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March 24, 2015
The Pros And Cons Of Being A Serial Entrepreneur
So what is a “serial” entrepreneur, exactly? I’ve heard any number of definitions for this term over the years, but basically a serial entrepreneur is someone who is constantly coming up with new ideas for business startups. They launch a...
March 21, 2015
Ramp Up Your Business Success By Making 1% Changes & Improvements
I’m interested in personal productivity, and the idea that you can increase your success in business — and in life — by striving to do thing just a little better every day. And last week I came across an interesting...
March 18, 2015
Are You a Bit Of A Ham? Consider An Acting Career!
Do you enjoy getting out in front of people and entertaining them? Do you like being the center of attention? Has it been one of your dreams to be like the actors you see in movies and on stage? If...
March 14, 2015
Bored At Work? Consider An “Adventure” Career Instead
If you’re bored with your job, and you long for an occupation that will engage and excite you on a daily basis, you might want to consider an “adventure” career instead. The name sounds exotic, like working as a skydiving...
March 11, 2015
Love To Fly? Consider A Career In Aviation
You may have heard that the aviation industry has gone through some rough times in recent years, just like the overall US economy. And it’s true that the airlines have taken a hit from things like high fuel prices, stepped-up...
February 18, 2015
Changing Careers Can Be Downright Scary
Okay, you’ve finally decided to ditch that boring job of yours in favor of a career that’s more stimulating and rewarding. And that’s when the fear and apprehension of a career change usually kicks in. Leaving the relative comfort and safety of your current job – no matter how miserable it makes you – can […]
February 16, 2015
5 Tips For Attending Job Fairs
If you’re serious about finding that next job, you should consider attending at least one job fair in the city or town in which you live. Job fairs can seem intimidating at first, having so many eyes looking at you and so many potential employers in one place. But they can save you a lot […]
February 15, 2015
Millions Are Finding Jobs On Social Media Sites
I came across this infographic the other day that highlights just how many workers are finding jobs on social media these days. According to these statistics, a whopping 37 million workers found their current job on a social media site! Keep that in mind the next time you consider attending a job fair. Not to […]
February 9, 2015
10 Sectors Expecting Strong Job Growth In 2015
If you’re planning on changing careers in 2015, or you’ve been out of work and you’re looking to get back in the game, the employment outlook for the new year looks plenty good. After a long recession that saw millions of workers lose their jobs–and many of them struggle to find new ones–the sputtering job […]
Top 10 Sectors Expecting Strong Job Growth In 2015
If you’re planning on changing careers in 2015, or you’ve been out of work and you’re looking to get back in the game, the employment outlook for the new year looks plenty good. After a long recession that saw millions of workers lose their jobs–and many of them struggle to find new ones–the sputtering job […]
