Archive for October, 2009
Where the Jobs Will Be Next Year
Where will you be in 2010? With an economy on the mend and renewed optimism towards job creation, many are considering upgrading their education and job status. With the right education, you could be among the successful job seekers in 2010.The Burea
Ceiling Busters: 4 Paths to Career Advancement
Hitting a career plateau can be unsettling and disappointing. You know you’ve hit a plateau when you’ve gone as far as you can in your job and you find it unchallenging and well below your earning expectations. Continuing education can be a real toni
The Most Valuable Employees Tame Tensions
Furloughs, layoffs, burdened bosses, and stressed coworkers: Tension can stifle your office and kill productivity. But if you can defuse that tension, you may also be making yourself a valuable employee, even if you’re not the manager.”Being the offi
7 Creepy Careers With Staying Power
Sometimes making a living requires working with blood, dark spaces, or creepy-crawlers. Are you up for a little fright? The following jobs each include something a little unsettling, but one just may be the right fit for you. Take a look and see if y
The Top 5 Stay-at-Home Careers
You’ve probably seen the ads. Certain companies will guarantee that thousands of dollars can be made by stuffing envelopes at home, or doing something equally easy. These scams are everywhere, and sometimes obscure the truth: A college degree can lea
Building up America: Jobs in Infrastructure
Looking for a job that can’t be outsourced and that could provide a good income for years to come? Think infrastructure. In the 21st century, infrastructure isn’t just roads, bridges, railroads, and water or sewer plants — it’s high-tech electrical
5 Myths About Dream Jobs
The dream job: Most people long to have one and spend years in school or working their way up in pursuit of one. But what is a dream job? One that fulfills your every need and always makes your life wonderful? And is there a dream job for everyone? H
Smart Risks vs. Foolish Risks
Playing it safe with your career may seem smart. But to really get ahead, you may need to take some risks.”Nothing gives your career a boost like succeeding at a risk,” says Sheila Wellington, author of “Be Your Own Mentor” and a profe
How Reading Trade Publications Gives You a Competitive Edge
Believe it or not, your grade school teachers knew what they were talking about when they told you that reading is the roadmap to success; and, what you read can help you find a shortcut to your career destination. How can something as simple as a li
10 Highest-Paying Blue-Collar Jobs
Who says hard work doesn’t pay? These 10 blue-collar jobs show that the color of your collar doesn’t necessarily dictate the level of your income.What Does It Mean to Be a Blue-Collar Worker?Blue-collar jobs are typically classified as involving manu
