More than five months ago, after the pomp and circumstance of graduation was over, you set off on the career hunt to find that perfect first salaried job. If you're coming up empty, and those cards full of graduation cash are dwindling, you may be looking at taking any job that comes your way, regardless [...]
If you want a part-time job as a college student you are likely looking for an opportunity to expand your budget now that you’re paying your own bills. But keep in mind, you could also get a job related to your field of study to gain real world experience. When looking for part-time employment as [...]
It's 2:31. Fifteen minutes later, it's 2:33. Have you ever worked someplace where the clock never seemed to move? Then you were in the wrong job. If you hate being bored at work, try one of these three companies. Texas Roadhouse, Build-A-Bear Workshop and AMC Entertainment all believe that work should be fun. Here's how [...]
As a job advice expert, I get lots of questions from eager 14- and 15-year-olds asking about how they can get a job before their sixteenth birthday. They have what I like to call gumption. A go-get-'em kind of attitude that will surely take them far in life. If they are the early birds, I [...]
Marie asks: “I am looking for internships, any ideas where to start? I need a job so I can pay for college.” Great question, Marie! If you know which college you’re going to attend (or even better if you know specifically which program you plan to apply to), contact someone in student services about available [...]
It’s that time of year again – time to don a cap and gown and march down an aisle to receive your diploma, surrounded by friends and the paparazzi (aka mom and dad) and to start your grown-up life. But what if you’re not sure what to do after graduation? Or don’t know what jobs you can [...]
So it's that time of year and you're looking for a summer job. You've exhausted the wallets of your neighbors who can't afford to pay you for one more second of babysitting, grass cutting, snow shoveling or pet watching. It's time to bite the bullet and get a real live, tax-paying, paycheck-cashing kind of job. [...]
Believe it or not there's more to being a camp counselor than Teva sandals, granola and pitching a tent. As a camp counselor, you could make it through your entire summer job without encountering any of those three things. Along with those three myths, there are a handful of other myths about camp counselor jobs [...]
The shortlist of stuff you need to do to get a job this summer If you're trying to get a summer job, the clock is ticking. Want to know how to get a summer job? Here it is, short and sweet (with links for those of you who want more in-depth info). 1) Start searching [...]
Nothing's a better reward for a year's hard work in college than a summer job. On second thought, many, many things would be a better reward: money, cards, ice cream, a pat on the back... But after you've ripped open the cards, cashed the check from Grammy, and dripped ice cream all over your shirt, [...]