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5 Careers That Are Quickly Dying Out

Carl Pettit — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:42:55 +0000

Getting a solid apprenticeship or a college education is almost always a good idea for anyone traveling down the career path. The problem arises when you have to decide between several different options. While anyone with a strong skill set (blue- or white-collar) should be fairly employable, it’s just a basic fact that some vocations are more in demand these days than others. It often depends on where, and especially when, you live.

5 Common and Major Interview Mistakes

Kathy Landin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:50:33 +0000

Job interviews are hard enough without sabotaging yourself by making some major mistakes that hiring managers say are all too common. These seem like obvious interview no-nos, but they’re at the top of every recruiter’s list of things they see people doing all the time that kill their chances of being offered a job. If [...]

The 9 Best Job Applications Ever

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:06:19 +0000

It's no secret getting a job these days is pretty tough. So that's why it's more important than ever to stand out from the rest of your peers, and we're not just talking clever resumes. See, going the creative route on actual job applications is another solid way to guarantee you'll get noticed, whether it be going overly positive or just plain hilarious (we prefer the latter).

The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary. There are plenty of careers where you don’t need to go to college and can still earn a nice living. CareerCast.com has ranked the best jobs that don’t require a college degree, using data from the Department of Labor and Bureau of [...]

Best Summer Jobs For Teens In Lafayette

Hot 107-9 — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:33:21 +0000

‘School’s Out For Summer!’, now what? Every year the same question pops up, ‘What am I going to do this Summer?’ You could completely shut down and vegetate in front of the TV, sleep late to avoid doing chores, or if you’re lucky, head out on a trip. If you’re not leaving and the other [...]

Your E-Mail Address May Be Costly

Chris Reed — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:00:25 +0000

With so many people competing for the same job(s) these days, applicants should do everything in their power to ensure that they don’t eliminate themselves for a potential job opportunity. Career counselors and recruiters say that the most common mistake most applicants make is what is usually atop of the resume.Counselors and recruiters say that [...]