Archive for January, 2010
6 Reasons to Make a Lateral Career Move
If you are not moving up, then why move? When moving up is not an
option, a strategic sideways move can put you in a more advantageous
position. Whether you move to another employer or to another department
within the same company, there are sever
What to Do With a ‘Useless’ Degree
When you earn a degree, you want more than just an education. It’s reasonable to expect a return on your investment. Unfortunately, certain degrees don’t always lead to the job opportunities and financial rewards you want.While some degrees seem far
College Grads: Which Ones Earn the Most?
Have you ever wondered if Stanford grads really do make the big bucks, or if a “party school” degree can still land you a high-paying job? Online salary database PayScale.com put together a 2009 College Salary Report that highlights which colleg
6 Reasons to Make a Lateral Career Move
If you are not moving up, then why move? When moving up is not an
option, a strategic sideways move can put you in a more advantageous
position. Whether you move to another employer or to another department
within the same company, there are sever
What to Do With a ‘Useless’ Degree
When you earn a degree, you want more than just an education. It’s reasonable to expect a return on your investment. Unfortunately, certain degrees don’t always lead to the job opportunities and financial rewards you want.While some degrees seem far
College Grads: Which Ones Earn the Most?
Have you ever wondered if Stanford grads really do make the big bucks, or if a “party school” degree can still land you a high-paying job? Online salary database PayScale.com put together a 2009 College Salary Report that highlights which colleg
Juggle Your Move While Working Full-Time
Working full-time is exhausting for everyone. Adding an upcoming move to the mix can make the day even more tiresome. Worrying about how to get everything done at work and home in time for the big move? Take a look at these tips that’ll help you m
Beat the Winter Job Blues
The colder temperatures and shorter days of winter can make anyone feel a little gloomy at work. Need to get out of that winter funk? Here are some tips to start enjoying your job (and yourself) again during these tough and chilly times:Create New
Blue-Collar Jobs in Demand for 2010
Ready for a career change but dread getting another desk job? Then how about trying your hand at, well, working with your hands? “There is a blue collar renaissance going on right now,” says Joe Lamacchia, author of “Blue Collar and Proud o
Is Your Job Keeping You Single?
U.S. government data reveals that up to 44% of the U.S. workforce is single — and it may be because of work. Here are four reasons why your job might be keeping you single and what to do about it. 1. “I don’t have time to date.” Many people wh
