Careers

What Makes a "good" manager?
By David Shubert · 19 years ago
First of all, what is management? The dictionary defines management as "the act or art of managing: the conducting or supervising of something (as a business)". Sounds about right. But then, Atilla the Hun was ...
Becoming a Private Investigator – Have You Got What It Takes?
By Mark Davies · 19 years ago
Is the job of private investigator as glamorous as it initially appears or as it's portrayed in the movies? Surely it's got to beat sitting on your butt for eight hours a day in an ...
Three Simple Steps To Personal Branding!
By Ann Baehr · 19 years ago
INTRODUCTION Branding yourself in a resume is so important so you can convey your unique value proposition to a hiring manager and clearly demonstrate what it is you do best – even better than anyone ...
Resume and Cover Letter – A Dynamic Duo
By Ann Baehr · 19 years ago
In today’s job market, it is important to make a good first impression. Although you don’t always need a cover letter, it helps to make a connection with the reader because it is more conversational ...
Resume Services and Rates – Do They Add Up?
By Ann Baehr · 19 years ago
A resume writer has to size up a client’s professional life and career direction in short order. It is not always straightforward – a good resume writer will uncover accomplishments and provide consultation on career ...
I'm Changing Careers - How Do I Format My Resume?
By Ann Baehr · 19 years ago
Are you ever stumped about which resume style or format to use when writing your resume? This article demystifies the complexities of how to approach this important decision. It will explain what each of the ...
Take This Career And Shove It – In The Right Direction!
By Ann Baehr · 19 years ago
Sometimes we need a few ideas to help us along our path of career change. Unlike an extensive career assessment, this article will provide you will some straightforward, down-to-earth suggestions to consider that just might ...
Your Job Interview Is Like A Blind Date
By Ann Baehr · 19 years ago
Before you allow yourself to get pre-interview jitters, read this article. It will put things into perspective and give you the confidence to be yourself by realizing that the interview is a conversation between you ...
How HR Works To Get The Job Done
By Ann Baehr · 19 years ago
This article provides jobseekers with an understanding of how human resources (HR) is the hub of an organization and how it is structured. It will also help you to appreciate the job screening process as ...
How To Write A Better Resume
By Ann Baehr · 19 years ago
How many times have you wondered what you should and shouldn’t do when attempting to write your own resume? Wouldn’t it be handy to have a checklist to guide you and help you to make ...
Can You Afford To Write Your Own Resume?
By Ann Baehr · 19 years ago
As the saying goes, “penny wise, pound foolish,” there are times when scrimping to save can be more costly in the end. This article will provide you with an overview of the skills you need ...
What’s Your Style?
By Scott Reid · 19 years ago
Sometimes life throws us a curve. We think we’ve got it together, and we’re doing the right thing – only to find out that we didn’t really know what the right thing was in the ...
Graduating With A Plan of Action
By Ann Baehr · 19 years ago
Many people struggle with career choices before making that important life-changing decision that will define who they are for years to come. It is hard to imagine that a new graduate would still struggle with ...
Your Resume can Secure a Salary Beyond your Expectations
By Professional Resume Writers · 19 years ago
When candidates think about resume writing, they rarely think further than documenting their previous roles and responsibilities in an effort to persuade a hiring manager to call them for an interview. To many candidates, a ...
Do What You Love and Love What You Do
By Barbara Theodosiou · 19 years ago
It is not easy summing up a life and defining it in one or two pages. Philosophers throughout recorded history from Plato to Descartes to Newton, Hume, Spinoza, Hegel and Mill have found it necessary ...
Resume Writing for Men: Resume Writing Techniques to Crush the Competition
By Jennifer Anthony · 19 years ago
I have been a professional resume writer for several years now. In my experience, men have the most problems articulating ideas on paper. So, if you need to write your resume, read this article before ...
RN to MSN - Career Benefits and Education Options
By Michael V. Gruber, Mph · 19 years ago
A nurse in many cases holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). The implications of an RN receiving an MSN go beyond patient care. Their education in leadership, research, and understanding the current political ...
How to Become a Home Health Care Nurse
By Michael V. Gruber, Mph · 19 years ago
Home Health Care Nursing Information and Overview Home health care is allowing the patient and their family to maintain dignity and independence. According to the National Association for Home Care, there are more than 7 ...
Some Straight Talk About Career Training
By Sherry Harris · 19 years ago
Let’s cut to the chase…a career training program is crucial when you want to build a career. Making a decision on a career is one of the most difficult decisions in life. First of all ...
Can You Really Make up to $100,000 per Year as a Truck Driver?
By John Kaufman · 19 years ago
You've heard about the money to be made by becoming a truck driver. And stop at any truck stop and you'll notice that there are countless trucking job magazines filled with advertisements from trucking companies ...