[NOTE: This is a sponsored post from City & Guilds....but that doesn't mean it's any less impressive than any of our other kickass posts. FTC disclosure complete.] While my parents were doing their very best to prep me for a successful life, they drilled into my head that I was going to college. Go to college,...
The job search just got easier, thanks to smartphones taking the reins and allowing job seekers more freedom in how they look for their next place of employment. Android has more than a halfway decent list, but here are the top five, based on reviews and ratings on the Google Play store. Indeed Jobs: Job...
Deciding to quit your job is a big step that can be brought on by any number of reasons. However, there are times you feel you should move on, but the reasons are difficult to identify, and you are tied down by the bills that need paying and the family that needs support. Mergers and...
Looking for work can be exhausting and frustrating since it rarely happens to land a job after 2 or 3 interviews. While there are some fields where potential employees are being hunted like no other, most people struggle with finding a job that’s up to their potential. Rejection can be tough to handle, especially when...
You're not happy in your job, and you're afraid to make a move? Sometimes when we feel really stuck it just takes a little motivation to generate powerful action. Compelling, inspiring speeches can do just that. Here are 5 motivational speeches for anyone considering a career change. Steve Jobs - "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish" Steve Job's speech at...
What's the worst job interview experience you've ever had? Well, even if it was a TOTAL disaster, you can rest easy knowing that it wasn't as bad as any of these interviews, featured in HuffPo's Movie Mashup series. Or was it? [ALERT: while highly entertaining, this content is somewhat juvenille & politically incorrect. To view...
Do you have any gaps in your resume? I'm talking about the big, red-flag kind of gaps. Maybe your resume gap is due to unexpected downsizing, extended travel, or health & family issues. Having a resume gap can be quite common, especially these days. They're not as eyebrow-raising as they used to be, but you still have to...
Figuring out what to do with your life, whether you're about to enter college or just starting out your career, is one of the biggest challenges one will ever face in their life. And despite all you learn about math, science, business, arts, sociology, psychology, history, and English; you still never feel 100% prepared for...
If you’re considering a career change, you’re not alone—25 percent of Americans change careers every single year, according to Right.com. So if you're looking for a new challenge, simply need a change of scenery, or want to find a career that offers a higher salary potential, you need to consider the required training and the costs...
Are internships replacing the interview? Studies report that 68.9% of college seniors have completed at least one internship during their time at school, solidifying the increasing importance of internships. An internship can be an invaluable way to not only gain relevant experience, but to get your foot in the door or potentially get hired. The...
