Jobs for People Who Love Food

November 22, 2011

Thanksgiving is just around the corner here in the United States, and many foodies are licking their lips in preparation for turkey, stuffing, potatoes, pumpkin pie, and more. Did you know that you can turn that love of food into a job? Of course, working as a chef is possible, but this isn’t your only [...]

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Seven Perks of Ski Resort Jobs

November 16, 2011

During the winter season, ski resorts positions become available at some of the top lodges in the world, including locations in Utah, Colorado, and more. These jobs can, of course, be great for your bank account if you’re currently out of work, but there are other perks to working at a ski resort as well, [...]

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Purge the Mistakes from Your Job Search

November 14, 2011

Are you job searching? Tons of people are and, depending on which statistics you follow, the average period of unemployment is pretty long – perhaps as high as eight months. Of course, statistics can be misleading and even inaccurate, so it’s difficult to say that one particular number is correct. That said, here’s something that [...]

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Five Tips to Help You Find a Job this Holiday Season

November 12, 2011

As you may have noticed, the day after Halloween, shopping malls and other retail locations start decorating for the holidays. Most retailers look for extra employees around the holidays, especially to help with the Black Friday rush. While these jobs with retailers may not be long-term, they can definitely help you pay for the extra [...]

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How Can I Convince My Boss to Let Me Telecommute?

November 10, 2011

Telecommuting is awesome! You can work in PJs ,grab a snack from your own fridge whenever you want, and even, in many cases, make your own schedule. But true telecommuting isn’t the same as working at home as a business owner or in a freelance writing position. As a telecommuter, you still have to answer [...]

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The Folly (Tyranny?) of Career Planning

November 4, 2011

So you’re, what? Twenty years old? Thirty? Maybe even 40 or 50? Regardless of your age, I can’t think of anything less likely to succeed than to make a career plan "for the rest of your career." I put that last in quotation because it’s a phrase that I hear from my clients of all [...]

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How NOT to Network at Business Events

November 4, 2011

Right now, I’m at BlogWorld & New Media Expo, one of the largest conferences in my industry. Going to events like this can really help you network with others in your industry, no matter what you do. There’s an event for everyone from hairstylists to those who work in broadcasting. Networking at professional events is [...]

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What You Need to Know About Contract Jobs

October 26, 2011

Instead of hiring employees, many companies are hiring independent contractors. While these openings were once only freelance writing positions or related artistic jobs, today’s independent contractors can hold just about any open position. If you’ve been job hunting for a while, you might be ready to sign on the dotted line – but before you [...]

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