If you were the type of person to blindly follow statistics, you could be forgiven for thinking that freelancing was set to become the dominant method of working in Western society. This trend, which has been driven by technological advancement and additional factors such as flexible working directives, recently prompted Intuit to suggest that 40%…
Attempting to interpret labor market data can be extremely challenging, as the information published through reports and other mediums can be extremely contradictory. This is showcased in the U.S. market at present, where a recent rise in jobless claims and slow wage growth is being offset by a lowering unemployment rate. So despite challenges, the…
Graduate unemployment poses one of the most serious issues in Western society, with nations’ such as the U.S. and UK providing a relevant case in point. Although there are many facets to this issue, the most debilitating is the fact that college graduates fail to develop practical workplace skills during their education. There are numerous…
As we enter 2015, the global labor market appears to be in increasingly robust health. While there remain concerns surrounding a lack of permanent employment opportunities, the rate of overall job creation continues to increase as the applications for unemployment benefits declines. This is certainly the case in the U.S., for example, where the applications…
In 2012, the number of adults who had earned a college degree reached an all time high with almost 34 percent of Americans age 25 and older holding at least a bachelors degree. Although this is great news for education proponents, the rise in educated adults comes at a price—job competition. For many graduates, that…
Working at the job site in the summer heat, especially when working in tropical climates, is a dangerous endeavor. Even if you are not working, staying out of the blistering heat is always advised when possible because otherwise you may find yourself in the hospital with heat exhaustion, sun poisoning, or even skin cancer in…
In the existing labour market, your choice of career is arguably the single most important that you will ever make. With graduate unemployment spiralling in the Western world and a paucity of permanent or long-term job opportunities damaging the market, plotting a well thought out and clearly defined career path is absolutely pivotal. Aside from…
Approximately 29 percent of mothers in the U.S. did not work outside the home in 2012, the Pew Research Center estimates. That is up from 23 percent in 1999, which was the record low mark since the 1960s. These numbers include single moms, but about 65 percent of stay-at-home moms are wives of working husbands….
When thinking about a career and how to land the perfect job, rarely do you think about the related danger or safety costs. Many of the jobs you would not even think of are some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Many industries involving security are obviously subject to potential dangers – industries…
Bumming rides or taking the bus simply doesn’t cut it if you’re going to be graduating soon. Before you graduate, think about buying your first car and give yourself full independence. You will undoubtedly have to deal with getting to classes, commuting to a job, or driving around to socialize. Chances are you might be…
As global employment market optimism reaches its highest level for seven years, job seekers can at least benefit from a rising number of opportunities and improved sentiment. The nature of these opportunities and the constantly changing nature of the job market pose alternative challenges, however, which can only be overcome by a proactive mind-set and…
If you relish your time alone, you’re probably an introvert. Individuals with a solitary personality tend to thrive in a quiet and independent work environment and, according to the Myers & Briggs Foundation, introverts feel more comfortable focusing on one task at a time. Jobs that cater to these needs are more common than ever…