10 New Blue-Collar Jobs in 2011
In the old days, there were blue-collar workers and white-collar workers. These days, there are white-, blue-, green-, gold-, pink- and gray-collared workers, too. (Seriously.) (more…)
January 31st, 2011
Jobs 2011: Hot Fields for Hiring in 2011
Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., say that America is climbing out of recession and job opportunities are better now than they’ve been for a long time. But what does this mean for people hoping to advance their career? What can they do in 2011 to be strong candidates in the future job market? (more…)
January 27th, 2011
Jobs-2011: 25 Best Places to Find a Job
Job seekers with no ties to any particular location often seek jobs in big cities like New York,Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco. But are these the places where they’re most likely to find a job? (more…)
January 25th, 2011
20 Jobs That Pay $25 per Hour
Twenty-five dollars. It can buy you two movie tickets, one bottle of nice wine – or several of the cheap stuff – or 25 of your favorite items from the dollar menu at McDonalds. It might not seem like a lot — but when you think about it in terms of your salary, you might change your mind. (more…)
January 23rd, 2011
FORTUNE’s Best Companies to Work for 2011
Each year Fortune compiles its list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Based largely on employee surveys, this list is significant for all those who are not just looking for a job, but also a great experience at work. (more…)
January 21st, 2011
A Glimmer of Hope: Cities with Salary Growth
The past few years have been bumpy for wage levels in most major cities. The swing from speedy growth to heavy losses was dramatic once the recession hit. So what exactly happened with wages before, during, and after the recession–and where are we now? (more…)
January 17th, 2011
20 Jobs That Don’t Require Degrees but Pay Big Salaries
Higher education isn’t for everyone, and people have a variety of paths to choose from once they graduate from high school. They might know from the start that they want to go straight to the professional world. Other new graduates often decide to try college for a semester to see how it goes and then realize it’s not for them. (more…)
January 15th, 2011
