Archive for June, 2009
The Rewards of Entrepreneurship
Who are the people behind the nation’s 27 million small businesses? They’re as varied as the enterprises they start, with different strengths, backgrounds, and reasons for pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. Here’s a look at three successful, ver
Social Networking Basics for Job Hunters
Which site is right?Facebook. LinkedIn. Twitter. There are many sites that foster community online, but not everyone feels bold enough to sign up for all of them. If you’re skittish about social networking, LinkedIn may be the safest choice. LinkedIn
Five Solid Career Paths You Can Pursue Online
Job certifications used to be the domain of trade and technical school graduates. Now, industries such as health care, education, technical communications, and career counseling are increasingly relying on certified professionals with specialized tra
Workplace Relationships Stay Strong in Economic Downturn
While the recession has been tough on U.S. workers in a variety of ways, it hasn’t damaged relationships in the workplace.A new survey reveals that 87% of professionals have good relationships with their bosses, and 95% get along well with their cowo
Earn While You Learn: 10 Great Apprenticeships
If you’re looking to make a career switch but need to stay employed, you can learn on the job through an apprenticeship program. Many apprentices are paid from the start, though at a lower rate than they’ll earn once their training period is complete
Top 5 Surprisingly Stable Careers
Between bank bailouts and auto plant shutdowns, the struggle to land that new job can look more like navigating a minefield. A career training course in a surprisingly sought-after field could be your answer to the stressful job hunt. …
From Waiter to Executive Director
Before finding your true career calling, it’s likely that you held a job that seemed unrelated to what you hoped to do. Though you probably didn’t realize it at the time, the job may have helped you develop skills essential to success in any career.
The Rewards of Entrepreneurship
Who are the people behind the nation’s 27 million small businesses? They’re as varied as the enterprises they start, with different strengths, backgrounds, and reasons for pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. Here’s a look at three successful, ver
Social Networking Basics for Job Hunters
Which site is right?Facebook. LinkedIn. Twitter. There are many sites that foster community online, but not everyone feels bold enough to sign up for all of them. If you’re skittish about social networking, LinkedIn may be the safest choice. LinkedIn
Five Solid Career Paths You Can Pursue Online
Job certifications used to be the domain of trade and technical school graduates. Now, industries such as health care, education, technical communications, and career counseling are increasingly relying on certified professionals with specialized tra
