Archive for March, 2009
How to Break into Booming Health-Care Jobs
You may have heard that health care is one of the few fields still hiring despite the economic downturn. In fact, health care is expected to create more jobs than any other industry over the next few years. And many of those health-care jobs offer go
Food for Thought on Lunch Interviews
Dining out is usually associated with pleasure and relaxation — except when you’re being interviewed for a job while you’re eating. There are many reasons why an employer will choose to conduct an interview over lunch. Says career strategist and wor
6 Ways to Find a Stimulus Job
Now that President Obama has signed the $787 billion stimulus bill into law, money will begin flowing to local governments and industries — and jobs will follow. Where will these jobs show up, and how do you land one? According to Laurence Shatkin,
6 Ways to Find a Stimulus Job
Now that President Obama has signed the $787 billion stimulus bill into law, money will begin flowing to local governments and industries — and jobs will follow. Where will these jobs show up, and how do you land one? According to Laurence Shatkin,
Getting Educated Can Save You From a Layoff
It’s a most undesirable group: the unemployed. Job losses in 2008 totaled 2.6 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In December 2008 alone, the unemployment rate rose from 6.8 to 7.2 percent. Don’t want to become a statistic? Get educ
Retired to Work: Successful New Businesses Started by Retirees
For some Americans, retirement involves moving somewhere sunny, enjoying afternoon tee times, and relaxing by the pool. After a few months of this permanent vacation, some of us might feel the need to get back into business. Other American retirees,
6 Lucrative Paths Up the Career Ladder
Do you aspire to move up in life? Not content with camping out on the lowest rung of the corporate ladder? These careers offer potential upward movement along with a solid salary. In fact, six particular degrees offer a clear upward path to graduates
Do More With Less: The ‘New Normal’ at Work
For anyone fortunate enough to still have a job in this downturn, the empty cubicles around you likely mean more responsibilities — and a greater daily workload — to cover for positions that have been cut or won’t be filled anytime soon.If you’re b
The Job Shadow Knows: Try on a Career Before You Commit
Dreaming of pursuing a new career? Take a step closer to making it a reality through job shadowing. Says certified career coach Hallie Crawford, “Job shadowing is a great way to get a sense of what it’s truly like working at a specific job. There’s n
Job-Hunting on the Sly
Even if you have a job, you may be in the market for another one. Your current employer may be in dire straits, or you may simply be seeking new challenges. But in a challenging economy, there are a lot of eager professionals gunning for any position
