The construction industry is responsible for keeping hundreds of thousands of people in employment. It’s a sector that is always growing and seldom gets affected by recessions. One of the selling points of working in construction is there are many different types of jobs. For example, you could become a builder or…
Do you like your job? It’s OK, answer honestly, this isn’t a stealth survey from your boss. It’s just that most of us change jobs every few years. Some of that will be to take on a more senior role. On occasion it will be because we move home. But for many of us it…
Leaving your job isn’t a possibility until a better offer arrives and turns your head. When this situation occurs, two things happen: you get excited and you panic. Obviously, you are excited because it is a new opportunity and a chance to improve your lifestyle. But, you also panic because you worry about leaving your…
In order to obtain a job of any kind, you need to possess qualities that employers are looking for. This changes on a job-by-job basis, but there are some skills that are always valuable no matter what. To start jumping on the career ladder and moving up in the world, you need to have these…
The Myth of Perfectionism in Life and With Jobs By: Darci Maxwell Perfectionism is the curse of our society. We strive to be perfect in everything we do. We want to be the perfect weight, the perfect height, have perfect skin, be the perfect employee, the perfect mother, the perfect friend, or the perfect…
In the current very competitive job market, you must have the right job search strategies, tools and killer organization. Otherwise, you’ll be…well…killed by your competition! You’re going to be applying for a lot of jobs (that is, if you follow my advice!). If you don’t develop good job search tools to organize your job search…
Many of us grew up in a different time. The outdoors were literally just outside our homes, and you could ride your bike through the vacant lots around your city, and visit a nearby meadow or grove of trees for a quick picnic. With growing cities, the outdoors seem like a distant memory. Of course…
From the moment that many people enter the workforce and become contributing members of society, the number one thing they want to accomplish is to stop working. Retiring early has, for better or worse, become an inseparable part of the American Dream for many people. Sadly, though, it seems to be further and further out…
Heading into the world of work and dreading the prospect of a job that doesn’t make you fulfilled and proud? Or have you been in work for a while, but never feel like you’re achieving anything tangible and worthwhile? Then it could be time to look for a job that gives back to your community….
There are few things that are more rewarding than than the feeling of accomplishment that hard work can bring. However, hard work can also come with its own set of dangers in certain occupations. The average number of fatalities per 100,000 workers was 3.3, as of 2014, but many other industries are at nearly 6…
Here are some simple, viable ways in which you can make extra money on the side. Amazon marketplace – Most people have some experience with sellers on Amazon marketplace whether they know it or not. Usually when you look up an item on Amazon, the most prominent price will be the price of the brand…
One of the most difficult situations you will face in your life can also be one of the most important. Getting notified that you are being fired, terminated, cut, or laid off can be a gut-wrenching experience. More than likely you will be given a severance package. This package should include a variety of things…