Archive for September, 2009
Continue Your Education on the Boss’s Dime
Education. Nursing. Business. Telecommunications. IT. What do these fields have in common? For starters, once you get your foot in the door, you’ve got a great shot at getting your employer to pay for advanced studies, which will ultimately lead to a
Sustainable Business Degrees Have Staying Power
All business degrees are not created equal. In 2006-2007 alone, more than 150,000 graduates flipped the tassel and claimed an MBA degree according to The National Center for Education Statistics. But a study from the 2009 GMAC Corporate Recruiters Su
Training Secrets for Easy Career Switches
Has your job gone stagnant in a flat economy? Perhaps you’ve reached the earning ceiling in your profession or you’ve specialized in a career that offers little flexibility. Today’s employers have gotten more demanding of their workers, expecting eve
Newest Professions, Growing Salaries
The latest directory of job titles from Occupational Information Network (O*Net) features a variety of new entries that many people have never heard before. Some of these jobs — at least the duties — have been around in some form for a while. What’
6 Hot Careers for the Future
While it may be true that good things come to those who wait, the things bestowed on those who wait are often the leftovers from the people who hustle. That’s what Lincoln said, and it’s still true today. The future will be upon us the next time the
6 Reasons They Didn’t Call You Back
In the best of times responding to a job listing can feel like sending your resume out to sea in a bottle. But at least you received a call or an email acknowledgement. Now, with the volume of applicants higher than ever, you’re more likely to hear n
6 Hot Careers for the Future
While it may be true that good things come to those who wait, the things bestowed on those who wait are often the leftovers from the people who hustle. That’s what Lincoln said, and it’s still true today. The future will be upon us the next time the
6 Reasons They Didn’t Call You Back
In the best of times responding to a job listing can feel like sending your resume out to sea in a bottle. But at least you received a call or an email acknowledgement. Now, with the volume of applicants higher than ever, you’re more likely to hear n
Attention, Job Seekers: Uncle Sam Wants You
Corporate America’s recent economic tumble took jobs and confidence away from millions. New opportunities, job security, and benefits may seem scarce, but experts say you can find them all right now by working for the government.Caroline King found w
Unreality TV: What the Hottest Prime-Time Jobs Really Pay
Between the clever quips, the incessant cleavage, and the convenient storeroom sex, this year’s fall TV lineup makes a day at the office look nothing short of a college frat party. But anyone who’s worked as a nurse, publishing assistant, or criminal
