Despite numerous claims to the contrary, recovery in the U.S. employment market continues to be undermined by misleading figures and the creation of poorly paid, temporary jobs. According to leading economists, the labor market is falling far short of its potential, and there are fears that this could become a major issue once the Federal…
An offshore oil rig job can be a little bit like working on your own private island. You usually have the sun and the sea all in front of you. Not only that, but your living arrangements are taken care of – and so are you meals. However, when you are looking for an offshore…
A career in catering can be quite rewarding and lucrative. If you are interested in this career track, you will need to develop a knowledge base of how to prepare and serve large amounts of food during special events and conferences. You will also need a strong foundation in business practice so that you know…
If you have spent the last few weeks or months looking for a job with no joy it’s time to throw out the rule book. There are some surprising tips that will help you to land a job and they aren’t what you expect. While the job center may not approve of these tips they…
In my last couple of posts I mentioned that I’ve been on quite a few interview panels lately, which means I’ve read a lot – and I mean a lot! – of resumes. And since we’re heading towards year-end, a time when many people may be brushing up their resumes in preparation for starting out…
Winter presents a variety of different challenges for businesses, especially those that rely on brick-and-mortar stores as their main source of profit. Not only does the cold weather make it so that people are less willing to go outside, which means a smaller amount of people that will be coming to your store, but it…
The holiday season is here, and for many people that means a company party to attend. While this party might be a great excuse to wear one of your favorite short cocktail dresses, it is also an important night for you as an employee. Too often employees assume that they are partying with their friends,…
Today’s new college graduates are looking for jobs in a tough job market. Savvy college graduates, though, will target their job search to launch a career in a fast growing area. Read on below for six of the fastest growing and top paying careers for today’s new graduates. Dentist Dental school is a medical…
One of the most exciting experiences of an individual’s life is oftentimes interviewing for a job. Because jobs offer individuals the opportunity to make the type of personal and professional advancements that can entail financial stability and personal fulfillment, people who are scheduled for interviews should take time to prepare for them so that they…
Many people take the same career path as their family or friends as they do not think about the future. While this is acceptable to some, others want more and want to forge their own path. Here are five rewarding careers that some people do not consider. Private Investigator Now, many people use a PI…
Recruitment agencies can be an excellent source of information when it comes to searching for your next job opportunity. Whatever your sector, there’ll be a job agency dedicated to it, and it can be worth looking into these while searching. Specialist recruitment agencies can be a handy tool in finding opportunities in your sector, with…
Many try to improve their chances at landing a better job. This is especially significant in today’s economic climate as some people are on the brink of losing their position within the company. Of course, some skills are boring and unmarketable, and a worker will not market him or herself better. However, with these four…