Use Your Head for the Game: Behind-the-Scenes Sports Careers
Source: CareerProNews Would you like to work in a sports career? The odds of becoming a professional athlete are pretty slim. But if you love sports, there are still plenty of career possibilities in the sports world, even if you aren’t on the all-star team. Sports fans can find a wide range of jobs working […]
Industry Highlights: Elder Law ~ A Growing Legal Specialty
Source: CareerProNewsThere are many reasons people want to become lawyers. One of the most common reasons is a desire to help people. Elder law is a legal specialty that helps a rapidly growing segment of the population — the elderly. Elder law is a pretty new field. It began only two decades ago. The American […]
How to Get a Job When No One’s Hiring
I just read a great article on Yahoo Finance about the hidden job market. Although Headhunter Dave Perry and I differ slightly in reccomendations on technique – I agree completely with his logic and LOVE his ideas! David Perry, a longtime headhunter, says you’re wasting your time if you’re looking for job postings online. And […]
10 Things To Do If You Have Been Fired or Laid Off
By the way I am not talking about a group of people to commiserate with – steer clear of those people right now! This will help you more than you know. I speak from personal experience and as someone who is “not a joiner” Just take a deep breath and do it for yourself. I […]
Ten Tips To Instantly Improve Your Resume
What happens if you are a professional who has a great job history, lots of accomplishments, but you have a mediocre resume? Well, often it means you hold yourself back from reaching your full career potential so that your compensation, level of responsibility and overall job satisfaction suffer. Think of it this way: even securing […]
People know people, they don’t know jobs
Kathy Simmons recently wrote in her Netshare Newsletter about her participation in several NETSHARE Area Meetings, networking with very talented executives across the country. Career coaches and attendees shared their tips and tricks for mining LinkedIn, targeting hiring companies, and researching new job opportunities. And at every meeting, at least one contact received a solid […]
Does Your Resume Need A Makeover?
If you have been considering having your resume professionally designed, then you might be interested in something special I am offering right now: I am gifting my next 10 clients with a 20% discount on my resume/cover letter package. What makes this even better is that I am including at no charge, a 60 day membership […]
What’s YOUR secret to creating your own economy?
I’m curious. How many of you are feeling affected by the economy right now? Are you worried about your business? Are you looking for more income streams? Do you want to start a business but are afraid this isn’t the right time? Or are you doing great right now? If you have read my blog […]
Industries and Careers: Draw Your Own Wages as a Freelance Illustrator
Freelance illustrators turn art into careers. But it takes more than artistic talent to become your own boss and work as a freelance illustrator. Business sense is also required. Freelance illustrators make their living by creating pictures for books, magazines and other publications. They may also create logos for businesses. Many commercial products, such as […]
Industries and Careers: Farmers Turn to Agritourism
source: careerpronews People have long been visiting the country to pick their own fruit. But these days, there are many more activities enticing tourists to the farm. Farmers are finding unique and innovative ways to attract city slickers, not only to bolster income but also to promote agriculture and rural living. According to Purdue University […]