workers is driving up wages. Currently 3% of jobs are going unfilled. By 2020 when we overtake Saudi Arabia as…
The U.S. healthcare industry is entering one of its most monumental years in decades with legislature inciting an unprecedented increase in the demand for healthcare personnel. The growth seen in areas such as nursing is enormous, with numerous states citing shortage for health care workers. As far as projections go, the rate of employment in…
Having to work at a job you hate is one of the worst things in the world. The frustration and anxiety that comes with a toxic workplace is often debilitating. In these situations, it is natural to want to quit and flee without a plan. Before you do that, though, you should know that there…
Landing your dream job is not always an easy feat to accomplish, regardless of your experience and the desire you have to work in any particular industry. When you want to work towards landing your dream job, becoming proficient at a few skills can help to assist you during the process. The more proficient you…
The business world is competitive, and when you’re looking to hire or promote someone, you want to find the right person for the job and make sure the work is done efficiently. Women are a force to be reckoned with in the workplace, and here are 3 skills that give women an advantage over men….
If the early indications are to be believed, 2014 is set to witness to continuation of economic growth in the UK. This is certainly true in relation to the employment market, where recruitment giant Hays have just recorded a 10% rise in quarterly revenues and sustained its best level of performance since the start of…
Although there are several factors that can help business owners and entrepreneurs become successful, learning how to network is especially important. This is the case for several reasons, including the fact that networking is the practice that entails increased conversion rates as well as the formation of business relationships that can be mutually profitable. If…