Career Articles

Career | By Randall Stevens @ Saturday, 3rd January 2009 @ 3:51 PM

Online degrees programs are one of the exciting things that have emerged, on the internet with regards to education. Simply put, these programs allow people to pursue degrees, even if they don't have access to a college or university. Whether they live in remote areas or don't have the time to attend ordinary classes, Internet college courses have been helping out a lot of people all around the world. Can I Join? The truth is that almost anyone can take online classes and... more...

Career | By Aydan Corkern @ Friday, 2nd January 2009 @ 9:53 PM

Those you like nature, flowers, and trees should look into jobs that involve being in nature such as becoming a landscaper, a florist, or even working at a nursery. A florist deals with mostly cut flowers such as roses, carnations, and daisies. They also make arrangements of flowers for funerals, weddings, or just for because. On special nights like prom or homecoming they also make up the boutonniere and corsages. If you work at a nursery you would be working with a lot more than just cut flowe... more...

Career | By Samantha Gilmartin @ Wednesday, 31st December 2008 @ 8:04 PM

Carol Vorderman has made her last appearance on Countdown. It was a quarter of a century ago that the 21-year-old joined another unknown, Richard Whitely, to launch the show on the fledgling Channel 4. What she and Richard shared was a poor academic record. Both had been hailed as members of Cambridge University's Nines Club _ a derisive tag given to those who had got thirds in each of their three years. (3 plus 3 plus 3 equals 9) The quiz show was to be her turning point. Soo... more...

Career | By Casey Yew @ Wednesday, 31st December 2008 @ 3:45 AM

If you're worried about career changes on your resume, you don't need to stress overmuch. While a generation ago, your parents might have held the same job for thirty or forty years, today it is almost expected that you change companies and even change careers completely at least once. The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics states that the average person changes careers more than three times in their lifetime. Explaining Career Changes Knowing you are one of many does no... more...

Career | By Casey Yew @ Wednesday, 31st December 2008 @ 3:44 AM

Being concerned about gaps in your work history is understandable, but should a question about a gap come up, you should smoothly fill the gap with an honest response followed by a powerful statement of the future. To do this effectively, you'll need to take time to work through your emotions regarding the gap before sitting down in an interview. Eliminate the Emotional Baggage Many resume gaps include emotional baggage. If you were laid off and unemployed for a long stretch o... more...

Career | By Casey Yew @ Wednesday, 31st December 2008 @ 3:37 AM

Sometimes opportunities seem to fall into our laps, and if this is the case with a job interview, it should be embraced as an opportunity - not an obstacle to overcome. Granted, a last-minute job interview is particularly stressful as you haven't had time to prepare as adequately as you might like, but you should never turn down an interview if the position is of interest to you. You've got the interview you want; now you just have to rush to be ready for it. The Standard Attire... more...

Career | By Casey Yew @ Wednesday, 31st December 2008 @ 3:34 AM

If low grades are a sticky spot for you in your job search, there are ways to handle the issue without detracting from who you are as a professional today. Grades, in general terms, are only an issue for those who have recently graduated and are seeking entrance into a professional field. Once you have experience in a field, grades in coursework cease to hold much importance. If you are troubled by low grades, however, you should work around them as much as possible and confront the issue head o... more...

Career | By Casey Yew @ Wednesday, 31st December 2008 @ 3:32 AM

In an interview situation, the individual conducting the interview is likely speaking with many qualified applicants for the same position. This means you have competition for the position and need to take every initiative to stand out. It's to be expected that most of what is said and discussed in your interview will fade from memory almost immediately. It's your job to use the follow-up on an interview to propel yourself forward, ahead of the competition. A Difficult Choicemore...

Career | By Casey Yew @ Wednesday, 31st December 2008 @ 3:30 AM

The behavioral interview is catching on in popularity although some companies have been using this style of interviewing for years. In a behavioral interview, you are asked to tell about particular experiences in your history and the interviewer probes your answers looking for certain behaviors and responses. Your past actions tell the interviewers a great deal about how you reacted in the past and how you might react in a similar situation for their company. Statistics show that a behavioral in... more...

Career | By Casey Yew @ Wednesday, 31st December 2008 @ 3:27 AM

Too often you don't have days or even hours to prepare for an important interview. Considering there are entire classes offered regarding interviewing skills, it's a bit much to expect you to learn everything you could possibly need to know in a matter of an hour, but you're in luck. You don't need to know everything under the sun about interviewing; you just need to learn the basic interview skills as quickly as possible. Below are the most important job interview ski... more...