I have to start off by saying that I haven't grown up under the best circumstances. My family isn't exactly wealthy, and upper class careers don't exactly run in my blood. These, of course, are the parameters which surround most people's lives, and likely as some sort of a direct result, most people don't go on to do great ... read more »

If you're thinking of trying to find a part-time, seasonal job around the holidays to pick up some extra bucks, then this is the time to start looking. Although Christmas seems pretty far away, many discount stores and mass merchandisers have already started to set out the holiday displays, even though we still have to get through Halloween and Thanksgiving. With the economy still in prett... read more »

As you approach your final semesters at a college or university you may wonder whether you will be able to find a job when you graduate. A slow economy and high unemployment can make the job market extremely tough for everyone, but particularly for new graduates with little or no experience. One way to make your resume stand during the job search is to successfully complete a college internship... read more »

If you are like me (and 10% of the population right now), then you are unemployed. I have always been an extremely hard worker and received excellent reviews from employers in the past, so I thought this day would never come. Now that you lost your job, what are you going to do? Here are some of my suggestions to get you back on your feet and working towards the next great thing: 1. Apply for ... read more »

Young and energetic is always a good motivation to kick off your career no matter how young you may be! We as kids are eager from a very early age of our lives to explore our environment and experience varied facets of grown up lives. Young adults or teenagers amongst the rest are the most eager to surface. If you are around 13 years (or even younger!) this article is for you. What should y... read more »

I've had to relocate a lot, which led to many job hunts. I've talked to dozens of people about dozens of jobs ranging everywhere from a dog walker to a cookie decorator. While in quest for the perfect job, I've had to compete, and learned what to do in order to get that perfect job I've wanted. I've picked up a few tips, and refined my ways in order to make a lasting im... read more »

When the economy takes a turn for the worst, and stays there, that doesn't always mean that your job is in jeopardy. There are some things you can do in the workplace, and some you can even do outside of where you work, to ensure that you will be in a better position to not be on the chopping block when the pink slips make their infamous arrival. A Common Mistake One of the biggest mis... read more »

New To Freelance Writing If you have a passion for writing, editing, and maybe even doing a little research and making a little money in the process then freelance writing could be just for you. However, for those new to freelance writing it may be hard to know where to look for possible jobs, how much payment is acceptable, what your rates should be, how to get your work out their for people... read more »

It's summer and you are already preparing to tear your hair out. With the ever sinking economy more and more families are foregoing vacations and that means bored kids! Wait- don't dismay! With just a little direction, incentive and encouragement this could be the summer that they remember for a lifetime. Have the kids get summer jobs. Family, friends and neighbors are usually mor... read more »

Working from home may sound easy, but if you have a lot of distractions in your home then working from home may not be something a person should do. Working from home is as serious as working in a b&w site. The company that hires people to work from expects the same reaction, and respect the employee would give the job at the "office". If a person is considering working a... read more »