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Category: Job DescriptionsBy rachel zupek on Oct 26, 2009 in Featured, Fun Jobs, Job Descriptions | 7 Comments
Happy Halloween Week!
I know, I know — most people don’t devote a whole week to celebrating one holiday — except for me. In my book, big occasions just can’t be celebrated in one day. Every September, I have a “birthday week.” When my friends get married, it’s their “wedding week.” And now that Halloween is [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jun 26, 2009 in Careers, Featured, Film, Fun stuff, Job Descriptions, Pop culture | 0 Comments
With the release of the movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, we got to thinking about what it would be like if Transformers were walking around among us. I suppose that’s the premise of the show and movies already, but our minds still raced.
As a child, I was all about the TV show. I had [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Mar 20, 2009 in Featured, Job Descriptions, Jobs | 5 Comments
When you’re searching for a new job or career, a common refrain heard is “Go back to school.” Today more than ever, that’s easier said than done.
Riddle me this: Who is going to foot the bill?
The skyrocketing cost of education coupled with the widespread squeeze on people’s bank accounts and time, makes pursuing a traditional four-year [...]
By rachel zupek on Jan 15, 2009 in Fun Jobs, Fun stuff, Job Descriptions, Job Search, Vacation | 5 Comments
While I was walking to work today, bitter at the fact that the working world doesn’t follow the same stipulations that schools do when canceling classes because of freezing temperatures (it’s -25 degrees today with the windchill), I got to thinking about how much I’d like to be on a beach somewhere far away… [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Oct 14, 2008 in Careers, Job Descriptions | 1 Comment
We’ve heard the word “maverick” a lot this year, haven’t we?
That word reminded me of the book “Mavericks at Work” by William C. Taylor and Polly LaBarre.
We all have a pretty good idea in general of what qualities a maverick has, but what does a maverick in the workplace look like?
By CareerBuilder blogger on Aug 18, 2008 in Fun stuff, Job Descriptions, Job Search, Work, Work/Life | 0 Comments
Many of us have heard the saying “do what you love and you will never work a day in your life.” And some of the most rewarding jobs out there are the ones where you combine your passions, hobbies and interests with your career path. Here are some ideas on how to make that happen.
By CareerBuilder blogger on Jul 22, 2008 in Careers, Compensation, Film, Fun stuff, Job Descriptions, Pop culture, Work | 0 Comments
Many of us made our way to the movies this weekend to see the eagerly anticipated Batman movie, “The Dark Knight.” (And as we mentioned the other week, we suspect more than a few of you played hooky on Friday to see it!)
You would think that sitting in a nice, air-conditioned theater with a bucket [...]
