Retirement is supposed to be a reward for decades of hard work. Today, retirement is still a reward, but many people continue to work after retiring from their careers in order to support themselves. That said, retirees often seek different types of jobs than they might have during their younger years. Here are 10 jobs that are perfect after retirement. 10. Part-Time NurseThe medical field cons... Read More
If your search for a new job has dragged on for months - and if you're feeling pressured by your finances, friends or family - then you may convince yourself that any job is better than nothing. This is the black hole of job searching, and it's a horrible place to be.The black hole is where job-seekers end up when they are willing to take any job that comes their way. If you fall into the black... Read More
Depending on where you live, some of the best-known local eateries in your area might be food trucks rather than restaurants. A decade ago, this may have seemed far-fetched. However, the food truck industry has really taken off, providing aspiring chefs and restaurateurs with cheaper ways to launch their own businesses. And as more food trucks appear in cities throughout the country - either as... Read More
For a few different reasons -- including the fact that the Millennial generation is now working itself into a position of authority in today's workforce -- the relationships between an interviewer and interviewee is changing. Today, people who sit down for interviews are more than likely to ask a few questions on their own to find out if there's a suitable fit with the companies they are being ... Read More
Can your Facebook page hurt your job search? The answer is yes. In previous, more simple times, finding and landing a job was as simple as finding the job, applying for it and getting hired. In today's society, things have changed drastically. When you apply for a job nowadays, the hiring company may check your social media accounts, such as your Twitter feed or Facebook page. Here are a few di... Read More
Many of the welders who have occupied the majority of welding jobs were part of the baby boomer generations. Many of those individuals have retired or are retiring soon and many expect that there will be a huge shortage of welders all around the United States. More than 200,000 welding jobs are expected to become available and welders from younger generations can finally be welcomed into this f... Read More
Getting a job in today's competitive marketplace requires using every advantage you can get - and that includes social media. While most people use Facebook, Twitter and other platforms to repost memes or chat with friends, employers often look to social media when scoping out people who may be hired. Knowing this, you can craft your social media profiles to be as attractive as possible for emp... Read More
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram - while each of these social media platforms plays a role in the business world, each is casual at its core. But there's one social media platform that was developed specifically for professional purposes - and if you're not using it, you're probably missing out.That platform is Linkedin, which is clearly driven by employers, recruiters and employees from the moment... Read More
In today's high-pressure economy, many people feel pressured to spend tens of thousands of dollars pursuing four-year college degrees even though many high-paying jobs don't require more than two years of education. Vocational schools allow people to train for careers in various fields at a fraction of the cost of traditional colleges and universities. In addition, the time required to graduate... Read More
Being laid off is no fun. Some layoffs happen when companies opt to downsize, while others are forced by the loss of clients or other industry hardships. It's upsetting and scary at the same time, but many of us have lived through it, and you can, too. Layoffs are hard pills to swallow no matter how they unfold, but following these basic steps can help you survive to see better days.Don... Read More