Recent research has continued to support the widely held belief that a significant number of graduates experience difficulty securing appropriate employment after completing their first degrees, with a total of 55% employed in low-skilled industries or registered as unemployed. With more than 100,000 people applying to universities each year to study undergraduate law, the subject…
Throwing a company party that everyone’s still talking about on Monday may seem daunting. It doesn’t need to be, though. Keep in mind a few easy tips to make your next company party memorable. #1. Start with the Food Don’t think of the theme as just “company party.” Start with a theme and carry…
A home energy auditor has a unique job: measure and weigh where and how a home may be losing energy. A homeowner can do basic home energy auditing on their own, but when it comes to really saving energy and time, hiring a home energy auditor is important. This is the reason why becoming a…
Shipping is one industry that doesn’t look to dry up any time soon. Even with the high cost of fuel, cross-country drivers are still one of the most economic means of moving goods, and with some fleets making the switch to eco-friendly fuels like biodiesel, it may even be the greenest option for companies looking…
Although we are always hearing about the high unemployment rate, certain industries are actually facing a shortage of eligible employees. This is very useful information for young people exploring their career options or for anyone considering a career change. The following are five growing industries where the demand of workers exceeds the supply. 1. Skilled…
Congratulations! It is likely that you recently obtained your teaching certification and are in the process of finding your first teaching job. However, it is also possible that you have been out of the workforce for a period of time and are looking to obtain a new teaching position. Regardless of your reason, the following…
Finding a job in a tough economy certainly isn’t easy. With all of the competition from other job seekers and not enough job openings to go around, many people end up finding themselves unemployed for far too long, and their savings accounts begin to get smaller and smaller as they resort to digging into them…
There are certain career paths you can choose, that perhaps you never thought of following, that will allow you to really make a positive impact on the lives of others around the planet. And this selfless giving and compassion towards others could be just what you need to transform your career into one that inspires…
If you’re someone who has always been fascinated by things like fossils of animals and other living organisms and you’ve been wondering about the kind of career path that you should take that will allow you to explore these types of things, have you ever thought about becoming a paleontologist? These are the individuals who…
According to Simply Hired, more than 60,000 seasonal jobs are available this holiday season. Seasonal work offers an ideal opportunity to learn more about a field or company you’ve been interested in, while earning extra wages. Remember thought that you’re not the only one with this plan in mind. Everyone from retirees to stay-at-home moms…
Who would have thought that a piece of paper with a few words could become so significant to one’s career or economic success? Though an employer may spend less than a minute reviewing your résumé, it’s the leading marketing tool a job applicant uses to promote him or herself. Résumés have come a considerable way…
I’ve found that careers aren’t always a series of steps. Sometimes you need to go outside your comfort zone, develop a real passion, and begin making connections if you want to succeed in landing your dream job. I’d like to share a story of mine that (hopefully) brings inspiration to your quest for a satisfying…