Archive for July, 2009

Two Years to a Healthier Career

Friday, July 31st, 2009

In the midst of the current economic malaise, there is one industry that’s managed to stay in good shape. In health care, salaries have stayed stable, hiring is strong, and… Read More

Parlay Your Passion Into a Paycheck

Friday, July 31st, 2009

It’s natural to focus on your education and job experiences when searching for a job. But experts suggest also factoring your hobbies and personal interests into the employment opportunities you’re… Read More

Will You Keep Your Job?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Michaline Todd has survived two rounds of layoffs. In fact, Todd, 37, of Redwood City, Calif., is one of those enviable and ambitious few who continue to advance in their… Read More

Best Jobs for Your Health

Friday, July 31st, 2009

A job may be good for your financial well-being, but how good is a job for your physical and mental health? There are obvious qualities that make a job healthy,… Read More

Changing Careers Without Breaking the Bank or Uprooting Your Life

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Are you ready to switch gears by switching careers? Getting your resume pumped up with new skills doesn’t have to mean dropping big bucks on degrees or… Read More

Where the Community-Service Jobs Are

Friday, July 31st, 2009

A study by the Corporation for National and Community Service showed that more people are volunteering today than any time since 1974, with the adult volunteer rate jumping more than… Read More

Are There Any Safe Majors Left?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Looking to steer clear of fields of study that will leave you on the unemployment line? Although no major is 100 percent recession-proof, some fields offer a more marketable degree… Read More

Great Industries for New Grads: Smart Job Picks Right Now

Friday, July 31st, 2009

We all know that our economy’s future is nebulous. So where should new graduates look for that perfect, well-paying job?Though there’s not much of a roadmap to the future right… Read More

The Hot Jobs Where Pay Is Rising in Recession

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Yes, there has been a dark cloud hanging over the economy. Layoffs everywhere, and salaries flat or cut for most workers. But there’s always a silver lining somewhere.Even now, some… Read More

U.S. Companies That Hire the Most Interns

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Are you an undergraduate student worrying about where the jobs will be when you finish school? Maybe you should stop biting your nails and start filling out internship applications. The… Read More