Ruminations

A little known fact is that a culinary career is not made possible by culinary talents in secret recipes handed down through many generations.

It might sound a little crazy, yet it's so fundamental that it gets missed. There are two really obvious actions to take to make the most of the assessment center you've fought so hard to reach.

As fallible humans, we're all entitled to make the occasional mistake. However, given that you're reading this, it's probably a safe assumption that you don't want to make any errors while applying for a job. Though fear of failure can overwhelm you, it's a better idea to keep an eye on yourself to avoid a [...]

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a construction worker? From the moment we get up, our day is in stark contrast to that of a typical office job. The early morning hours – the ones right before starting the work day, are the only "routine" hours of the day. And for me, [...]

One of the most important decisions to take in life is that of choosing a career. It is essential to put in a considerable amount of thought and energy when doing this.

The current down turn in the economy has resulted in massive layoffs across the country. Many people are now looking to seek employment in a company as a temporary employee. If you are currently unemployed, a temporary job may be the solution to meeting financial obligations as well as giving you a competitive edge to [...]

The term Travel jobs covers a wide variety of jobs within the Travel and hospitality industry sectors, these jobs could range anywhere from your stereotypical travel rep to business travel. If you are trying to get started in a career involving travel and tourism, your best step would be to enrol with a reputable travel [...]

As a child, you probably thought you were sure about your goals in life. However, your thought process and priorities may have changed today. This may be a result of the realization that your skills and interests have changed with time. If you are unsure of what career you would like to pursue, a career [...]

A Portfolio career is a relatively new terminology in the corporate arena. However, many people have been practicing it for quite a while now. A portfolio career is a combination of several work profiles such as contract work, general employment and home business. People, who are unable to make ends meet even with full time [...]

There are two schools of thought when it comes to how to write a resume statement. One is that you should never include a statement on your resume. The other is that you always should so that potential employers know what to expect from you as a job applicant. Whether or not [...]