Working abroad can be a great option, especially if you’re having a hard time finding a job in your home country. However, there are both pros and cons to working abroad – getting an international job isn’t for everyone. If this option interests you, but you want to stay in the United States (or your […]
Agricultural Jobs for Animal Lovers
Working in agriculture is a great choice if you love animals. The two may seem counterproductive, since most animals are raised for food, but you don’t have to see your furry friends off to the slaughterhouse to work in a farm job. In fact, there are a number of agriculture jobs that are perfect for […]
The Best Reasons to Become a Blogger
As any blogger will tell you, working in this industry is tough. Whether you work for yourself, running the blog of your dreams, or work as a freelance writer, blogging for other people, you don’t have the security of a steady long-term paycheck like you would with an regular office job. Although it can be […]
The Pros and Cons to Working Overseas
From becoming an ESL teacher overseas to moving to a foreign branch of a company where you already work, there are tons of job options in other countries that you can consider if you want to start working abroad. This career path has both advantages and disadvantages, no matter which new country you’re considering calling […]
How to Make a Good First Impression
Whether you’re heading to a job fair or preparing for an interview, making a first impression is important if you want to land a great job. As the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression! Here are my top tips for making sure that the impression you leave in a […]
How to Get the Job You Want – Without a College Education
You don’t always need four+ years to get a great job. Depending on the industry that interests you, sometimes you can get a start with just an associate’s degree, or even just a high school diploma. You have to be realistic – if you want to be a doctor, you need a college education (several […]
Shy College Kids – Just Get Over It
Second semester is nearly finished and college students who hadn’t been panicked before about summer employment are feeling the pressure now. Parents are asking, counselors are asking, friends are asking…everyone seems to be focused on one thing when greeting the college students in their circle: Have you got your summer job yet? The thing is, […]
Three Things You Didn’t Know About Working in a Grocery Store
To help pay the bills in college, I worked at a local grocery store. Originally, I thought I’d hate it, but working in retail (essentially, that’s what a grocery store is) isn’t as bad as you might think. In fact, I actually grew to enjoy my shifts as time went on. Grocery stores and other […]