It may not be the happiest of things to post about, but let’s face it: With the economy still stagnating, there is one field that has seen a meteoric growth in the past few years – debt collection jobs. Today I wanted to focus on what subset of their field that is a bit more […]
The Visa Series Part I: Tourist Visas
Earlier this summer, we talked a bit about the logistics of working abroad – essentially the nuts and bolts of finding (and keeping) a job abroad. This stuff (like airline tickets and insurance) isn’t exactly riveting, it is essential. The last thing that you want in a foreign country is to have to spend your time filling out paperwork and visiting the embassy for things that you could have dealt with before you left.
Work as a Archaeologist to Uncover U.S. History
Most people envision archaeologist jobs as hunting for dinosaur bones or mapping Egyptian tombs, but the truth of the matter is the many archaeologists work right here in the United States, uncovering the country’s history. If you have a passion for learning about U.S. history, this could be a perfect job for you. On Tuesday […]
Blogging from Home: WordPress vs. Blogger
Are you thinking about starting your own blog to make money from home? While you probably won’t get rich overnight, blogging is a great way to build community around an issue you are passionate about, while also earning income from advertising and affiliate linking. If you’d like to try your hand at writing a blog, […]
What is Work Ethic?
I’ve been thinking about work ethic lately and what it means to different people. When I lead workshops on combating age bias, middle-aged workers almost invariably raise the subject of work ethic. As in: We have it and younger workers don’t. And yet, I sometimes hear young managers complain about duffers who sit around waiting […]
Work Abroad Ideas – Freelance and Travel Writing
Sometimes traveling abroad is about just that – traveling. People don’t always decide to live abroad because they are looking for a cultural experience at work, but rather because they enjoy travel. Picking up work along the way may be easy for some, and more challenging for others. For those with a proclivity for writing and some expertise about a certain topic, freelance writing jobs provide a means of income that you can do from anywhere with an Internet connection.
Unique Jobs in the Film Industry
This morning, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominations for the 2010 Emmy Awards, which will air on August 29. Many of us would love the chance to walk the red carpet at this or another event, getting those 15 minutes of fame and the chance to meet some of our favorite […]
Back to School Advice for College Seniors
If you are getting ready for the start of your senior year of college, this is an exciting and empowering time. You have just one year left of college, and while the “real world” is right around the corner, you can still enjoy the cushy protection of your academic home for two more semesters. In […]