Now that it’s 2012, it’s time to make some resolutions for the upcoming year! In addition to setting goals for a shrinking waistline and giving up the cigarettes, it’s also time to make some resolutions about your career. Last week, Amy wrote about challenging yourself in the new year. Today, I want to talk about […]
Top Jobs for Women in 2012
Recently, the Department of Labor released their list of the top jobs for women in 2012. Some of their picks might surprise you! Here are some of the positions on their list: Post-Secondary Teacher Anthropologist Oceanographer Natural Sciences Manager Clergy Member Jobs were ranked by factors such as expected growth in the coming years, median […]
Start Your Acting Career by Becoming a Movie Extra
Earlier this week, I wrote about how you can get a job as a mall Santa, but what if you want to take your acting a bit further? What if you want a real career in show business, not just a temporary role as a holiday character? One of the best ways to get into […]
Play Santa This Holiday Season (and get paid for it!)
If you love playing Santa for the kids, you can turn this into a job by getting a mall Santa job this holiday season. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of demand for Santa after Christmas is over, but getting a part-time job for the next few weeks can help you bring in a little extra […]
Top Paying Jobs for Introverts
We can’t all be in-your-face, aggressive, talkative people. If you’re a bit of an introvert, but still want a top-paying job, check out the following fields as ranked by JIST Works; they not only allow you to embrace your introverted side, but they also come attached to high salaries: Astronomer Lawyer Physicists Political Scientists Aerospace […]
How to Work with a Career Coach
Most colleges offer career counseling, and as a post-graduation adult, you can also find private coaches who will help you in the jobs department. I remember going into the student career counseling office in college, though – and it was a complete bust. I walked in and we just kind of stared at one another […]
Seven Perks of Ski Resort Jobs
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, […]
Five Tips to Help You Find a Job this Holiday Season
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 […]