A career as an educator is one that is honorable, purposeful, and rewarding. You have the ability to influence and change the lives of your students in a positive way for many years to come. However, like any profession, career success in education comes with time and persistence. Here are 5 tips for a successful…
Female journalists tend to stand out from the crowd, especially in the past where it was frowned upon. These days, we still revere past journalists for their accomplishments, but we also celebrate our more modern women who have made it to the newsroom. Elisabeth Braw Elisabeth Braw has quite a few journalistic accomplishments up her…
I’ve been on interview panels quite a bit lately and a funny thing occurred to me on the last couple: I was paying more attention to some of the candidate’s nonverbal cues than I was to what they were saying. This was a result of a couple of what can only be called annoying habits…
A facility maintenance manager is usually the head of a certain building department – either in a residential or a commercial setting. A maintenance manager will usually solve some of the most common problems that arise in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Not only that, but a qualified and licensed facility manager must have at least…
Your resume is the first impression that most potential employers get of you and your skills. Because of this, it makes sense to spend a lot of time developing a basic template and tailoring a final copy of each resume for each employer you apply for a job with. If you’ve never written a resume…
If you’re someone who has just started out in a marketing field as an employee for a company that markets a business or even individual movers and shakers, you probably already know that it’s important that you help to make their presence known in every media medium possible; including the internet.
Recent college graduates are having more trouble than ever finding a job in their chosen field. Many of the new professionals who started their careers have left a trail to the most secure academic majors in the current economy. Finance and Accounting According to the Wall Street Journal, accountants are expected to enjoy…
Pests in the workplace can cause a number of problems. They can destroy important documents, cause health problems for workers and damage the building. Preventing infestations in the workplace is difficult because so many people and items move through the space every day. Fortunately, there are five ways to keep pests out of the work…
One of the most popular ways for business professionals to be successful is with trade shows. These are highly trafficked venues giving a lot of exposure to your business and its products. Trade shows can attract new leads and amplify your client base. Being around other business people like you can lead to some good…
In the home improvement and maintenance industry, there is a world of opportunity. Best of all, there are so many different opportunities, so no matter what your education level is, or how dirty you want your hands to get at the end of the day, you can usually find a position that is perfect for…
Whether you are a recent high school graduate or are just looking for a career shift, you are faced with a lot of choices when it comes to furthering your education. Many people immediately think of traditional four-year universities when they think of higher education, however, more and more people are realizing that a vocational school…
You’re interested in a career in health care, but you don’t know which path to take. You could easily enter a course of study that will lead to getting licensed as a registered nurse, or you could study to be an X-ray technologist. While you could follow these well-trod career paths, you could also…