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How to become a Certified Nursing Assistant

by: Kim Costa
How to become a CNA

It’s been predicted that the need for Certified Nursing Assistants will grow higher than any other group of heathcare workers. And while becoming a CNA requires you to become certified, you may be surprised to learn how easy it is to achieve this status. What do CNAs do? Maybe you're thinking about a career in [...]

A beautiful career

by: Kim Costa
Working for the beauty industry

Are you artsy? Into fashion? Do you enjoy making others feel their best? Then you may want to consider a job in the beauty industry! Working in the world of beauty can mean anything from cosmetologist to hair stylist to working at a niche retail store. Think about where your passions lie, and go from [...]

8 reasons to get a seasonal job

by: Amy White
Why work over the holidays?

Like to enjoy your holidays in a turkey-casserole-pies-sweet potato-stuffing-gravy coma parked somewhere between the warm sofa cushion and your favorite afghan handmade by your grandmother circa 1976? Before you get started on your thirteenth leftover sandwich, maybe you should give a seasonal job some thought. Here are eight reasons why a seasonal job might be [...]

Seasonal industries

by: Amy White
Finding a seasonal industry

Your interests are reflected in the stores you frequent the most, and employers like to hire people who are knowledgeable and invested in their business. Here are some of the industries that get hot when it gets cool outside: Retail jobs This is a no-brainer. People buy more stuff during the holiday months. And they [...]

Perks of working in retail

by: Amy White
Why retail jobs are awesome

When we talk about retail jobs, we're talking about any gig in which you're selling goods or merchandise in any capacity, whether you're manning a cell phone kiosk at the mall food court or you're educating customers about bathroom fixtures at a home improvement superstore. Obviously, retail is a huge category of jobs comprising positions [...]

Turning your restaurant job into a career

by: Amy White
1 in 3 Americans had their first job in food service

The biggest club in our country doesn't have a cuddly mascot or even a secret handshake (that's because dishpan hands are sensitive.) This club is the restaurant workers of America. According to the National Restaurant Association, more than half of all American adults have worked restaurant jobs at some point in their lives. It's a fraternity of [...]

How restaurant tips work

by: Amy White
How restaurant tips work

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, you could [...]

Retail jobs

by: Amy White
Retail jobs

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 your job. While cashier, stock clerk and customer service [...]

Theme park jobs

by: Amy White
Theme park jobs

Are you a rollercoaster junkie? Can't get enough cotton candy and corn dogs? Want to know what it's like to dress up in a furry mascot costume? Then try a job at an amusement park on for size. Theme park job details Concession staff, ride technician, admissions attendant, lifeguard, game attendant, janitorial worker and costume [...]

Casino jobs

by: Amy White
What working in a casino is like

What do gaming dealers and casino workers do? Most gaming service workers are employed in casinos, where $10 can turn into $10,000 and right back again before you can even say "Hit me!" Positions vary from supervision, surveillance and investigation to workers who get up close and personal with patrons and run the games themselves. [...]

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