(ARA) – The economic downturn in the United States has caused major job losses in recent months. With more applicants seeking fewer jobs, it becomes increasingly important to do more than simply “dust off” your resume.
Anthony Davis, director of career services at Brown Mackie College in Fort Wayne, Ind. offers advice to help those now [...]

Career expert: work awaits the well-rested who leverage technology, self promotion
(ARA) – Job No. 1 for the American worker? Better sleep.
With so many Americans unemployed — 5.3 million joined the jobless rolls since 2008 — there’s increased urgency to stand out from the competition, says Tempur-Pedic wellness adviser John M. McKee, founder and chief executive [...]

(ARA) – Everyone, businesses and individuals alike, is struggling in today’s economy. When you need extra income or are facing a layoff, taking your talents online can generate big business and even a new career. Whether you already have a Web site or are considering one, it’s important to think about how to attract customers [...]

(ARA) – Gone are the days when women were expected to stay at home to dote on their children and husbands. Today’s women have broken through the glass ceiling and are finding their way to corner offices around the country.
Juggling life both inside and outside the home can be a challenge — that’s why it’s [...]

Invest in an Industry that’s Seeing Growth
 
(ARA) – “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” In the first few lines of “A Tale of Two Cities,” Charles Dickens was referring to conditions in the years leading up to [...]

It’s that time of year when the weather warms, vacations are planned and office clutter comes into full bloom. As the days grow longer, you may want to take a look at your office’s productivity in a new light, because becoming more organized and efficient can mean more time to enjoy those favorite summertime activities.
A [...]

Being confident undoubtedly affects every aspect of our lives. While women have made strides in nearly every profession, sport and industry, even the most accomplished woman can lack self-confidence in certain areas.
In a recent YWCA online survey, a whopping 62 percent of respondents cited not feeling attractive or good about their appearance as their top [...]

(ARA) – It’s that time. You’ve worked hard, proven yourself and in your mind, you deserve a pay increase. So what now?
“Ask anyone and they’ll tell you they are worth more than what they earn,” says Dr. Andy Ghillyer, vice president of Academic Affairs for Argosy University’s Tampa Campus. “Asking for a raise should be [...]

When it comes to disaster readiness, can you ever be too prepared? According the Association of Small Business Development Centers, the effects of a disaster can be quite profound: More than one in four businesses will experience a significant crisis in a given year, and of those businesses that experience a disaster and have no [...]

Lou Holtz, a Notre Dame football coach, once said, “When all is said and done, a lot more is said than done”. This can definitely be applied to a lot of organizations in the current climate. Quality and especially total quality has taken a nosedive and sometimes can’t even be described as even minimum. Good [...]