Career Articles

Career | By Tony Jacowski @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:43 PM

To effectively juggle a job and personal life requires a lot planning in order to ensure that there is as little stress as possible. There is no one solution; people are different and circumstances vary. Guilt drives some people to unreasonable limits until they burn out. This needs to be dealt with before plunging into a lifestyle that includes a job as well as home responsibilities. Not everyone is designed for this lifestyle, so you need to think about it and weigh the possibilities b... more...

Career | By Tony Jacowski @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:23 PM

When a wife and/or mother decides to seek a career, she chooses to walk a very tight rope. Success or failure in both or either will depend on how well she plans. Carrying out those plans is crucial, however, and it is never easy. Many women do succeed at both, and the following tips may help those who have set such a course for their lives. Self-Confidence Impeccable personal grooming and a pleasing demeanor are important components of self-confidence. If a woman is not convinced ... more...

Career | By Tony Jacowski @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:20 PM

Make Yourself Presentable Ask your prospective employers' office whether the company has a dress code. If so, then dress accordingly. If there is no dress code, then dress in a well-ironed shirt and matching trousers if you are a man. If you are a woman, be sure to wear business-looking attire. Polish your shoes the night before the interview. If you are wearing a tie, use a subtle color that is not flashy or in too much contrast with your clothes. A woman applicant should avoid flas... more...

Career | By Tony Jacowski @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:12 PM

Know Your Uniqueness Find out what is unique in you that makes you stand out and makes you the right choice for the job advertised. The first thing you need to have is an outstanding resume, one that will guarantee you an interview. Every organization wants only the best employees, and you need to prove that you qualify. Some basic preparation to determine your uniqueness is in order. 1. Recognize your strengths. You need to review what you have already done as well ... more...

Career | By Tony Jacowski @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:12 PM

Passion Interest in and passion for your work is the best foundation for success. Monotony can keep you stuck in a profession for all the wrong reasons. Passion for your work will drive you to do your best and more. If you don't have it, you will tend to accept the comfort of routine till it's too late. When boredom sets in, it will only lead to stagnation and a dull future. Develop Your Skills When you accept change, whether in your career or personal lif... more...

Career | By Tony Jacowski @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:10 PM

Employers are always concerned about the experience of the people they hire. However, don't give up! There are opportunities just waiting for you provided you are able to connect the skills you do have to the job you want. Recognizing Your Skills and Abilities Essentially, it's a question of recognizing and applying the skills and abilities you do have and being able to sell them. You need to be confident about what you present to a potential employer as compared to what... more...

Career | By Kris Koonar @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:40 AM

Trucking companies are always looking out for good drivers. There is a lot of demand of truck drivers especially after they have completed a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training. CDL training assures the company that you have good road sense and can handle huge trucks even under crisis. Fresh graduates who learn these techniques from Tech School are also preferred. There are several ways of getting a well-paid job in the trucking industry. Often the school you enroll in will he... more...

Career | By Kris Koonar @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:40 AM

If you love to travel all around the country by road, do not mind driving for long hours at a stretch and would like to earn some serious money, then truck driving is the best option for you. To get a well paying trucking job, however, you need to acquire your Commercial Driving License [CDL]. Here are some tips on how to get a well paying job after a CDL training program. Join a driving school that not only promises quality training but also actually provides it. Avoid, for example, driv... more...

Career | By Kris Koonar @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:38 AM

Truck driving as a profession offers good money and a secure future. This challenging job has gained popularity due to its numerous benefits. To drive a truck one needs a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) to be able to operate a truck for commercial use. With an increase in the number of truck drivers, the government has made it mandatory to have Commercial Drivers License only after going through certain tests. There are more than 7 million truck drivers in USA, and trucking forms an imp... more...

Career | By Kris Koonar @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:29 AM

You have decided that you want to take advantage of the boom in truck driving careers. However, be extremely prudent before you make truck driving a career, since truck driving is not an easy profession. You need to qualify the stringent measures required by the Federal government if you want to be a professional truck driver. Earning a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is mandatory if you want to drive a truck. The CDL has three types of license categories A, B, and C, depending on the hauling c... more...

Career | By Cathy Goodwin @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 2:04 AM

Job interviews often require you to show your skills by demonstrating how you would solve a specific problem. Very reasonable... but what if you suspect you are being asked to address a situation that vexes your prospective employer. Your best efforts will help your employer while you gain no reward. When this happens, you may find yourself wondering if you've been invited because the interviewer wants to pick your brain. You sense they want your expertise without paying for it. <... more...

Career | By john mce @ Wednesday, 16th July 2008 @ 10:43 PM

In some ways it can be harder to get a job when you have a degree, as you are considered over-qualified for many positions. The type of jobs you should be applying for are probably better paid with better prospects for learning and promotion, but they also attract a higher volume of applicants, many with degrees. How can you distinguish yourself? Your CV The first thing to get right is your CV. A badly written CV reflects very badly upon you. Imagine you are compiling a document f... more...

Career | By Lucy Morgan @ Wednesday, 16th July 2008 @ 10:07 PM

Most Life Science students go through their university lives believing that when they graduate they will have to get a science job (if that's what they want) that won't pay very much. In fact a lot of them think that they will have to work in the lab. Both of these statements are not true. There are many science graduate jobs that will pay graduates, even with as little as six months experience, quite a lot of money but also, will be based in an office or on the field (and not i... more...

Career | By Cornelius Fichtner @ Wednesday, 16th July 2008 @ 1:03 AM

A project manager has to be many things. To name just a few, a PM has to be a great communicator, a leader, a visionary, and be able to both build and inspire the team. First and foremost, however, a project manager has to be proactive. We employ strategies to plan the future in order to proactively minimize risk on our projects so that we can deliver on time and on budget. Why then is it that when November comes around you can hear a collective groan rise from the worldwide community of... more...

Career | By Jay Gaulard @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 7:39 PM

In tough financial times, finding employment can be like searching for the North Star on a cloudy night. Few open positions are listed in your local newspaper's classified ads. While this is partially caused by a lack of new jobs, it is also caused by a shift in advertising mediums. Newspapers are a dying breed, and many companies have turned to newer methods of connecting with potential employees. If you're looking for new employment, the Internet is an easy way to find it. Man... more...

Career | By Steve Nicolle @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 7:14 PM

There has been much debate over time about just how stressful the waiter occupation is but I am here to tell you that it isn't that stressful at all. You just have to be able to think on your feet and make a quick decision. I am going to explain a situation that happened to me which might have been quite stressful when it occurred but then describe how I went about making it turn into a successful outcome. The situation took place way back in 1986 when I worked on a huge crui... more...

Career | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 7:04 PM

There is something relaxing about cooking a favorite meal at home. The delicious aromas while the food is cooking and then there is the final product awaiting your taste buds. Have you ever given any thought to taking your love and passion for food and making it into a career? Many people are finding rewarding careers in the food industry. Culinary schools are experiencing record enrollment thanks in part to television shows such as 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Top Chef'... more...

Career | By Cindy Heller @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 3:22 PM

Do you be keen on to travel around the world? Do you enjoy in helping people to find adventure? Do you have that flexibility to be away from home several months of the year? If you answered any of those questions with a "yes", then a Caribbean cruise employment might be a good option for you! Gain knowledge of more about employment with a Caribbean cruise line. There are many benefits when seeking employment with a Caribbean cruise line. The first of all, you know you are being employed... more...

Career | By Greg Shuey @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 1:32 PM

When you get out of college the first thing that most students do is look through classified ads to find a job. What they don't know is that finding student jobs is one of the best ways to start that job search. All across the country students are limited to entry level jobs because they lack experience. Employers look for resumes that show internship, volunteer opportunities or jobs that relate to a major. Most students show experience but it is not experience in their career. more...

Career | By Will Smith @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 1:32 PM

I just looked at my kindergarten picture book. In it are pictures of my classmates, and written alongside each picture is a paragraph that lists our dream jobs. Most of the students listed the jobs that their parents were doing. I listed "I want to be a green house builder." That's why my Dad was doing at the time. Other jobs included: Firefighter, Astronaut, Policeman, Soldier, and even the ambitious, President of The United States. Over time and with the usual deman... more...