Even though we might still be a few months away from snow, the top ski resorts are beginning to hire now. There are thousands of ski resorts hiring workers in the United States, but by working at one of the more popular and high-end resorts, you can make more money, since top ski resorts usually […]
Choosing Your Own Career Goals
Here’s a question for you: If you’re currently working, is it in a field of your own choosing? If not, are you happy enough in your work to consider this a choice now? That is, even if you did not originally choose this work, are you continuing along this path as a choice, or from […]
The Top Tech Companies for Job Hunters
Looking for a tech job? Whether you want to work from home in new media or find an environmental tech job (or anything in between), the company that hires you plays a huge role in whether or not you love your job. You could do the exact same things at two different companies and love […]
It’s About Who You Know: How to Get to Know People in Your Field
There’s an old adage that it’s often not about what you know but who you know. That saying is definitely true, especially when it comes to hiring employees. It makes sense. Let’s say you are a business owner and you have an employee that puts in long hours, never complains, and does a fantastic job. […]
Working in Emergency Management
Earlier this week, a fairly significant earthquake hit Virginia and was felt along the East Coast. Luckily, there were few lasting problems, but today, as I’m writing this post, the Eastern United States is preparing for yet another natural disaster as Hurricane Irene heads up the coast. Disasters aren’t limited to this part of the […]
Leave Your Job If You’re Miserable!
Of the many things that separate humans from animals, one of the most puzzling is our habit of staying in bad situations when we have the power to leave them. Most animals will run away after being hit, or leave a place where there is no food. The exception to this rule may be in […]
Why You Should Go Back to School – Even if You have a Job!
Getting a college education is the fastest way to give your resume a boost and actually find the job of your dreams. But what if you already have the job of your dreams (or at least are working in your dream industry in an entry-level position)? Does going putting your career on hold to go […]
Cool Jobs for Gamblers and Risk-Takers
If you love spending time at the casino, working at one might be a great option for you. Let’s take a look at what you need to know to work in the gambling industry: Types of Jobs In a casino, becoming a balckjack dealer or working as a pit supervisor aren’t your only options. There […]