Like a Rock: Geosciences Offer Recession-Proof Jobs

July 2, 2011 by admin  
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NEW YORK (MainStreet) — The world’s huge appetite for energy and global industry’s checkered record on cleaning up after itself is actually cause for good news – if you want a career. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a huge growth in geosciences jobs, so how can you make that ... Continue Reading

how can you best be employed as a freelance?

June 1, 2011 by admin  
Filed under Online Jobs

Start reading books about that. If you’re going to be in business, start reading business books. If you’re going to be in psychology, start reading psychology books. If you’re going to be in the ministry, start reading books on theology. Start reading books. Books are virtually free ... Continue Reading

Hot Job: World of Warcraft Magazine Editor

March 13, 2011 by admin  
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Location: San Francisco, Calif. Job duties: Ensures all submissions meet the magazine’s standards. Works with other editorial team members to produce cutting-edge quality content. Creates and edits copy, and makes sure content is delivered on deadline. Develops freelance contacts and spots upcoming writing talent. The company: World of Warcraft Official Magazine is ... Continue Reading

Hot Job: Web Designer for Cheezburger Network

January 24, 2011 by admin  
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Looking for a job? Here’s a cool opportunity that just might be a great new start for the right person. The position: Web designer for Cheezburger Network Location: Seattle, Washington Job duties: Creates designs and graphic elements with a user focus, based on provided specifications and with consideration of market analysis, customer feedback and usability ... Continue Reading

Hot Job: Animation Coordinator for Warner Bros.

June 19, 2010 by admin  
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Looking for a job? Here’s a cool opportunity that just might be a great new start for the right person. The position: Animation coordinator for Warner Bros. Entertainment Group Location: Sherman Oaks, Calif. Job duties: Will support the line producer, production manager and crew in all aspects of production. Prepares all necessary production ... Continue Reading

Hot Job: Freelance Copywriter for House Party

June 16, 2010 by admin  
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Looking for a job? Here’s a cool opportunity that just might be a great new start for the right person. The position: Freelance senior copywriter for House Party Location: Irvington, N.Y. Job duties: Will be responsible for creating communication copy including landing pages, direct mail, e-mail, promotional media, Web pages and blogs. Will ... Continue Reading

Hot Job: Cookbook Editor at Random House

May 23, 2010 by admin  
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Looking for a job? Here’s a cool opportunity that just might be a great new start for the right person. The position: Senior cookbook editor for Random House Location: Emeryville, Calif. Job duties: Editor will manage 10 cookbooks per year for Ten Speed Press, a ision of the Crown Publishing Group of Random ... Continue Reading

Become a Fitness Trainer: Freelancer or Employee?

January 6, 2010 by admin  
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You may have made up your mind to make a career in the lucrative fitness sector. It is definitely a great decision considering the growing awareness about health and fitness among people all over the world which has resulted in a huge demand for trained fitness professionals. But having said ... Continue Reading

Preoccupations | Stephen Moyse: Hitting the Brakes on a Dream Career

December 27, 2009 by admin  
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I GRADUATED from York University in Toronto in 1975 with an English degree and worked as a junior copy clerk at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation there. The next year I bought a motorcycle and wanderlust hit. In 1977, I traveled to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, and ended ... Continue Reading

The professionals: The NHS has set up its own recruitment agency

November 24, 2009 by admin  
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For decades the word interim was considered a dirty word in the NHS – all too often shorthand for overqualified, costly and a quick fix. But in the past year, the use of freelance senior executives has grown. Now, in recognition of the huge value of short-term contracts, NHS providers ... Continue Reading