Archive for February, 2010
Safe, Secure, and Super Hot: 10 ‘Sexy’ Careers
These days, Prince Charming doesn’t typically wear white armor and Lady Fair no longer dons a bustling skirt — but the general rule still stands that certain “uniforms” carry more sex appeal than others. A bit of cognitive dissonance shows up,
Safe, Secure, and Super Hot: 10 ‘Sexy’ Careers
These days, Prince Charming doesn’t typically wear white armor and Lady Fair no longer dons a bustling skirt — but the general rule still stands that certain “uniforms” carry more sex appeal than others. A bit of cognitive dissonance shows up,
5 Ways Volunteering Can Help You Get a Job
There are a lot of obvious benefits to volunteering for your favorite charity — a sense of accomplishment, giving back to others, gaining perspective, and meeting new people. You can also find business benefits, and ways your efforts can help land
Insider Secrets to Get Your Resume Read
It’s becoming harder than ever to get your resume read by a real person. “HR people are drowning in resumes, and despite their best intentions, many can’t keep up,” says executive recruiter Mike Travis.Help your resume win the attention it deser
How a Tweet Could Trash Your Career
Twitter is a must for many careers now. Some employers even insist that you have a certain number of followers to be eligible for media jobs. But there is a dark side to this medium. Its immediacy and its casual nature (how formal can one be in 140 c
The Best Majors for Making $100K
Want to get the most bang for your tuition buck? Although not all graduates wind up making top dollar or working in their field of study, some majors — mainly those steeped in math and science — are more likely to lead to a six-figure salary. Sure,
5 Top Careers for Active People
Most people dread the idea of boring work, but some particularly crave the adrenaline rush of a high-energy job. Whether it’s physical or mental activity, or a combination of the two, challenging work is essential for career satisfaction to some. Wit
Temp Worker Increase Spurs Hope for Job Recovery
In a signal that the job market may be inching toward recovery, employment by temporary staffing firms has risen for the past several months. “That’s a sign that business owners are facing more demand and more need for work, yet they are very thinly
Own the Interview: 10 Questions to Ask
For many job seekers an interview can seem too much like an inquisition. That’s usually because they’re doing all the answering and none of the asking. “Somewhere in the interview you have a chance to impress the employer on your own terms and see if
Finding the Dream Job and a Great Apartment
Nothing fits together as nicely as a dream job and awesome apartment. Missing one or both pieces? Read on for some ideas on how to score both in 2010.Finding the Awesome Apartment:1. Do plenty of research.It’s easy to see a place you love and decid
