Archive for August, 2009
Medical Jobs Without the MD
You don’t have to be a doctor to break into the often lucrative and growing health-care field. With the average medical student taking on $140,000 in educational debt, according to the American Medical Association, an increasing number of would-be do
The Power of the Pen: Writing Careers for English Majors
Experts agree that writing skills are in demand across a range of industries, which means that English majors may hold the key that unlocks a host of job opportunities. According to Mary Titus, professor of English and director of the Center For Inte
Find the Career ‘Fit’ for You
With shows like NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” gluing millions of Americans to their television sets and eating away at their consciences, former couch potatoes across the country are feeling — and following — the pull to the gym. But while the get
Find the Career ‘Fit’ for You
With shows like NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” gluing millions of Americans to their television sets and eating away at their consciences, former couch potatoes across the country are feeling — and following — the pull to the gym. But while the get
Recession Success Stories
At this point in our country’s economic downturn, most of us know someone who has lost a job or is struggling in business. But this is a story about people who took risks, reinvented themselves, and achieved success both financially and in personal s
7 Surprisingly Creative, Well-Paid Jobs
Professional ballerinas and concert musicians have incredible talents that help them earn a living creating art. For those who lack that exceptional talent, there are still plenty of jobs where creativity and fresh ideas can make you stand out. Here’
How to Switch Careers in a Recession
In the past, people often called Boston career coach Randi Bussin because they were thinking about changing careers. In 2009, most of her clients have to change careers, due to layoffs, cutbacks, or company closures. With whole sectors shrinking, fro
How Healthy Is Your Network?
If you needed to find a new job, how many people could you turn to for help? If the answer is “not many,” you may need to upgrade your professional network. …
5 Career Questions You May Be Too Embarrassed to Ask
Finding a job is no day at the beach. It’s even tougher when you’re faced with difficult or embarrassing career quandaries. We asked five job seekers to share their job-related questions. Then we asked seasoned career coaches, Michael Cushman and
Build Your Own Brand
Apple. Nike. Starbucks. What do these companies have in common? They’re all successful brand builders. Consumers associate these brands with quality and style. And that brand-based enthusiasm helps to drive increased sales. Individual job seek
