Most people have one source of income, usually in the form of a job. When that source is cut-off because of lay-offs, company restructuring, or whatever else company executives call it, the situation can be extremely disastrous. Some people even lose their homes after losing their jobs. That’s why it is important to be able…
Career fairs are not only a great place to go when you are looking to find a job, but they can also be a great place to go in order to make some very important business connection. Business connections are very important to have as sometimes finding the perfect job is more about who you…
For many people finding a job is one thing, but their main goal is finding a career. Jobs can come and go in a lifetime, but once a person settles into a career, they tend to stick with that for their entire working life. The problem is that these days, the work environment has changed…
If you are thinking about changing careers there are a number of things that you should know before you do so. Anytime that a career change is made it is something that should not be decided on too hastily as a career change is a potentially a move that can affect the rest of your…
The idea of getting paid without a job has a very appealing ring to it. A number of people become self employed solely so that they can ditch their box and the office cubicle. There are a number of benefits to doing this, but also some factors that need to be carefully considered as well. …
Student loan debt may become a bit overwhelming, but there are some jobs that you can get that might help you pay those loans off. This is good news as student loan debt is something that you will carry for you for the rest of your life until it is paid off. Because student loan…
Baby boomers in the United States are facing the age of retirement. The so-called ‘golden age’ is supposed to be a time of reflection, a period of time to look back over your life with fond memories. Sadly, the recent pension crisis has ensured that a large number of elderly citizens are no longer able…
No matter how much you may try to keep to yourself while at work, you are bound to find yourself smack in the middle of an office confrontation at some point or another. An office confrontation can lead to a lot of undue stress and anxiety and, in the end, result in your work performance…
Were you laid off? Made redundant? Displaced? Outsourced? It doesn’t matter what they call it – the main worry now is – You are Unemployed. Most people who just recently lost their jobs or couldn’t find a job go through phases of anger, grief, frustration, and hopelessness. Losing a job means changing the lifestyle you’ve…
If you are new to the job market or you are ready to make a long term career decision you may be wondering how to go about doing so. Choosing a career to get into is more than just choosing one that pays good money. While money is certainly important, you need to realize that…
Sometimes people wish to start a new career, but they just don’t want to leave the job they currently hold as they are afraid their new career may not work out. If this is the case with you, you always have the option to start your new career on a part-time basis. To start your…
The number of people who hate their job seems to be on the increase. Whether it is the unsatisfactory nature of the job, a belligerent, unreasonable boss or co-workers whose behavior you can’t even begin to fathom, job dissatisfaction appears to be at an all-time high. From a personal point of view, I always hated…