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6 steps toward a cautious career change

A life where you dread what you do every day isn't sustainable. If you're absolutely miserable, it's clear you need a change—maybe even a total career overhaul. What isn’t clear is how to transfer all the hard work you’ve put into building…

How to gain inspiration from 6 crazy tactics that got people hired

A strong resume and a quality educational background are key factors in getting hired. However, sometimes it takes a little more to nab a job. We don’t necessarily recommend that you try the following 6 crazy tactics that got people hired,…

How To Accept A Job Offer Like a Boss

You’ve done all this work getting through the hiring process: crafted a perfect resume and cover letter, braved (and knocked out of the park!) your first and second interviews, and waited by the phone. And now the time has arrived—you’ve…

The best jobs you can work during the graveyard shift

Not everyone is meant for a 9-to-5 life. Or maybe you’re looking for a side hustle to supplement your 9-to-5 life. Or…maybe you’re a vampire. Whatever the case may be, we don’t judge—and we have some of the best jobs out there for…

10 teaching jobs you can get outside the classroom

Just because you’ve decided to become a teacher does not mean you have to get stuck in a K-12 classroom. Maybe you’ve done that already and want to put your teaching skills to use in a different environment. Maybe there simply aren’t any…

The 5 types of interview outfits that will get you hired

No matter what stage you are in your career, you need to dress to impress whenever you’re granted an interview. That might mean something different depending on your career status and the field you’re interviewing in, but the overarching…

8 jobs that won’t exist in 2030

Times are changing so rapidly, and the job market is going right along for the ride. You likely already know that technology is forcing many of the things we’re used to toward extinction. Non-electronic books? Soon to be a thing of the past.…

Why You’re Not Getting Paid More Money

Employers love to be vague about the salary they’re prepared to offer for any given position. You’ll often see “Commensurate with Experience” or “Dependent on Experience,” or other similar wordings. Basically, what you're offered…

10 jobs perfect for people who value freedom and want to travel

So you love to travel. The trouble is, you also, you know, have to work most days. Thank goodness it is possible to get paid to travel—oh yes, it is. Travel jobs might not be the easiest to find, but they are out there. Figure out how to earn…

How to Decline a Job Offer With Class

You’re job searching and you got an offer. Congratulations, that’s great—no matter how you slice it. Downside? You don’t really want that job. Either you’ve been offered something better, or you’re holding out for a more appropriate…