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Looking to change jobs or maybe make a career move? Here is a practical common-sense article that may help you decide.

3 Steps To Finding A Job You’ll Love
by Allison Whitehead

Are you like millions of other people, stuck in a job you neither like nor want? Do you feel trapped by circumstance, money or lack of direction?

Well breathe a sigh of relief, because it’s Read the rest of this entry »

[this article outlines some of the advantages of taking a Career or Personality Assessment Test such as those offered by CollegeRecruiter.com]

One of the most important criteria for a happy and fulfilled existence is choosing a career that you are actually good at and enjoy . Choosing a career path that does not fit your personality can lead to embitterment, unhappiness & boredom. Most people strive to find a career or job that suits their natural interests and goals, but often eventually realize Read the rest of this entry »

When deciding which College or University to attend there are many factors to consider. Some of the big ones are cost, location and reputation. Although the cost of attending a private school such as DePaul University is quite a bit higher than a state school, what sold me about this school were its beautiful Chicago campus and its commitment to diversity and the community. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you in need of a way to make money but unsure of where to turn for a job? Are you already employed but desperate for extra cash? Either way, there are plenty of work-at-home opportunities available. You can have the power to set your own hours and control your income. Read the rest of this entry »

By April M. Ardito

The popularity of e-mail in the workplace has certainly decreased the amount of business communication that takes place on the telephone, but good telephone etiquette is still essential. Although it is easy to be polite and professional on the telephone, the simple rules explained in this article are frequently overlooked or ignored. Read the rest of this entry »

If you would like to learn more about your industry or would like to get into a new business field, you can learn a lot through trade publications. Trade journals typically contain news and advertising content focused on the industry in question with little if any general content. They also may contain industry specific job offerings. Trade publications follow the pulse of industry and a trade magazine or newsletter can let you keep up on trends and changes within the industry. Read the rest of this entry »

Those who are thinking of beginning a career as a healthcare professional or are already licensed nurses may want to consider the exciting field of travel nursing. Read the rest of this entry »

Browsing the employment section of your local newspaper or any online job web-site will reveal that a majority of the openings being advertised require that interested applicants have a college degree. While some may dismiss a degree as Read the rest of this entry »