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Once you have completed your university course, the world is your oyster, but unfortunately in these difficult economic times it may not be possible to find employment in your chosen field. So what are the alternatives? Well, the answer for many graduates could be to become freelancers, and although this can be a difficult and competitive industry, it is still possible to have a lucrative career providing you follow our simple rules. Decide what type of freelance work you are interested in and pick the type of work you are capable of doing...

Losing your job can be one of the most devastating events in your life. Psychologists have likened it to the death of a loved one and to divorce. Not only do you lose the regular income that you had counted on, you often experience hopelessness and a sense of betrayal as you try to cope with the fact that your employer let you go. Here are some tips on how to deal with unemployment. Unemployment Benefits First of all, you need to apply for unemployment benefits. Taxpayers, including you, pay millions of dollars every year into government...

Have you reached an impasse in your career due to office politics, poor management, or lack of passion? Are you considering pursuing a graduate degree to breathe new life into your career? Perhaps your boss suggested continuing education or another degree would help you move up to the next step in management. Or maybe you find yourself tired of the current career path and want to explore a new career path. Thousands of career professionals are going back to school, especially in this less than ideal job market. With unemployment rates...

Pursuing higher education as a business owner to improve your grasp on brand promotion doesn’t necessarily mean spending thousands of dollars pursuing time-consuming college degrees. A few readily available and well-planned courses can add rocket fuel to your business acumen. Time and money are always scarce when you’re running a business, but you don’t have to spend a ton of either to take a few classes. With a modest commitment, you can move to the front of the pack of those in your industry who truly understand the...

Finishing education can be stressful for any number of reasons, not least of all the fact that you may not know where to start when it comes to job hunting. Will you ever find your dream job or will you have to compromise on the role you want, just to get on the ladder? Should you take the first offer that come along or hold out for that role with the ‘x factor’? Finding the perfect job for you can be a real challenge, particularly when you consider that you may be racing against the clock to into the workplace before financial worries...

Students in general are terrified by the simple word ‘exam’. And because we live in a highly competitive world, we want to excel at everything. Hysteria is all over the place and it applies to exams as well. A-levels are a challenge for students who are eager to go into college; yet, they’re not impossible to pass. Efficient exam revisions, study guides, practical online learning techniques, and lots of sleep, are all important factors that will help students keep their calm and pass A-levels victoriously. The Revision Process It’s...

In a world that thrives on the use of the internet and is buzzing with a variety of social media platforms that allow you to chat, sell, buy and over share, is it any surprise that it is becoming increasingly common to also use social media to job search? While you can find a wealth of employment related support services online, it is important to utilise the other resources that are also widely available to you. Social media is a primary vehicle of communication today, and with so much information well categorised and made public, it’s...

Most students see exams as their worst nightmare. Whether we like it or not, they’re inevitable and we must all deal with them at some point in life. Why freak out and blab about how difficult exam are, when you could dedicate that time to a thorough study session? Spice up your exam revision session, and check out these smart tips meant to help you study more efficiently. Study during the day All students love to sleep in late, but you might want to know that’s a bad idea when you have to prepare for an exam. Revising during daylight...

Medical transcriptionists work behind the scenes to provide a service of great significance in the healthcare industry. Once properly trained, a medical transcriptionist has the responsibility of translating physician notes and dictation into organized patient records that are easily accessible at any given time. These documents become an important part of each patient’s medical history and will supply all the information necessary to carry out continuing care, which explains why attention to detail and accuracy are a must. A patient’s...

If you’ve been on the job hunt for a while, and aren’t getting any traction – you may feel like there’s nowhere left to go. You’ve sent out what seems like hundreds of resumes, without any job interviews lined up in the near future. Even though it feels like you’re completely stuck, you can’t forget to leverage your networking skills to their maximum capacity. “But I’ve been networking?!” you say. Sure, you’ve probably lined up some nice references for yourself, and been given some good leads on places to apply –...