Yasser Alghofily via Compfight For many employees, being miserable at work is a given. Work is work and shouldn’t be enjoyed, according to a depressingly large percentage of the population. However, a fulfilling career leads not only to happiness at work and at home, but to greater success in all aspects of life. A few…
Trends in Healthcare Leadership
From the forthcoming book, Women Lead: Career Perspectives from Workplace Leaders, by the Apollo Research Institute (Lang, January 2013). Healthcare Leadership: Now Hiring The dynamic healthcare sector will provide many of the future’s most exciting and challenging jobs. It’s the fastest-growing industry in the nation, projected to grow by 29% and add 3.5 million jobs…
5 Tips for Landing the Internship of Your Dreams
In a rough economy and an ultra-competitive job market, one of the best ways to gain experience and make connections in your dream industry is to start with an internship. Because interns are unpaid or paid a nominal sum, internships are a great way to get your foot in the door even when companies or…
Top 5 Projected Careers in the Next 25 Years
Choosing a career for the future can be overwhelming when you consider all of the factors: what jobs are available, how much money you’ll make, and what will bring you a personal sense of fulfillment. Though the latter is a choice you’ll have to reconcile on your own, you don’t need a crystal ball to…
Holiday Shopping on a College Budget
The holidays can be fun and happy times, but they can also be very stressful. We’re constantly bombarded with advertisements that make us feel pressured to buy the newest gadgets. Buying gifts for friends, family and coworkers proves especially hard when you’re on a tight budget. Keep your sanity and save money by using a…