When it comes to your career, it’s always nice to think that you’re on the right track. Yet, how do you know that you are? Whether you are in business for yourself or you are climbing the corporate career ladder, it’s nice to be able to make sure you’re finding success. While everyone’s views on what success means will be entirely different, it’s nice to know that you’re … [Read more...]

Some people rely on jobs that ensure that they have a stable, weekly income. Others like to have a little more autonomy and are less concerned with regular paychecks and more concerned with enjoying what they do. For the latter, a career in real estate could be the smart choice, because it provides so many perks to those who do not want to work in a typical nine-to-five job. … [Read more...]

Stuck in a dead-end job, or no longer happy with the path your career is on? Here are some ways you can get back on track and secure yourself a job more suited to you.   #1 Give your self-confidence a boost Have you ever messed up an interview because you were so nervous that you weren't able to think straight or speak without your voice squeaking and shaking? It … [Read more...]

In the world of professional sports, it’s the athletes who stand in the spotlight - and earn the most money. The professional athletes playing in America’s top sports leagues earn, on average, seven-figures each year, and even the professional soccer players’ salaries playing in Europe are stellar. Not to mention their sponsorship deals, endorsements, advertising deals, and … [Read more...]

If you’d have asked people twenty years ago what they looked for in a job, they’d probably tell you that a decent salary is top of their wish-list. And while that hasn’t really changed, we’re all looking for a little bit more now. Wellbeing and quality of life are being prioritized, and rightly so — after all, there’s no point in being paid well if you don’t have the … [Read more...]

All businesses run on the strength of their employees, and the construction industry is no exception. If you are running a construction business and you don’t have the right team behind you, the quality of work will suffer and you may end up with a lot of health and safety issues on-site as well. You need a team that can work effectively, maintain high standards, and … [Read more...]

Every first Friday of October, the U.S. celebrates National Manufacturing Day. The latest celebration, however, wasn’t all about cheers. More than 3,000 manufacturers have opened their facilities to young people of all school ages in an effort to attract younger individuals, especially Millennials, to consider a career in this sector. This decision comes at a crucial … [Read more...]

Every day, thousands of people die due to work-related accidents at construction sites. According to an article by Safety and Health magazine, during a 45-year career, there is a 1 in 200 chance that a construction worker will die from a work-related incident. According to OSHA “Fatal Four”, the leading causes of casualties and physical harm in the private sector are … [Read more...]

If you are not satisfied with your current job and you think that you are not moving forward, you should start thinking about an alternative career. There are many careers that you can think about. You would need to upgrade your skills and learn the new things that you need to be successful in this era. In this article, various alternate career choices are discussed for … [Read more...]

There are several reasons why people select a certain career path. For some, it might be convenience. It’s easy to fall into a job opportunity you might not have intended, yet stay in because you find the work rewarding and you know you can do it. Some might rocket to a career path in their childhood when given a certain opportunity, while others may wish to make money, … [Read more...]