I used to think that a career in film or advertising would be a great way to make a living, with each day presenting a new creative challenge. That was before I discovered ...
With nearly half of today’s college graduates unable to find work, one needs to really take a look at how colleges are preparing people for the working world. ...
You're a new engineer just out of school, and you finally landed a job so you can start paying back your parents and the bank for those student loans. Unfortunately, ...
I have read articles discussing the use of a staffing company, and in general people tend to have a slightly negative attitude towards using them. Unemployed people want a job, ...
May is upon us! Many of you are graduating from college, or will be graduating from college in August. This is the perfect time to research companies and apply for jobs. I ...
According to reports, about half of the graduating 2012 college class will most likely find themselves either jobless or underemployed. Of course it all depends on what your major ...
High school seniors who earn “non-traditional” diplomas have been finding it hard to enlist in the Armed Services after graduation. Currently home schooled ...
There's been a lot of talk lately about the benefits of college, versus the huge student loan debt and lack of employment prospects. As the economy improves, young college ...
Often in the field of education, we focus on what type of learner someone is. (Do they need many visual aids? Do they need to move around often? Or would they rather hear a ...
Last week, I was given feedback from a publisher that I frequently work with. Although the feedback was constructive and not necessarily "bad", there were still some ...
Starting your career as an electrical lineman can be tough. Word is spreading fast that these jobs pay well and most offer generous benefits packages. For those ...
If you’re just out of college or even if you have a science degree backed by a few years of work experience, finding a job (or moving up to a better one) can be a ...
Efficiency is highly touted as what separates hard workers from their lazier counterparts. Efficiency can be a hard task to master when you’re used to a college ...
Are you ready for the new Energy Economy? If not, career colleges across the country are stepping up to the challenge to help you. They’re offering programs designed ...
As I mentioned last week, I think it’s important to reflect on what you’re doing right in your job search, as well as what needs improvement. I focused largely on the ...
In early March a report was released that shows that through February, small businesses are continuing to add more and more jobs, however they tend to be lower end positions. The ...
In the past, I’ve written extensively on the importance of marketing yourself. Whether it’s an internship, volunteering, or taking continuing education courses, ...
I've been talking to a lot of friends lately about my full time return to the work force. I have been a stay at home mom for almost 4 years now. I've volunteered ...
There has been a great deal of debate recently about raising the Federal Minimum Wage. It has been mentioned many times in recent campaign speeches by members of both parties. ...
Who doesn’t want their child to go to college and get a four-year degree? A college education was, and still is, considered a “must-have” for career ...