Making the Skies Friendly
I don't fly very often, but when I do I always notice how hard the flight attendants work. They don't seem to stop moving during the entire flight. Though the work is hard, flight attendants do enjoy the benefit of getting to travel all over the place (even off duty they generally fly for free). If you think you might enjoy this type of work, you should learn more about it. Find out what flight attendants do, how much they earn, and what the outlook is for this field.
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Internships: Not For Students Only
After working in the same field since graduation, you've decided to make a career change. You have many years of experience, just not in the field you now wish to enter. You're finding it difficult to convince an employer to take a chance on you, although you know you have the skills necessary to do a good job. What to do? What to do? How about an internship? Sure, internships are traditionally for students who need to gain experience before they enter the workforce. They can, however, be a great way for career changers to gain work experience in a new field. More
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Looking Within
A self assessment should be the first step you take when choosing an occupation. Learning about yourself helps you figure out what career to pursue. Find out what a self assessment should look at.
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Do You Want to Be a Dental Assistant?
Do you like working with people? Do you have good manual dexterity? Are you reliable? These are some of the qualities dentists look for when hiring dental assistants. If you think this career might be interesting, this article tells you more about it.
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Hold On to Your Health Insurance
If you get laid off from your job you have a lot to worry about. The good news is you don't have to worry about losing your group health insurance coverage. COBRA, or the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, was passed in 1986. It allows you to continue to participate in your employer's group health insurance plan by paying for your policy on your own. While it's an additional expense for you if your former employer paid for your insurance, it's still less expensive than paying for an individual policy.
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Is This the Right Career for Me?
Questions similar to this one fill my mailbox: "I want to become a __________ [fill in the blank with the career of your choice]. I chose this career because [pick any of the following]: (A) it is predicted to be one of the hottest careers of the century; or (B) I've always liked _______ [an activity related to the aforementioned career]; or (C) My parents [boyfriend or girlfriend, best friend, neighbor) think I should go into this field. Do you think this is a good career for me? Can you send me more information about it?" Here's the right way to find out what career is most suitable for you.
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Going Back to Work
Many parents who take time off to stay home with their young children decide to go back to work when their children start school. When stay-at-home parents return to work they face many challenges. Answering these questions can help you prepare.
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Writing and Editing Careers
Do you enjoy expressing yourself through the written word? If so, you might consider a career in writing or editing. Employment of writers and editors is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2010. Learn more about this career choice.
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Is Casual Dress Your Norm?
Over the last several years many workplaces have moved toward allowing employees to dress casually at work. That presents a problem when those same employees have to represent the company outside the office. Remember -- appearances count. Here's advice to help you look your professional best.
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Working While Raising Your Family
Everything is so expensive these days, many families can only survive by bringing in a double income. Raising a family when both parents work is not easy. You have to think about things like finding quality childcare and balancing work and family. Help is here.
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