May 13th, 2011 by Alex
Which pays more: Killing nasty vermin or taking care of kids? Drilling oil wells or keeping a library shipshape? Sure, some squeaky clean jobs come with a tidy paycheck but you might be surprised to find that when it comes to work, getting your hands dirty can pay off.
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May 4th, 2011 by Alex
No matter which way you slice the news about the economy, and the especially news about unemployment, there’s always one choice that makes sense. If you can, get skills for the jobs in high demand. There are quite a few out there. Even though people are tighter with their spending (tough on retail), the housing market is unstable (less real estate work) and fewer new building projects are happening (so long construction jobs), other industries have opportunities. You just need the job skills to get started.
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May 2nd, 2011 by Alex
Changing careers in a downturn isn’t easy. Workers find themselves wondering how to handle the topic in an interview so it sounds like a positive thing for both them and a potential employer. Career-changers compete for job openings with more experienced workers in their new chosen field. But for those with determination, a concrete game plan, and a willingness to do what it takes, a down economy can present unique opportunities to update a resume.
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April 28th, 2011 by Alex
With the current American economy in a recession, it can be difficult to maintain a positive attitude in the workplace. In fact, sometimes it can seem like Mission Impossible. Instead of falling victim to the negative work attitudes that surround you, make an effort to buck the trend. Look for the good in your coworkers and your workplace. By learning how to communicate with coworkers effectively, you will gain recognition as a force of positive attitude in the workplace.
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April 26th, 2011 by Alex
Networking is one of the most important things you’ll ever do for your career. Even when you love what you do, you should continue to widen your professional pool of contacts, including friends, colleagues, bosses, family.
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April 22nd, 2011 by Alex
Do you feel like you’re just making it through day after grueling day of work while only barely keeping up with your bills? Maybe it’s time you considered a low stress job that pays well. They do exist, according to the fortunate folks who have discovered them.
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April 20th, 2011 by Alex
Ask most high school guidance counselors, and they’ll tell you a college degree is your key to a decent paying job. But that’s not necessarily always the case. While many jobs like lawyer, doctor, and professor still require degrees, Al Lee, director of quantitative analysis at Payscale.com, helped us pinpoint several jobs that don’t.
Tags: air traffic controller career, career without a degree, director of security career, elevator mechanic career, freelance photographer career, investigator career, personal trainer career, private detective career, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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April 19th, 2011 by Alex
Fear. It’s palpable during a recession. We can all feel it in the pit of our stomachs. We’re going to give you an action plan to address your fears so you can not only survive, but thrive during this current United States recession.
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April 15th, 2011 by Alex
It’s everyone’s dream. As you stroll down the street the perfect job opportunity falls from the sky into your unsuspecting hands. Is your resume ready to go? Have you prepared great responses for your dream job interview?
Of course you haven’t. The irony is that most of us aren’t ready to move quickly on the job front, even for our dream job. Resumes and job interviews can be intimidating and we often avoid thinking about them until the last moment.
Tags: career management, career management action plan, company research, cover letter tips, interview tips, Resume Spider, Resume Tips, ResumeSpider
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April 13th, 2011 by Alex
Exciting job opportunities can arise when you least expect them, even during an economic downturn. But in a competitive job market waiting too long to respond could cost you the job of your dreams.
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