Employment Spot

Do you ever wish you could spend all your time traveling to new and exciting countries?  Are you down about the fact that you will never rack up enough vacation days to take your dream trip to the jungles of Thailand?  Or maybe it’s something as simple as your daily routine of sitting in a cubicle from 9-5 is finally starting to get old.  Whether you are a wannabe jet-setter with dreams of exploring the world or you just want to get out of your hometown and take a chance at living somewhere new, there are many different types of travel jobs that may give you the experience (or career) of a lifetime.  Read the rest of this entry »

First of all, never lie when giving your employment history to a potential employer. Employers ask about employment history specifically because it provides very important information about a potential employee. There are many accurate ways to verify someone’s employment history. It is therefore unwise to lie about your employment history.

There are many common reasons for gaps in someone’s employment history. For example, some parents take time off to raise their children. Many employers expect some gaps in employment history and will accept most reasonable explanations. Read the rest of this entry »

Some jobs, such as consulting work, require a lot of travel. Some companies require their employees to travel only within the United States, while others expect regular international travel from workers. The reason for travel varies widely depending upon the industry. There are many common mistakes made by business travelers. For example, some employees may treat a business trip like a vacation and ignore important work to be done. Other employees may not know how often or when to check in with a supervisor. Whatever the purpose and wherever the trip, here are some important tips for business travelers.

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Want to "be all that you can be?" A career in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines or Navy might prove rewarding.

Get overviews of jobs in each branch of service at Military Careers Online. In addition to combat positions, you can find out what it takes to become a dental specialist in the Army or an air traffic controller for the Air Force. Also, learn about the benefits of military life, like college tuition, travel and job training. Read the rest of this entry »

Are They Right for You?

One of the most popular entry-level careers among college graduates is consulting. Jobs at the Big Five – Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Accenture, formerly Andersen Consulting – are often discussed among graduating seniors.

Why is consulting so popular? The excellent pay, challenging work and steep learning curve are a draw for bright, talented new graduates. Many view management, health care or educational consulting jobs as a stepping-stone to business school. But consulting isn’t easy—most entry-level positions involve long hours and frequent travel. Here are some ways to find out if a consulting job is right for you.

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