When it comes to role models in the business world, Mary Barra, the new CEO of General Motors, clearly represents 21st century leadership skills. While she has gained instant fame as the first female CEO in the history of GM, her personal qualities, rather than her gender, are what placed her on top of a…
The farming industry in the United States has fallen on difficult times. A number of different factors are working against farmers, including an uncertain job market, and rough weather conditions. The changing political climate has led to a loss of farm workers in a time where they are desperately needed. The future of farming in…
What does the future job market look like for someone just entering the workforce, or those wanting to change careers? CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialist International (EMSI) estimated that the U.S. workforce will grow by 4.4 percent between 2014 and 2017. Here are several job options that are sure to be in demand and make…
Many college students struggle with earning money and paying for school. It is difficult to hold an hourly job, especially if it doesn’t work with your class schedule. Instead of adding this stress to your already hectic life, you can earn money by taking on odd jobs, and earn cash that works with your schedule….
While many high school students attend four-year colleges, others choose different career paths. For those students, entering a career straight from high school, or with a limited amount of post-secondary education can often find higher salaries than some of their classmates graduating from four-year schools. No matter what vocational area peaks one’s interest, there are…
Domo has released a new infographic that talks about the Anatomy Of The Worlds Top Performing CEOs. The study was conducted by Harvard Business school and it is based off of the 100 best performing CEOs of all time. Some of the CEOs included on this are Jeff Bezos, Meg Whitman and Steve Jobs, who…
Marketing a company’s goods or services is oftentimes the most challenging aspect of online and offline commerce. To avoid wasting money on unproductive campaigns, it’s best to get back to basics and use classic, time-tested techniques. Here are six easy ways to market your business that are surprisingly effective. Attend Networking Events There are bound…
As a perspective employee in today’s competitive job market, you have to set yourself apart from other job hunters. There are certain experiences that can help to both ease the new job tension, and elevate your standing from day one in any new job. Take a look at a few of these helpful skill sets…
If there is a silver lining in the current economic slump we have found ourselves in, it’s the fact that businesses will do practically anything to improve their bottom line without, hopefully, adding to costs. At least in that regard, consultants are worth their weight in gold. This is especially true for those with specialty…
International business careers have gained traction as many organizations seek to grow their businesses by penetrating global markets. These organizations recruit highly skilled business professionals that have demonstrated success in their chosen business specializations. Here are the top five things one needs to know about pursuing a successful career in international business. Business School Course…
As the economy continues to recover and grow, businesses all over the United States have started regular hiring cycles and are recruiting more heavily than any time in recent memory. Here are a few different qualities that remain in vogue, or are becoming important for companies to focus on when they hire workers with college…
The medical profession is one of the most rewarding of all career paths. Medical workers get the satisfaction of helping people and improving their lives. They also get the monetary satisfaction of working in one of the most in-demand career fields. For people who are currently studying in the medical field, here are five jobs…