While the British economic recovery remains surprisingly robust, there remain a large number of graduates who are choosing to pursue their chosen career paths abroad. This trend is particularly prominent among dental graduates, thanks primarily to the sheer volume of British dental work that has been outsourced to the Far East and Central Europe since…
In my last post I explained how the ‘soft skills’ become the most important factors in the second job interview. I reviewed two of the four that consider most important: initiative and work ethic. This time I’ll talk about the other two: customer service attitude and personality. Sometimes people are surprised when I say that,…
In many ways, a successful start-up company symbolizes the American dream; it’s a situation in which hard work and innovation can overcome a tough competitive marketplace filled with well-funded business behemoths. And while going from a shoestring budget to a boardroom is doable, it is highly challenging and requires not only dedicated efforts but smart…
If you have been injured at work, your first step should be to consult with a work comp lawyer. Unfortunately, many employers view a workers’ compensation claim as a lawsuit against their company. But this cannot be further from the truth. 1. You are Entitled to Medical Treatment When a worker gets injured at work,…
When looking to start a business, many opt for a boring and predictable idea. Now, this can lead to success, but a serious entrepreneur should try a little harder to come up with a business plan. With that being said, here are five excellent business ideas for 2013. 1. Commercial cleaners: There are plenty of…
If you will be starting college this fall, you may be wondering what you are going to do for money while you are in school. While many students these days take out loans not only to pay for the cost of school and living expenses, the fact remains that getting a part- or full-time job…
In today’s competitive world of business, it is common for owners of small-scale businesses to find themselves struggling in sustaining their growth for a length of time. More often than not, the first years of business seem to be promising since they aim high. However, there comes a time when suddenly, they lose their momentum….
A modeling career can be tough – mainly because it is so demanding. Knowing if you are cut out for the modeling world is a little bit like knowing if you are cut out for battle. In the fashion industry, models are critical to the marketing process. If a designer’s new collection doesn’t look great…
Many different careers are available in sales. Salespeople today can make a large amount from commissions or other employer incentive programs. The following are some of the best sales opportunities. Retail Sales Some of the fastest growing careers in sales are related to the retail industry. Retailers have been expanding consistently over the years. These…
Whether you set up your fledgling business two months or twenty years ago, the chances are that you never thought back then that you’d one day want to leave. Or maybe you thought that you’d own that business and therefore work there until you retired? Perhaps that day has come and you are now happily…
Personal support workers (PSW), also known as social workers, are the unsung heroes of society. They provide valuable care and assistance to people who are least able to take care of themselves – the ill, disadvantaged, physically and mentally handicapped, children, and elderly. The field of social work is expected to grow from 2010 to 2020 by…
There are many reasons why people are interested in the noble profession of educator, but perhaps the most compelling is the opportunity to help mold the young minds that will one day become leaders in industry, politics, religion, and pretty much every other walk of life. However, before you can start teaching kids to think…