Author’s note: This is a guest post from Melissa Chase, one of the judges of The Hourly Gig. Melissa is a morning show radio host on "River Mornings with Melissa & Jack" & Program Director for 103.7 The River in Richmond, Virginia. “American Idol”. “The Voice.” “X-Factor.” “Duets.” With all the success of reality competitions [...]
What you should and shouldn't do to help a family member Your husband (or wife, or boyfriend, or daughter) is trying to find a job but isn't having any luck. They keep applying but can't seem to score a job offer. No problem, you think. I can help. I'm going to call up those hiring managers and [...]
You've been lied to, bamboozled, misled and fooled by the people you are closest to. Your well-meaning parents, friends, and even your spouses have led you down the path to perpetual unemployment. Everyone, right or wrong, wants to give you their opinion of the best way to land a job. These are some you should ignore: 1. [...]
Looking at the pros and cons of nursing jobs Hate your job? You're not alone. Nearly half of Americans, 53 percent, don't like their jobs. Your odds of hating your job skyrocket if you're younger than 25 years-old, or you make under $15,000 per year. That includes pretty much every person working a part-time job. Look, [...]
The math behind gratuity in restaurant jobs It's safe to say that if you're taking a restaurant job you're not just doing it for your health. The lure of big tips and cash-in-hand is great, and something many can't refuse when weighed against other full-time and part-time jobs. While the odds aren't great that you'll become a millionaire waiting tables, [...]
Where you work makes all the difference in your retail job While the benefits of a retail job are apparent to some people from the start (hello employee discounts!), other people don't get the appeal. Whether you've had a sour experience in the retail industry or just never considered it before, where you work can really change [...]
How labor unions factor into the modern workplace Labor unions have been around since the industrial revolution of the 18th century when staggering numbers of women, children, immigrants and rural workers began taking factory jobs. The first unions were loosely organized to allow workers to leverage their numbers to encourage employers to improve working conditions [...]
Unraveling the mystery of background checks Background checks are downright nerve wracking. Employers typically request them when you're pretty close to being hired, and even model employees can get sweaty palms wondering if they've overlooked something that will stand between them and the job they want. For applicants with a slightly tarnished history, the stress is [...]