Since summer has come to a close, you may think that seasonal work at summer camps can no longer be found. While it is true that most camps don’t operate year-round, there are still employees needed during the off-season. These jobs are more competitive, since there are fewer of them, but the following positions are […]
Non-Profits Can Be Profitable … For You!
There is a joke about working for non-profits that the jobs are low paying, almost to the point about being non-profitable. Very funny, right? Wrong! This myth about non-profits actually does the field more harm than good. It dissuades talented people like yourself from considering a career in non-profit work out of fear that your […]
Love People? Work as a Community Manager!
With the rise in social media popularity, companies across the country are beginning to realize the benefits of having an employee to serve as a community manager. Some companies hire community managers on a telecommute part-time basis, so this could be way for you to work at home. Other companies have their community managers report […]
Volunteer Abroad Profile: Cross Cultural Solutions
Today I’m going to briefly highlight one of the “big dogs” of overseas volunteering, Cross Cultural Solutions. This large volunteer placement organization is going to pop up again and again through any search for “overseas volunteering” or “volunteer abroad” that you might type into your search engine. They cover five continents (North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Europe) and for the past 15 years, more than 25,000 volunteers have participated in their programs.
Getting the News while Living Abroad
The first few months living and working in a foreign country can be daunting for a number of reasons, including language barriers, access to friends and not feeling part of your new community right away. It can feel especially strange to not be familiar with the names and faces on the news – politicians, celebrities, even local personalities. So how do you keep up with the news while you are living abroad?
Manufacturing Jobs Available in Wisconsin
Every day, it seems like we read reports dealing with job cuts, so it’s nice to know that in some areas, jobs are actually being generated. If you’re interested in a manufacturing job, think about checking out the situation in Wisconsin. Wausaukee Composites, teaming up with the state of Wisconsin, is reopening a wind turbine […]
Top Five Reasons to Consider a Career in Healthcare
Healthcare jobs are available in fields like nursing, optometry, surgery, dental work, pharmacy, and more. If you’ve enjoyed classes in subject areas like biology and chemistry, this might be a great career field for you to consider. Here are the top five reasons you should think about getting a degree and finding a healthcare job: […]
Start a Business for the Right Reasons
A lot of people are starting side businesses these days, which I think is a terrific idea. Provided you don’t lose your shirt, you’re bound to benefit. After all, running a business gives you a productive way to use your free time, provides experience in things like bookkeeping and marketing, and may even help you […]