The unemployment rate currently stands at 9.3 percent as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor. But according to a recent Jobvite survey, two-thirds of currently employed Americans have join the unemployed in actively seeking a job or being open to new career opportunities. Jobvite, a recruiting platform...

Job seekers trying to land an entry-level position often leave interviews frustrated that their resumes weren't presented properly or that they didn't have enough time to discuss their experiences. The hiring process is just as difficult on the other side of the table. Managers are expected to compare...

Math is a skill that not every professional can boast about, but some have no trouble working with numbers and often end up in accounting. The accounting field is challenging but comes with big rewards that are rare in other industries. Working in accounting allows you to see the big picture and take a peak...

Excitement fills the air during the holiday season as the stores fill up with shoppers looking for the perfect gifts to give their loved ones. This time of year also means shoppers realize that a little extra cash would make gift giving a lot easier for the holidays. Seasonal jobs are a great way to make...

The recession came to an end in June 2009, but employees are still feeling the effects of the weak economy and, according to experts, it may take even longer to bounce back than expected. Dr. Christy Huebner Caridi, director of the Marist College Bureau of Economic Research, said that it is without a doubt...

Career networking may seem like an intense game of chess where every move is part of the bigger plan and it does not matter how you get to the end as long as you get there. But the game of career networking is changing -- and in fact, it isn't much of a game at all. Successful networkers focus more on...

Customer service is a tough industry to work in, but with the right skills you can be successful and reap the awards of helping clients. Every company has customer service representatives to assist clients with anything they need and to maintain the company's good image. The values set out by the company are...

Executives rely on administrative assistants to keep the office in order and act as the voice of the company to outsiders. Administrative assistants have difficult jobs, juggling duties such as managing schedules and offering customer service when executives aren't available. Any administrative assistant will...

Teachers are more than everyday working professionals; teachers are heroes to students across the world. Being a teacher is such a rewarding, invaluable experience that it often attracts workers from other professions, from business to journalism. Whether in an elementary school or inside a university classroom,...