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Your Career: What Do You Really Want?
Regardless of what career path you choose, fundamentally most of us work because we need to earn a living. At some point in all of our careers, however, the inevitable question is posed "Is this what I want to be doing?" While this can seem like a daunt...
How to Survive a Bad Performance Review
The unthinkable has happened. You just met with your boss and received a bad performance review. While your first instinct may be to respond in anger or become defensive, your best approach is to remain calm. You can survive – and thrive, after a bad....
Best Industries to Work In
Whether you are a recent college graduate or someone who's been in the workforce for several years, it's always a good practice to stay abreast of the top industries. Although there is no definitive way to know what industries and jobs will be most...
Keeping up with Technology at Work
When it comes to technology it seems we're all moving at "warped speed". The past few years, in particular, have brought us an influx of new technologies, making the general convenience of our personal lives grow exponentially, as well as streamlining...
Does Your Office Space Affect Your Work?
Whether you are confined to a cubicle or an open office, the comfort of your workplace can be directly proportional to the satisfaction and productivity of your work. You may work in an older office, your employer may have had to forego the comforts...
What Do Professionals Need to Launch a Social Media Marketing Career?
Individuals who are interested in the marketing industry probably know that in recent years, social media has established a major presence in the field. According to a November 2011 survey by Wildfire, about 97% of marketing professionals believe social media marketing positively impacts their business...
Data Scientist: One of the Fastest-Growing IT Careers
Citing data from IT service company EMC, Mashable recently reported that people hoping to land a job in a fast-growing industry may want to consider becoming data scientists. These professionals work to give businesses a competitive edge through activities like data mining and analysis. Currently, about...
Jobs Expanding for Pharmacy Technicians
During a troubled economy, many individuals are searching for a career that will lead them to long-term job stability. These people may find what they are looking for in the position of pharmacy technician, where they will work alongside licensed pharmacists to fill prescriptions and perform administrative duties...
An Associate's Degree Can Lead to Temporary and Full-Time Administrative Assistant Positions
In an economically troubled time, many companies have scaled back on full-time hiring. However, a new survey by CareerBuilder shows that about 36% plan on hiring contract or temporary workers in 2012, many of whom will eventually transfer to full-time positions within the company. Additionally, recruitment for these positions will occur right away, as 27% of hiring managers say they will employ temporary workers in Q1...
New Reports Point to an Expanding Construction Industry
Although construction in the U.S. temporarily slowed when the recession struck in late 2007, recent reports indicate that it is finally showing signs of recovery. Citing new data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, The Wall Street Journal reports that in November, total construction spending jumped to an annualized rate of $807.1 billion, marking a 1.2% increase from September...
