There’s no doubt about it, when you’re applying for jobs you need professional references. References allow recruiters to touch base with someone who knows you on a professional level. Recruiters want to do their research on you before they invest in you for their company. Are your references ready to go? References often reveal things […]
The Best Jobs For Animal Lovers
Are you an animal lover? Why not find a job where you get to work with animals every day? There are lots of very cool careers where you get paid to be hands-on with creatures both big and small. Here are some of the best jobs for animal lovers. Which one would you choose? Wildlife […]
10 Reasons Why Working In An Office Is Killing You
Would you enjoy sitting in one place for eight hours a day, five days a week? Most people wouldn’t volunteer for this. Yet, hundreds of million people in the US do this for a living. It doesn’t sound fun and it’s incredibly unhealthy. Here are a few reasons your office is killing you: Sitting – […]
Healthcare Industry Employers
Do you use the healthcare industry for anything? Healthy or sick – it’s a good idea to take care of yourself. Today is a great day to thank a healthcare provider. Without them, we would all be in big trouble. Think of how this industry affects your life – filing prescriptions, getting a flu shot, […]
What To Bring To A Job Interview
If you’re going to a job interview, congratulations. That’s a huge hurtle in the job hunting process. It means you’ve made the first cut. Your resume is impressive, you have the references, the experience, and the skills that make recruiters want to learn more about you. Now it’s time to put your game face on. […]
What A Messy Desk (Or A Clean Desk) Really Means About You
Take a look at your desk. Is it clean or messy? Is it simple to find what you need or are you always searching for things? What could your desk possibly say about you as a person? Think about your desk. Are you a person with labeled folders, neatly stacked papers, sorted business cards, and […]
The Inevitable Pilot Shortage
Earlier this month, USA Today posted an article titled, “Airlines Hire Pilots As Shortage Looms” That’s right, this is a huge opportunity for job seekers. Airline pilots are in demand. It’s estimated that in the next 20 years, the industry will be short 35,000 pilots. This is due to retirements, changing training requirements, and required […]
Why Getting Fired Can Be A Good Thing
Terminated. Canned. Booted. Laid off. Fired. How ever your employer phrases it, the chances are good that at some point in your professional career, you’re going to lose your job. Getting fired happens, but it’s not always a bad thing. Getting fired can actually be a good thing. When it happens to you, don’t take […]