Many people find themselves working at a job for reasons that they can’t really explain. Often, an opportunity presents itself and before they realize it, they are headed in a direction they had never planned on. I consider myself very lucky to have known from an early age what I wanted to do. Plants and…
Detectives are undeniably intriguing, and many of us secretly wish that we could be on the front lines of a criminal investigation. Questioning suspects. Putting the pieces together. Catching criminals in their lies. These are all aspects of detective work that draw us in and leave us wanting more. Why do you think crime shows…
Domo has released a new infographic that talks about the Anatomy Of The Worlds Top Performing CEOs. The study was conducted by Harvard Business school and it is based off of the 100 best performing CEOs of all time. Some of the CEOs included on this are Jeff Bezos, Meg Whitman and Steve Jobs, who…
Spending your life on the road, but feel you aren’t getting your fair share? Check out these five tips that could help boost your earnings. Maintain a good driving record If you are going to be hauling goods across the country, the company you work for needs to know they can trust you with their…
When getting that first paycheck, some people rush out and blow their money. While this is fun in the short-term, it is not a wise move. No, one should use their first earnings to do something positive for his or her life. In fact, here are five things a person should do with his or…
With the Internet and cloud technology advancing at an alarmingly fast rate, the number of companies taking their business online has never been so high, and this new way of working has become something of a phenomenon. In fact, a large percentage of upstarts don’t even consider the traditional business model, opting for the freelance,…
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…