All Entries Tagged With: "Career News"
A-Rod completes career circle with World Series ring
Rodriguez has faced jubilation and adversity over his career with the Yankees; the worst being recent charges of steroid use being made public at the beginning to this year’s season… (Image by Kevin Dooley)
Post-40 journalist hopes to ‘experience’ new career success
Recently laid off career veteran obtains advice from career experts to assist her efforts in finding full time employment that builds on the writing, researching and people skills acquired in her 25-year tenure as a writer for the Los Angeles Times.
‘Career Camp’ offers applicants ‘intensive’ care
In the midst of one of this nation’s worst economic downturns in recent history, an Ohio news center has teamed with a local non-profit to host a free career camp to Ohio-area unemployed workers – hoping to teach job-hunting skills and encourage networking.
Job seeking site wins ‘Career Innovator Award’
Career Directors International (C.D.I.) has done some dirty work of sorting through the web ethers on our behalf, and has given this year’s Career Innovation Award to Careershift.com… (Image by Alex Proimos)
Women earn less, spend more on careers, face debt crunch
Recent research reveals that career-oriented women may be more likely than their male counterparts to suffer from credit card debt, according to a the Consolidated Credit Counseling Service – noting single women age 25-34 seek debt assistance in far greater numbers than single men of the same age.
Input from co-workers, bosses may be ticket to advancement
Even with the development of a new, post-recessionary economic era, career expert Lisa Quast maintains that job seekers maintain their own career destinies – offering a plain and simple approach to moving closer to career success.
Buffet ‘fast tracks’ deal for Burlington Northern
Warren Buffet and his Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. have purchased the remaining shares of the railroad company, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., at a price of roughly $44 Billion… (Image by Sam Ruaat)
Minority students weigh prognosis of pharmacy career
With the government predicting a shortage of pharmacists within a pharmaceutical industry that has developed a notable lack of diversity, the BESt Summer Pharmacy Institute has been created to encourage minority students to consider lucrative pharmaceutical careers.
Women with male names enjoy more successful legal careers
A recent U.S. study has revealed that women who bear historically male names are typically more successful as lawyers and judges than women with standard female names, making more money on average and enjoying more prominent legal careers.
Don’t let career dreams cloud common ‘cents’
From toddler through adolescence, most of us were fed trite sentiments such as never giving up on our dreams by our parents, teachers and caregivers… (Image by Whitney)
Gain experience, move on from ill-tempered boss
Career experts conclude that even in today’s downtrodden job market, it is often an advantageous career decision to move on from bad work environments and ill-tempered superiors – noting that the perspective one gains from poor work experiences can be valuable in situations thereafter.
Hotel sales vet finds healthcare more ‘hospitable’
For many job seekers, finding careers with security and stability can be more important than finding the next substantial paycheck – as was the case with New York area hospitality veteran who has turned to the more stable healthcare industry.
Older workers must create ‘personal brand’
New numbers reveal that fifty year olds have been hit the hardest by unemployment. An executive headhunter advises those 50+ with a handful of helpful tips… (Image by Liz West)
Earhart’s pioneering efforts take new flight with Amelia film
The life accomplishments of famed female aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart have long served as inspiration for young woman pursuing their dreams, and with the pending release of a new film Amelia many hope new motivations will be fostered in the fields of science and engineering.
Have ex-high school teammates battled on NFL stage for last time?
Two NFL veterans renewed a lifelong rivalry Sunday afternoon, as quarterback John Kitna and defensive back Lawyer Milloy, who played youth football together at a local Boys and Girls Club and served as high school teammates thereafter, faced off in what many consider to be the last ever meeting between two long-lasting friends.
For MBAs, the ‘holy grail’s not there this year’
Weary graduates from top MBA programs have relinquished their dreams of joining elite Wall Street firms… (Image by Michael Epicharmus)
Green jobs seem to unearth greener lifestyle
Preliminary studies reveal that green job training programs, which have become increasingly prominent across the nation in today’s troubled economy, may be encouraging many low-income workers to become more environmentally friendly in their personal lives.
Trail-blazing publisher pens recipe for interesting life
After living one of the most prominent careers in 20th century American publishing, initiating the paperback revolution a founding some of the nation’s most well-known publishing houses, Jason Epstein has now turned to his attention to the kitchen with his new book “Eating.”
The Star Wars guide to career growth
Heed these campy yet crucial Star Wars analogies in the work-place to gain respect from both your bosses and employees – including staying close to the rising stars at your company and always allowing the boss to beat you in golf.
Jamie McCourt throws curve, seeks reinstatement as Dodgers CEO
After being fired as Los Angeles Dodgers CEO by her former husband and Dodgers’ owner Frank, Jamie McCourt has now sought to reclaim her former position, asserting that she is the rightful co-owner of the team.
