Teachers: Why do we want to teach?

June 1, 2009 by  
Filed under Education Jobs

TEACHERS BRING IT ALL TO LIFE Teaching is a noble, enviable, and demanding occupation. It requires knowledge, patience, understanding, and a desire to help others. Unfortunately, it is often under-appreciated, under-paid, and under-valued by many societal standards. So why do people want to teach? People choose to teach for many different reasons. ... Continue Reading

What you need to know about hiring and managing teenagers

May 31, 2009 by  
Filed under Workplace

Young Help Wanted! Summer is the time of year when kids are out of school and looking for jobs, but teenagers can be attractive as a potential source of low-cost labor all year round. By providing them a job, you also provide the opportunity for them to develop their own ... Continue Reading

Things to do while you are laid off from work

May 28, 2009 by  
Filed under Layoffs & Firings

After working every year since I was 17, I was laid off from a job of 13 years due to downsizing. Fortunately, I had 13 weeks of severance pay so I was able to wait a while until I filed for unemployment benefits, even though I could have collected both ... Continue Reading

Dealing with an unapproachable boss

May 23, 2009 by  
Filed under Workplace

If you’re like me, a typical American, you’ve worn at least a few hats in your life, which means you’ve had more than one job since starting your working career. If you’re like me, you’ve had to handle all sorts of difficulties and stresses in all manner of occupations, ... Continue Reading

Job and Career Prospect of a Surgical Technician

May 16, 2009 by  
Filed under Medical & Healthcare Jobs

In the United States, a surgical technique is an allied health professional, a part of the operating room team. These technicians work under the supervision of a registered nurse or attending surgeon and an assist in all surgical operations and also have the task of adopting instruments to surgeons. Surgical Technician ... Continue Reading

Cooking up a new career in the food industry

April 21, 2009 by  
Filed under Career News and Advice

By Eve Tahmincioglu msnbc.com contributor It’s all about food lately. Culinary shows like “Top Chef” and “Hell’s Kitchen” are all the rage. Tainted peanuts have us worried about what we eat and how to make it better. Books such as “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” and “Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics” are bestsellers. And even ... Continue Reading

How to look for finance jobs in Los Angeles

March 7, 2009 by  
Filed under Job Search

Any thought of Los Angeles, California, brings to mind the cathedral of palms, picturesque mountains, sun, sea, and Hollywood glitterati. The second largest in the United States, the City of Angels is not only known for its famous residents, but also is recognized as a multicultural, multiethnic world-class city. Banking and ... Continue Reading