Chances are, if you are looking for a job, you ran into one of their ads. Their job ads are everywhere. They NEED you. It can be a great job if you’re currently in between jobs, or if you want to make a few extra bucks after your regular shift. As with any other customer-facing job, as a driver, you’ll meet all sorts of passengers, good and bad. Here are Continue Reading
Marcia Cintra
10 jobs if you don’t like people and only have a High School diploma
I get it. Sometimes I wish I had a job where I could just put my headphones and work and not have to talk to anyone. If you’re an introvert and wish you could do that every day, here’s a list of 10 possible jobs for you. Warehouse Receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, filling and picking orders from inventory, packing and shipping orders or managing and organizing stock Continue Reading
5 Interview Failures (and How to Avoid Them)
Job interviews can tank as quickly as they started. Let’s face reality: Most hiring managers don’t need to be ‘wow’d’ initially. If you qualify and make a good impression, you’ll probably make the initial cut. Countless good prospective employees bust the interview with vain attempts to ‘stand out’ and make an impression. Don’t go overboard and make these interview-ending mistakes. 1 – Inappropriate Attire. This is a big one. Showing Continue Reading
Land Your Dream Job With These 5 Tips
Though this may seem a little self-explanatory, it’s vital to understand these tips to avoid getting lost in a sea of resumes. Seriously, don’t skip out on this. It could mean the difference between a callback and a trip back to the classifieds. Research your prospective employer. This should be obvious. It’s so important to know the company, and what it stands for. Interviewers ask a variety of questions to Continue Reading
Four Seasonal Job Tips
The holidays are on their way! If you work seasonally, now’s the best time to get cooking on those applications. Here’s a few tips to kick off the season right. First come, first serve. It’s never too early to start searching. Get your ducks in a row early, and start applying. Employers like organizing their schedules ahead of time to reduce problems. Show up fast and grab the best spot Continue Reading
How to (Finally) Get that Raise You Deserve
Think it’s time for a raise? Your boss probably isn’t going to pay you more if you don’t ask. Few good things happen without cause. If you master these skills, you’ll be able to pitch with confidence and get the salary you deserve. Focus on the previous six months Formulate a list of your ten biggest accomplishments of the period, and how it benefitted the company. Be sure to highlight Continue Reading
You Can Make a Living…From Drinking Beer
Men and beer have enjoyed each other’s presence for millennia. Men have historically dominated the world of beer, and women rarely partook in the culture to the same extent. Oddly enough, although men consume 72.8% of the world’s beer, women are actually better beer tasters. Studies prove it, and we’ll show you why. According to SABMiller, owner of Miller and Coors brands, women have a better sense for key flavor Continue Reading
Working Hungover? It’s Not the End of the World…
According to lemon soda company Blowfish, over half of all Americans have showed up to work hungover. Hopefully that makes you feel a little bit better—you’re not alone. That’s not to say you should dawn those sunglasses and pop ibuprofen with pride, but it’s probably not the worst thing you could do. Back to the numbers. It’s safe to assume the majority of that 50% were men, hungover from a Continue Reading
You Don’t Need the Ivy League. Here’s 15 Fantastic Colleges You Can Attend Instead
You don’t need to go to an Ivy League school to get a great education. Millions of Americans have built lucrative and satisfying professional careers without going to an Ivy League school, and you can too. Take a look at 15 of the best colleges that you can actually attend. Colleges ordered ranked by national ranking, and all have an acceptance rate of at least 50%. Check out Money Magazine Continue Reading
Suck Less at Networking! It’s Easy
Networking is a vital part of a great business strategy. Knowing the right people can open doors for your career, but it’s not all ties and business cards. There’s a lot more required to successfully network with business professionals. Read on, and find out more. Figure Out the Power Dynamic The individuals in charge are very busy. While it may be easy to score a coffee with coworkers, it’s not Continue Reading