With modern business capabilities like e-commerce coming to the fore, the need for overtime in the office has grown exponentially in recent years. More often than not, you may find that there’s still plenty of work past hours, or even that these are your most productive sales times. As such, it’s essential to have someone around to both answer client queries and make sure … [Read more...]

Some people thrive under pressure. They like to live fast-paced and dangerously. The adrenaline rush can be addicting too, so some people seek out careers and lives that will let them indulge in this. That isn’t to say they aren’t great at what they do, but thrill-seeking and adventure can be a powerful driving force. Although with jobs like this, there is always a risk … [Read more...]

Have you ever felt a bit unsatisfied with your job and maybe wonder if you made a mistake by choosing that particular career path? You’re certainly not alone in this feeling. According to a study carried out by Mental Health America and the Faas Foundation, a whopping 71% of people in the US are highly unhappy in their current jobs and as a result, are seeking new … [Read more...]

Having experienced software engineers is a dream that most software production firms would love. What’s more, retaining them could be an uphill task considering just how much of a hotcake they have become. Now, if you are not a software specialist, you may need to do a little bit of research to find the right person who can pose relevant questions to the interviewee in … [Read more...]

As an employee, you are entitled to certain legal rights from your employer. These are designed to protect you in the workplace and ensure that you are treated fairly and not taken advantage of. Your boss has to pay you a fair wage, there are limits on the number of consecutive hours that you can work, and in most places, you cannot be fired without good reason. You’re also … [Read more...]

There’s something of an epidemic sweeping across the world of higher-education right now. Many new graduates are currently unable to achieve careers in their chosen fields. In some instances, the positions aren’t there for them to fill. In others, employers are too wary of taking staff without experience. Either way; some of the most qualified college leavers are finding … [Read more...]

Few of us dream of careers in research when we're young. The medical researchers aren't as glamorous as the doctors and nurses. The aviation research teams aren't as cool as those that are up there flying the planes. But then, as we get older and learn more about life and gain further experience of the world, we start to realize that it's often these people behind the … [Read more...]

There’s much to enjoy about being a project manager. You’re the one in charge of taking ideas, and making them a reality -- you need to plan, mobilize staff, and work towards the goal all within the strict parameters set by the company. It’s a valued job and one that pays well, too. However, because it’s an attractive position, it also brings with it plenty of competition … [Read more...]

Have you ever considered a career in nursing? This field is an attractive career proposition for many, with the potential for high salaries, flexible work options, and with reference to these Grand Canyon University nursing programs, a wide range of fields to get into, both at entry level and within professional development opportunities. And unlike many of today's … [Read more...]

Whether you possess a formal post-secondary education or not, you may have imagined yourself at the head of a Fortune 500 company more than once. However, you also probably noticed that these types of company are often run by people that have at least one thing in common: an entrepreneurial spirit. What are the qualities that make that kind of spirit and where can you learn … [Read more...]