A bad job interview – we’ve all been there. When things get off on a bad foot, it is possible to turn the interview around so that you still have a fighting chance at the job, but your time is limited. If you aren’t quick, the interviewer will write you off, not even listening to […]
Transportation Jobs Coming to Los Angeles
Yesterday, Los Angeles County officials approved a plan which will create thousands of new transportation jobs using a voter-approved tax. If you’re looking to find a transportation job, they’ll be giving special hiring consideration to applicants living in areas of high unemployment. Says LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, “We are demonstrating that we are serious […]
Find a Seasonal Winery Job
Right now, vineyards and wineries across the United States are harvesting grapes and starting the fermenting process so that new vintages of wine can be created. Because there’s additional work in the fall, many wineries hire temporary workers. These seasonal winery jobs typically last from now until after the holidays, though it depends on the […]
Top North American Ski Resorts are Hiring!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]