Sick of being bored at work? If you crave some excitement in your life, this is a list for you. Recently, Yahoo! announced the top most exciting jobs, according to their “excitement meter.” Their top picks? Detective or Criminal Investigator (average salary: $60,910) Event and Meeting Planner (average salary: $54,060) Marketing Specialist (average salary: $51,179) […]
Moving For work – Figuring Out The Housing
Relocating for one’s work is a great American tradition. But engineering a relocation is no simple matter. Ignoring for a moment the obvious question – should you relocate for a job? – you still have to figure out how and when to make this happen. After all, there’s more involved than simply packing the car. […]
The Value of Small Talk
I’ve never liked small talk, although I’ve always been good at. Bummer. It’s a law of the universe that whatever you do well you will be consigned to do repeatedly. So off I go into every crowd, smiling and chatting, feeling like my face will freeze in a toothy grin while my head explodes from […]
Overcoming Job Hunting Hurdle if You’re Unemployed
There’s a scary trend building among employers, according to a recent article on The Lookout. If you’re hunting for a job, it’s getting harder and harder to find opportunities if you aren’t currently employed. Job placement professionals and recruits, such as Matt Deutsch of TopEchelon.com have reported seeing an increasing number of employers who won’t […]
Report History in the Making with a Career in Journalism
Over the past few weeks, people from around the world have been watching the political unrest happening in the Egypt and other nearby countries. In these situations, the only reason we know what’s going on is because hard-working journalists are brave enough to report the news, even during dangerous situations. Looking for a job that […]
See Your Gown Walk Down the Red Carpet at Next Year’s Grammys
Tonight at the Grammys, we saw a lot of great styles – from flowing dresses to tight minis to singers showing up totally encased in an egg. There were fashion dos and fashion don’ts – and the gossip columns, celebrity magazines, and viewers will be talking about the red carpet styles for weeks to come. […]
Seven Common Resume Mistakes
Before you’ll be offered a job or even offered an interview as one of the top candidates for a job, potential employers will review your resume and cover letter. Finding a job will be tough if you don’t have a great resume, but people commonly make major mistakes when creating this document. Let’s look at […]
Finding a Clean Energy Job
Today, Assembly Speaker John Perez and State Senate Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg shared a new plan that would bring tons of new energy jobs to California, according to the Sacramental Business Journal. These types of jobs aren’t just coming to California, however. Across the country, clean energy and renewable energy jobs are becoming more and […]