http://careerblog.search4careercolleges.com Search4 Career Colleges - Career Blog Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:04:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Be honest with yourself: Have you ever been in your office and thought “What is that terrible smell?” And then realized it was YOU? This, my friend, is an office no-no. And if you’re guilty of this major offense, who knows what else you may be doing to put off ... http://careerblog.search4careercolleges.com/careereducation/5-workplace-no-nos/ I recently wrote a blog that concentrated on the importance of career networking. It provided a few examples of methods you can use to build and maintain a network of professional support. Knowing how to network is incredibly important – especially when you’re searching for a new job or ... http://careerblog.search4careercolleges.com/careereducation/networking-no-nos/ You’re lucky. You enjoy the company you work for – so much, in fact, that you’d love to take on additional responsibilities and make greater contributions to the organization. That means it might be time for you to think about how to advance in your career. Below are 8 helpful ... http://careerblog.search4careercolleges.com/careereducation/8-ways-to-get-ahead-in-business/ I’ve been surfing the internet all day looking for colleges. I have to admit something … I’m starting to wonder whether or not I even want to go to school! Is it even worth it? I know a ton of people who didn’t go to school and they’re doing fine. ... http://careerblog.search4careercolleges.com/careereducation/college-why-bother/ If you’re searching for a job, you’re probably coming across a lot of openings that seem to suit your skills almost perfectly. It’s like there are tons of openings for oranges, but you’re more of a tangerine. Your skills are close to the ideal fit, but some small detail is ... http://careerblog.search4careercolleges.com/careereducation/skills-not-a-match-create-a-resume-and-cover-letter-that-can-still-land-an-interview/ Are you tired of just talking about getting a new job or career? Sometimes, it’s a good idea to sit back and listen to what employers are saying. That’s what an employment services company called Manpower Inc. did. They surveyed more than 2,400 employers to find out what, and who, ... http://careerblog.search4careercolleges.com/careereducation/america%e2%80%99s-top-10-jobs-what-employers-want/ I’ve talked to people of all age groups about their career paths. As you can imagine, these conversations fall into a broad range of categories – they come in as many shapes and sizes as there are job descriptions. The one thing that has remained constant has to do with ... http://careerblog.search4careercolleges.com/careereducation/you%e2%80%99re-not-the-boss-of-me-what-kids-can-teach-you-about-getting-a-handle-on-your-career/ We’ve all heard people say that job hunting is like a job in and of itself. And, from what I’ve heard, it can be a full-time nightmare. But, we’ve all seen people who decide to change jobs and then manage to land a great position within a few weeks. So, ... http://careerblog.search4careercolleges.com/careereducation/job-hunting-tips/ In the time you've spent looking for an educational opportunity to follow high school, you may have run across a lot of choices – from community colleges to universities. Another option is the career college – sometimes called a technical or vocational college. The origin of the career college goes back ... http://careerblog.search4careercolleges.com/careereducation/what-is-a-career-college/ Searching for jobs can be a whole lot easier when employers are already searching for you. Jobs in healthcare make up at least 5 of the fastest growing occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics November 2007 Monthly Labor Review. That means that getting training in health care could ... http://careerblog.search4careercolleges.com/careereducation/wanted-health-care-professionals/