Changing Careers

At the present moment unemployment in the United States is an overwhelming 10.2% and the Obama administration has warned that things will get worse before it gets better! And what does this mean...

Insurance investigations is a competitive field, but not an impossible one to break into. After all, it's a vast industry that relies extensively on investigators' evidence. This article...

In any downturn of the economy, or even in "jobless recoveries", companies often begin laying people off to reduce overhead. Although it is possible to be laid off no matter how good of...

Need to write a professional resignation letter? Read on to find out how to write a letter of resignation and see a sample resignation letter.

Are you looking for a new job? Are you out of work or are you simply sick of your present employer? Either way, if you want to get hired for a new job you’ll have to interview. This article will...

Have you ever had a dream of a job you would be good at but never even thought you would ever get a job like that?

With unemployment as high as 10% and rising rapidly; your job interview is important now than ever before. Companies now have a larger pool of applicants and your chances of success are shrinking....

It is well documented that only 50% of available jobs are advertised. These jobs are advertised in newspapers, magazines, job boards, employer websites, and through recruiters and are called...

As you get older it becomes increasingly difficult to change fields or even jobs within the same industry. Recruiters and human resource professionals will tell you that your skills are...

There are ways that you can tell if you are going to get fired. There are tell tale signs that you are about to be ask to leave your job, regardless of what industry you work in. This article...

Letting an employer know that you are resigning can be nervewracking, but if you follow proper etiquette, it will be a breeze. Here's how to stay on good terms with former employers. Please rate...

I’m Paula Rutledge – President of Legacy MedSearch, a retained executive search firm working exclusively in emerging medical technology here with another issue of The Medical Career Magazine. So...

There’s a saying in the world of human resources and recruitment: People are hired for what they do – but they’re fired for who they are. Isn’t that a great phrase? OK. You’ve been fired. Let...

How do I get into medical sales? It’s a question we’re asked almost daily. And I suppose a question we’re asked almost as frequently comes from pharmaceutical sales people who want to parlay their...

One question that comes up a lot is “Should I post my resume on Monster, Career Builder and other job board sites? The answer depends on your career stage, and career goals.

Attempting to stand-out in a dwindling job market is no easy feat. Performing well during an interview can be a big worry. Simple matters such as dress, presence and preparation are keys to a...

This might be a very easy thing to do. It is possible to earn money without paying in several ways on the internet. This is especially true for a lot of the affiliate programs and affiliate...

In the heat of the moment, many disgruntled workers leave jobs with damaged relationships in their wake. On their last day with the company they let out all the stress and ill feelings they’ve...

The economy is getting tougher every day, so how can you get hired in a recession? In times like these, when every job opening is competed for fiercely, it’s time to throw away the want ads, and...

Starting a new executive job is exciting and can be a bit nerve wracking as well. You've done the work and gotten the job. The next part is to live up to the expectations your superiors have of...

These days, many are looking for jobs, trying to secure income streams to keep themselves and their families financially sound. Here are some tips on how to find the job you want.

The job interview is the single most important part of getting a job. It's your chance to show your future bosses that you can handle the position's responsibilities and are a good candidate for...

When we read the newspapers, lots of sad news about company laying offs their employees everyday. Today you are an hardworking employee in the company, tomorrow you might be informed that the...

Are you preparing for a job interview? Have you been scheduled for an interview by a company? Want to know more about a company? There are many online directories available online which could...

The cost of wireless technology in tough economic times needs to be reduced for the sustainability of the company. These steps can also be used for the consumer who wants to save money on...

We all want to be prepared to answer interview questions with a through and experienced response that will impress our potential employers. However, sometimes people forget that the questions that...

In a faltering economy such as this, many businesses are having to lay off parts of their labor force. Unless you own the company, no job is completely safe during recession-related downsizing. ...

Some of us dream of winning the lottery or writing the next national best seller and leaving the workforce for good. The rest of us, however, will still need to build a career that lasts until we...

If you've decided to change careers and give truck driving a try, here are some things you will need to know.

You may not know it and you may not want to believe it, but the days of moving up through the ranks of one company are over. You are solely responsible for increasing your salary and your company...

A resignation letter or "letter of resignation," as it is also called, is a formal letter written by an employee to an employer announcing his intent to resign from a company where he is...

A company relocation package is a compensation package that is offered to job candidates to entice them to relocate to a new city in order to take on a new job. These packages typically include...

Everyone has been in a bad job down the line, but some end up in nightmare jobs that they can't find a way to leave! Here are surefire signs that it is time to move on and get on with your life...

You have finally decided to quit your current job. You might be wondering what the most appropriate way to inform your boss that you will be leaving the company. Contrary to what many might...

You have 24 hours before your big job interview, and the last thing you want to do is go out and party it up till the wee hours of the morning. Advance preparation the day before, in more ways...

So you've handed in your resignation and will be leaving your current job position in a few short weeks. You did give notice didn't you? Giving a 2 week notice prior to leaving your job is the...

So, you’re ready to kick-start your job search, but do you know how? It’s really quite easy so no need to fret if you don’t. Just follow the steps below and not only will the job search process...

Hate your job? Don't sweat it. Here are some simple steps to make the best of the crappy job.

Don't know what you want to be when you grow up? 18 or 48, find the perfect profession for your interests, skills and personality, in 12 easy steps, using the "P" factor.

If you're making it to the job interview, but can't quite land the job, it may mean you need some brushing up on your job interview skills. Here are some tips to help you succeed and land that job.

Job offers can be both exciting and intimidating. When you know one isn't right for you, it's time to decline gracefully. Learn how to reject a job offer while still maintaining a positive working...

Business is all about continued growth. As the head of a company, you need to plan from your first day how you are going to leave. Grooming a successor will help you in your functioning role in...

The average person can expect to change careers between three and five times in his life. One of the most common problems with changing careers is changing companies. You lose all that vested...