For us artsy folk, jobs are often a touchy subject. When you grow up as that kid who sat in the back of every class doodling in every space and margin that you can find, it’s pretty clear your destiny is in “the creative” rather than what most people call “the practical.” But before we [...]
Mara Strom
A full-time job that pays well is the dream of many. But the reality of a lot of us, especially in this job market, is that we have to piece together a number of part-time or even full-time jobs. If you are looking for some quick ways to earn a little extra money online, here [...]
Are you in the market for a part-time job for the upcoming holiday season? Well, you’re in luck. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, between half a million and 600,000 part-time, temporary workers will be hired for this years holiday season. In order to make sure you’re among those hired, follow these four tips: :: [...]
Whether it’s because of the economy or just because you are looking for new challenges, reentering the work force after several months or years at home with your children can present a lot of challenges. How do you appeal to employers who want candidates with up-to-date skills and fresh experience? Can you compete with other [...]
The economic recovery may not be golden yet, but the jobs of America’s bankers seems to be. A few disgruntled Wall Street investment bankers aside, the job and role of banking in America is as vital and as vibrant as its ever been — yes, even in this day and age. And to prove it, [...]
There is a joke about working for non-profits that the jobs are low paying, almost to the point about being non-profitable. Very funny, right? Wrong! This myth about non-profits actually does the field more harm than good. It dissuades talented people like yourself from considering a career in non-profit work out of fear that your [...]
From last year’s raid on an Iowa slaughter house to last month’s salmonella egg scandal, there is no doubt that America’s food sources are often the subject of some not very good news. But, farming in the U.S. is also the source of much good news. For example, did you know that the U.S. is [...]
