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…
For the busy professional, it can be difficult to find time making meals or eating healthy with a hectic schedule that allows a minimal amount of time for preparing meals. By taking advantage of quick and easy meals, it will make for convenient eating that avoids opting for fast food restaurants throughout the week. …
While the U.S. may have been celebrating after lowering the nation’s unemployment rate to just 7.4%, July’s jobs report confirmed what economists have been saying for months about the labor market. More specifically, it was reported that the amount of part-time jobs created by the economy was three times higher than those offering full-time hours,…
With technological advances continuously making communications easier, companies and business recruiters are straying away from traditional recruitment channels like newspapers. Classified ads have gone the way of the dinosaur, except in their new digitalized forms like Craigslist. Today, it is simpler than ever to use technology to become pro-active in your job hunt. Instead of…
So you’ve always had a passion for food that you want to share with others, and the laser focus and determination required to deliver a meal under a tight timeline for particular clients. If you can pair that with the ability to lead people and an unflinching commitment even under the most stressful of circumstances,…
Since the beginning of time, there have been people working outdoors. Many of the jobs that are done outside require hard labor. In times past a job outside could easily take most of the hours in a day. Thanks to modern innovations and inventions, many outdoor jobs have become much easier to do. Although there…
Sometimes it is hard to tell if the company you work for is the right fit, a place that has a culture you enjoy and job requirements that you can meet. Finding the perfect fit may be important to you if you wish to stay with the company for a long time or aspire to…
If you are considering a career in the medical field of ophthalmology you might be thinking this is as specific as you will ever get. After all, you’ll spend as long as ten years in school to prepare yourself for work in this field, so after that scale of an investment you’d think the big…
If the arts are your true calling, and you are looking to make a career out of your passion, then you may want to consider pursuing a degree in performing arts. Many colleges and universities offer degrees in this field, and there are even some schools that specialize in performing arts. But before you decide…
Job perks are something everyone wants from an employer. Some perks are very simple like free sports drinks or an on-site gym. Others are much more elaborate. Some careers automatically come with perks because of the nature of the work. There are five jobs available with awesome perks. Cruise Staff Cruise lines have many different…
Write down a list of moments in life when you’ve felt most satisfied with work — do you notice a pattern? Is there an underlying theme to the events where you’ve most been rewarded or congratulated for your time and effort? If so, you might already realize what your career would best be geared toward,…