When you’re trying to get ahead in your career, heading to another country for weeks or months to work for free might seem counterintuitive. But whether you’re a recent graduate looking for your first job or a seasoned professional, volunteering abroad can help you develop new skills, gain valuable experience and set yourself apart from…
The number of stay-at-home moms in the United States is near the 5 million mark according to the recent figures from the Census Bureau. That’s a major labor pool for employers who are seeking extremely motivated and loyal employees. In fact, a recent article from Workforce Management, “Recruiters Can Find an Untapped Source of Talent…
When we look at successful businesses, they seem to have tons of people working for them, taking on all the difficult tasks and leaving the business owners and managers free to get on with the more interesting and creative jobs. While it’s true that as your business grows, you’ll need to consider outsourcing some of…
Sometimes, you can feel like you have gone as far as you can go in a given career and it is like you are stuck in a rut. In other cases, you may feel like a career change is in order because you have entered a new phase of your life, such as becoming a…
If you’re starting at a new job, you may be concerned about making the right impression. In order to progress your career, you’ll want to ensure that your job is safe. You don’t want to undermine your position by making too many mistakes or upsetting your new colleagues. Although you’ll want to blend in, it’s…
Health care is one of the most lucrative and important industries that we have. We need more dedicated healthcare professionals than ever before, as we’re always going to need to be healthy and cared for. The need for this industry will never go away! If you want to make sure you nail your ideal career…
For a lot of people, time after work or school is usually spent enjoying entertainment, getting little jobs done, and socializing with friends. People value this time a lot, putting it as a priority over other things in their life. Of course, though, you could be using your free time for something a lot greater….
by Alek Sabin Everyone gets to a point in their lives where they question if what they are doing is the right path for them (and if you don’t get to this point, then you’re very lucky). It can be difficult to imagine that you’ve been doing work in the wrong industry for years, or…
by Alek Sabin One of the best ways to attract and retain the best employees is by making your office a place that people want to work. You’ve probably heard a lot about ‘culture’ in the business world, lately. It’s become a buzzword that gets thrown around a lot like ‘synergy,’ ‘paradigm shift,’ or ‘data-driven.’…
There are many different versions of success. For some people, it’s having a large house and a fancy car to drive around in. For others, it’s the knowledge that they’re working near the very top of an industry that makes a difference in the world. These are both commonly accepted signs of success; however, everyone…
Most people start a new career at some point in their lives. It’s becoming more common for young people to try out a few different jobs in their first few years of working, too – although, that is partly due to job instability, rather than choice. Some people do the same thing for their whole…
Has the job market ever been quite as competitive as it is right now? We don’t think so! There seem to be hundreds of job seekers out there and hardly any jobs. It has never been more difficult to bag the job of your dreams, so you need to make sure that you are pulling…