Archive for September, 2009
‘Accomplishments’ to Leave off Your Resume
In today’s competitive job market, you need to show hiring managers that you can make an immediate contribution to a new employer. Including your biggest professional successes in the “Accomplishments” section of your resume is an effective way
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
‘Accomplishments’ to Leave off Your Resume
In today’s competitive job market, you need to show hiring managers that you can make an immediate contribution to a new employer. Including your biggest professional successes in the “Accomplishments” section of your resume is an effective way
Careers That Pay $50K From Day 1
For most who pursue higher education, there is an important decision early on: Is the job you want worth the education you are pursuing? Attending college, both campus-based and online, is becoming more expensive, and many people are questioning the
Making the Best of a Bad Job Situation
Are you stuck in a rut and anxious to leave a job you used to like? Perhaps after receiving several promotions, you’re spinning your wheels in a role where there’s little room for further advancement. Maybe your company’s corporate cultur
Surprising Jobs that Pay $25 an Hour
Career websites typically compile a listing of jobs that pay $25 an hour. The list of professions — and the career training you need to pass the muster of recruiters — can be daunting. But you don’t necessarily need a post-graduate degree to qualif
Careers That Pay $50K From Day 1
For most who pursue higher education, there is an important decision early on: Is the job you want worth the education you are pursuing? Attending college, both campus-based and online, is becoming more expensive, and many people are questioning the
Making the Best of a Bad Job Situation
Are you stuck in a rut and anxious to leave a job you used to like? Perhaps after receiving several promotions, you’re spinning your wheels in a role where there’s little room for further advancement. Maybe your company’s corporate cultur
Surprising Jobs that Pay $25 an Hour
Career websites typically compile a listing of jobs that pay $25 an hour. The list of professions — and the career training you need to pass the muster of recruiters — can be daunting. But you don’t necessarily need a post-graduate degree to qualif
