Because we spend a third of our lives, if not more, at work, then we had better make sure that the career we choose is a damn good one. But the fact is, most of us fall into a job that we can tolerate, and we continue to do this without ever challenging ourselves, coasting…
For many people, the thought of becoming a doctor or a nurse seems something of an uphill struggle. They know that they will need to do extremely well in their studies throughout high school and college, so many who aren’t too academically gifted can sometimes give up on the dream of working in healthcare straight…
It seems to be part of the old approach to getting the job you want, you go through education, you get an entry-level position in the industry, and you work your way up. But now, we see so many people being self-made, or even foregoing the traditional educational routes to climb up the career ladder….
Freelancing is a dream lifestyle to many people, for all of the reasons you might expect. A freelancer often doesn’t have to put on a suit and commute to an office. A freelancer is, for all intents and purposes, his own boss, and although he has to answer to his clients, he is nonetheless the…
Nursing is a job which is incredibly rewarding, and it is one which a lot of people choose to go into when they care for people and enjoy looking after people. If you are thinking of a new career path to take this year, nursing might be the ideal job for you, and here are…
The construction sector doesn’t get enough credit. It’s one of the most lucrative careers out there, considering the amount of work on the market (that customers are always going to need done) and all the different specialities you could serve with your skills. You could very well find your own niche even after being only…
Freelancing is still one of the most highly sought-after lifestyles due to the flexibility it supposedly offers. However, most freelancers (at least, the ones with average lifestyles) will tell you that freelancing isn’t as flexible as you might think. However, does that change the fact that people still long for a career as a freelancer?…
Searching for the perfect job is so difficult, and so few people out there actually have the chance to secure the job of their dreams. This is something that needs a lot of hard work, dedication, and no small amount of luck. If you are serious about securing the job of your dreams long-term, you…
There are plenty of ways to upgrade your career, but those ways are not always clear and obvious when you’re in the moment and trying to stay in control of your career. Everyone experiences job and career problems at one time or another, so if you’re struggling, you should keep your cool and try to…
If you are lucky enough to be applying for work and have more than one job offer on the table in front of you, congratulations. You are in a rare but very lucrative position. Not only do you have the power to play one offer off against the other to get the best deal, you…
There are many careers in the world, ranging from retail associate on a Saturday morning, to President of the United States, and many people choose what they want to do with their life from a very early age. Many people know very young whether they want to work in medicine or whether they want to…
In heavily money-oriented societies, we are very much driven down the path of finding a job which provide financial rewards. However, this is not always the way of seeking out a career path which you find personally satisfying. The question of what you want to do with your life is one that troubles people of…