Having a baby can be the most special and wonderful thing to ever happen to you but it can also mean an interruption in your career. For that reason many women will wait to have children or choose not to have them all together. While it all boils down to a personal choice it is…
If you love talking and consider yourself a people person, chances are you’ve thought about a career in sales. But which direction to go? Every single industry requires a sales department, and if you’ve got the skills to promote a product and seal the deal you will find opportunities. But as with most careers, it…
In my last post I gave some advice that applies to everyone about how to be successful in your job. This time I’d like to specifically focus on suggestions for how to make a great first impression in a new job, particularly for those of you who may be relatively new to the work force….
Despite the recent economic downturn, there are a number of fields where jobs have been relatively easy to find. Those armed with the right degrees are poised to begin succeeding quickly, and those who prepare themselves while in college should be able to…
Coal mining is one of the oldest, yet physically demanding jobs there is. There are plenty of coal mining career opportunities and often it can pay very well. You also don’t need too much education and anyone, from all walks off life, can usually secure a job as a coal miner. Although the safety and…
With the continued improvement in the business environment, 2013 is seeing the rise of a number of companies that are posed to dominate the business world. Three companies in particular present an ideal working environment for those individuals seeking a professionally rewarding career with excellent advancement prospects. Google, Inc., Vivint, Inc. and Wegmans Food Markets…
To date, my posts have been about job search advice. This time I’m going to switch gears and share my top ten rules about how to be successful once you’ve landed that job. Too often, I see young, inexperienced new employees get started on the wrong foot. It’s typically not because they don’t try hard…
Leaving a job in a down-spiraling economy is not only scary, it requires a leap of faith. But knowing you have something else waiting for you makes the jump a little easier. If you don’t have a degree but you want to travel the world, do it — and get paid while you are at…
Self-employed people have an uphill battle when it comes to marketing. Many often lack the resources it takes to market their products or services effectively on a certain level. This often results in ineffective marketing practices and produces poor results. Self-employed people must be careful to avoid these common marketing mistakes when it comes to…
If you have a mind for logic, a love of the basic tenets of science and enjoy working with your hands you’ll find no shortage of careers to pursue. In this day and age, when most professionals spend their time in a cubicle typing on a computer for eight to ten hours a day, those…
In an economic downturn, many people consider relocation as a solution. While some parts of the country are experiencing job loss or stagnation, there are many cities where business is booming and job growth is on the rise. The benefits of living in a city with rising job growth are plenty. Where there are jobs,…
There are few causes that are more noble than enlisting and heading off to defend your country abroad. Joining the military can be a very rewarding experience in a lot of ways for many individuals. You’ll learn a lot about yourself, a lot about how you relate to other people, and a lot about important…