Monthly Archive: May 2013

College Degree Not Required for Web Developers

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No college degree? No need to panic. According to this CNNMoney article, college degrees are simply not necessary for many jobs, particularly for web developers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for these professionals will continue to increase because the Internet has assumed such a prominent role in everyday life. In fact, […]

Jobs You’ll Love That Pay Well

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Check out this article from Salary.com about jobs that you’ll love that pay $50,000 or more.  It IS possible to love your job and make a living at the same time!

Uplifting Career Advice for Grads

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Although graduation is supposed to be a joyous time for grads, the focus of today’s commencement ceremonies seems to have shifted. Instead of celebrating the students and their achievements, commencement ceremonies now dwell on the uncertain economy and the challenges that lie ahead. This morning, I came across this Forbes article and wanted to share […]

Death by Desk Job?

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More and more work these days is being conducted from a desk.  It’s no secret that people are not as healthy as they used to be.  You would think sitting all day would not be as harmful to your health as it really is.  There are things you can do to keep yourself fit and […]

Job Prospects for 2013 College Graduates

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According to this recent KPBS segment, prospects appear to be brightening for 2013 college graduates entering into today’s workforce.  This seems to be particularly true for new grads who have earned high-demand degrees in the fields of Business, Science and Technology. In a nationwide online survey of more than 2,000 employers, CareerBuilder asked companies which […]

Tech Skills Always in High Demand

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The need for highly trained technologically savvy individuals increases more every day.  Now’s the time to beef up your tech skills, especially if you are in the job market.  But where to start? With so many languages, platforms, protocols and other technologies, it’s hard to know what’s worth spending your limited free time to learn. […]

The Benefits of Temp Jobs

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In addition to an unemployment rate of 7.5% and a net job growth of 165,000, the April jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that businesses are relying more on part-timers and temporary help rather than signing on full-time staff. Although some critics view temporary jobs as a bad sign for private sector […]

Tips to Identify and Prevent Job Burnout

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Do you feel like you’re dragging yourself to work every morning? Have you become cynical or irritable with co-workers or clients? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may be experiencing job burnout. Job burnout in today’s workplace can result from various factors including a work-life imbalance, dysfunctional workplace operations, unclear job […]