Archive for 'Career Training'

Hipster Havens and Career Centers: Top 5 Cities for the Young and the Restless | 10.01.09

Do you prefer New York’s cosmopolitan chic or Washington’s political platforms? Are you enamored with the glamour of L.A. or seduced by Seattle’s culture? Current trends show that young people are more migratory than ever. The 18 – 29 demographic is not only the most restless, mobile age group; they also often create and [...]

Top Careers That Pay $50K | 09.29.09

Unfortunately all degrees are not created equal. In their article, College Cash 101, U.S. News & World Report states that, “Research shows that those who study math, sciences or career-related courses generally end up earning more than those who focus on the humanities.” It’s important that you ask yourself is the job you [...]

What Are You Worth? How To Use Your Performance Review to Your Advantage |

In today’s job market, the idea of a performance review or a self-appraisal can provoke massive anxiety. It is no secret that all across the board, Corporate America is taking a harder look at their bottom line and cutting unnecessary staff and expenses. But before you panic, there are some strategies you can [...]

Drafting the Perfect Résumé and Cover Letter | 09.24.09

Résumé and cover letters are the first source of contact between you and an employer; it will determine whether or not you are offered an interview. It should be an accurate and positive representation of you. While some job seekers are enlisting the services of professionals to write theirs, it is important to know [...]

Extreme Job Hunting: How Far Would You Go? | 09.22.09

Whether seeking a part time job or executive position, job hunting can drain even the most ambitious person. At some stage everyone has been searching for a job and the monotony of trawling through craigslist or the dejection of rebuttals is not too fondly remembered. From drawing up a resume to attending interviews the entire [...]

A Crash Course in Office Etiquette |

Let’s face it: The class of 2009 has it tough. Graduates about to enter the workplace are doing so in the shadow of one of the biggest financial crises modern society has ever faced. According to Sara Murray of the Wall Street Journal “Even those who land jobs will likely suffer lower wages for a [...]

4 (Realistic) Dream Jobs and How to Get Them. | 09.17.09

Everyone has a pipe dream. Whether it is artist or astronaut, young people are being taught that in today’s modern society almost anything is attainable. Aspirations to be a rock star, actor or pro athlete are becoming increasingly prosaic as young people are expanding their ambitions. Today’s youth recognize that a career is not merely [...]

Top Five Reasons You Should Volunteer | 09.16.09

According to recent studies, volunteerism has been on the downfall as of late. Not only has the recession primarily affected our finances, it has also had a negative effect on volunteerism. The National Conference on Citizenship conducted a study, “America’s Civic Health Index,” which discovered that most Americans cut back on volunteer work [...]

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