When Kermit the Frog laments that “it isn’t easy being green,” he is, obviously, not referring to the construction industry. The truth is that “being green”–having the qualifications and expertise necessary to create environmentally responsibly and sustainable structures–will give you a competitive edge in the carbon footprint-conscious construction realm. Yes, being green can have its advantages, no matter what the frog tells you. How Can a Building be “Green?” You may not have given...
Online marketing is a fantastic industry to get a career in, as it’s always growing. New techniques and methods are constantly being developed, meaning it’s something that’s going to be around for a very long time. If you want a career in this industry, read on to learn how: Get an Apprenticeship An apprenticeship is a really good way to get into the industry, as you get to learn while you’re on the job. You’ll get paid a lot less than you usually would, but it’s worth it when you think of the experience you’re getting....
When professionals decide to pursue a career, many of them don’t realize how dangerous some jobs can be. Money, benefits, skills, and countless other reasons can influence job choice, even for the most dangerous occupations. Ironworkers, for instance, may enjoy excellent compensation, but they also endure one of the deadliest jobs in the nation. Though workplace fatalities appear to be on the decline in all industries, that doesn’t mean that these industries are necessarily safe places to work. Read on to learn about six of...
What do you look for in a job? For most people the answer is definitely money. But is there more to job than salary? If you could choose the perfect job what would be the first thing on the list? Would it be a dream salary or some other benefits? According to The Society for Human Resource Management (2014) 59% of U.S. workers think that opportunity for personal growth or advancement is an important job aspect. Would you be willing to accept job that has perfect salary but no opportunity to grow? There is a lot of things you need to consider...
You have finished college and now what? It feels horrible to leave college not knowing what you will do next. But this is reality for the majority of graduates. After years of security in the college they suddenly found themselves in the real world. While you have learned various things at the university and gained your qualifications with great difficulty and with even more perseverance, you must admit that it hasn’t prepared you for the real world with which you now have to face. Where to look for a job? How do you search for it? What...
When you step into your college, you have high expectations about what you will learn and how you would like your life to be. Opting for business as a major, adds to this weight of expectations and by the time you are about to graduate, these expectations beat you down. The slow economic conditions in the market are not helpful either and you might feel bogged down. But what if we told you we had a list of good jobs to make your career after college. Surprised? Well, here is a list of the best paying jobs for business career. IT Project...
Once upon a time all employees wanted to find a job for life that will fulfil all their wishes. But once upon a time jobs for life were much easier to find. Finding a job at all is amazing itself but finding a job you will be happy with for the rest of your life is a miracle. This is why we all feel like we need to be happy with the job we manage to find even though it doesn’t fulfil us. But what if you get a chance to find another job that will be a better match for you? Would you stay on that job or tried your luck at the other one? Did...
A job in the healthcare industry requires years and years of training and qualifications. However, that’s not all you need. You also require a multitude of personal skills that are essential for the job. A career as a doctor is emotionally challenging and draining. Of course, there are plenty of great moments too. Every doctor has their own personal story of the patient they saved from death. If you think this career might be for you, you’ve come to the right place. Trying to figure out your future is never easy, especially when you’re...
Baby boomers and members of the generation X had much easier work conditions and lower requirements than the ones that are put in front of the millenials today. While it is true that the competitive zeitgeist was popular during the yuppie ‘80s, it cannot come even close to the conundrum of global challenges that almost every worker of today is dealing with. The only way of staying in good work shape is investing time and money in continuous learning. Regular mental maintenance Since business tasks and demands have become more sophisticated,...
If you want to have a successful phone interview, it is necessary to avoid unnecessary interruption either through noise, dropped calls, miscommunication or any other disturbance. Below are some tips that you should be aware of so as to have a great phone interview. Have a summary list of issues you want to highlight as necessary for the job Find out what the job entails by thoroughly going through the job description. Once you have done that, highlight how you are the best person for the job because of your verifiable skills, accomplishments...
