April 12, 2011

“Free”lance Doesn’t Mean You Should Work for Free!

One of the biggest stories in the freelance writing world right now is the lawsuit against The Huffington Post. Earlier today, labor activist Jonathan Tasini filed a class action lawsuit against the online publication, co-founders Arianna Huffington and Kenneth Lerer, and partial owner AOL because its writers didn’t get a piece of the pie when […]

April 9, 2011

Is a Dangerous Job Right for You?

Dangerous jobs are found throughout the world. In Alaska, jobs for fishermen are readily available, but the fatality rate is high, with workers losing their lives every season. Other jobs have high injury rates, so while you may not necessarily have to work about dying at work, the job is still dangerous. The military is […]

April 8, 2011

Turning your Retail Job into a Career

In an job market where not many industries are growing as fast as the number of people in the job market, retail seems like an attractive option for many people. As the economy begins to get back on track, more people are spending money in the retail sector, so workers are readily needed. However, as […]

March 28, 2011

How to Create a Writing Portfolio

If you want to find a writing job or work in any kind of position that requires you to have writing skills, prospective employers will likely want to see your writing portfolio. The writing portfolio you present is just as important if not more important than your resume. Here are some tips you can use […]

March 22, 2011

Great Jobs for Music Lovers

Most people are music fans. During the day, as I’m working, I’m often listening to iTunes, and one of my favorite things to do on weekends is go to shows with friends to see local bands. Did you know that you could turn this interest into a job? If you’re a music lover, here are […]

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