All Entries in the "Encouraging News" Category
Steelworker’s passion drives him to fulfilling career
A lifelong love of cars has developed into a successful career for Pennsylvania native and former steelworker, whose home body shop has flourished into Roberts Auto Body… (Image by Casey Serin)
Suffering ‘burn out,’ business student re-ignites career fervor
Upon becoming increasingly dissatisfied with his technical consulting career, Brandon Cornuke turned to business school and was rewarded with premier teaching, a new outlook on life, and most importantly a new set of passions ripe for pursuit.
Public libraries: ‘The jobs are out there…you just have to look harder’
While public library jobs have been few and far between during today’s economic recession, career expert and library pundit explains that careers in the library industry are on the rise and offers some unique job search tips.
Mom enjoys ‘sweet returns’ from custom home bakery
Building on a lifelong love of baking, former stay at home mother has developed a successful made to order bakery run from her home kitchen… (Image by David Lytle)
Americorps volunteers gain rich career experience
More and more Americans are taking advantage of AmeriCorps variety of volunteer opportunities in today’s troubled economy, with many building on their volunteer experiences to find new, successful careers in the private sector.
All of the questions about start-ups that you weren’t afraid to ask
Career experts have developed a comprehensive list of user-inspired questions pertaining to start-up businesses and entrepreneurial endeavors – providing visitors with a breadth of information ranging from cheap business cards to market demands.
‘Sunny’ disposition can directly brighten career outlook
Rather than focus on the negatives of lay-offs and job search failures, why not divert your attention to developing new, positive strategies to find your next successful career?… (Image by Budi Akbarsjah)
Finding your career ‘better half’ advances job success
As one of the most successful components in the development of a successful career is an effective ‘career partner’ to collaborate, discuss and develop with, career expert offers tips to find the most compatible partner in your network.
‘Education’ draws Oscar buzz for British acting newbie
In a fairytale story that seems more likely the box-office than the real world, first time actress Carey Mulligan has created unexpected sensation at the renowned Sundance film festival for her work in the soon to be released film “An Education.”
Forced change opens many new career doors
For many Americans the current economic downturn has been a blessing in disguise, serving as the motivation to pursue new career opportunities… (Image by Marya Emdot)
Job search is often tax deductible
According a series of unique tax codes available on the IRS website, many expenses associated with your job search efforts may be tax deductable, including such costs as travel and resume distribution.
Army’s online ‘compass’ to help enlisted navigate careers
The U.S. army has plans to launch an ambitious new program providing soldiers a single internet portal to manage their transition to civilian life and find appropriate new careers in the nonmilitary world.
Entrepreneur has ‘historical’ perspective on making money
D.C. area man has founded the History Factory, an entrepreneurial company aimed at offering clients around the world with historical information through a variety of mediums… (Image by “Brewbooks”)
Hilton School of Hotel, Restaurant Management celebrates 40th anniversary
The Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston began 30 years ago as a unique dream and has blossomed into a world-renowned center for hospitality education.
Not a ‘snow job’: Ski resorts are now hiring
With the fast-approaching snow season soon to be in full force, ski resorts represent a unique opportunity for unemployed workers living in the vicinity of potential ski areas – with a variety of job opportunities both on the mountain and inside the resorts.
