We've all done dirty jobs at one time or another, whether at home, in school or at work. Would we see it as a lifetime career? Maybe not. A dirty job often means working with stuff that usually grosses out most people. Sure, you'd say: “There’s no way I’d do that!” But what if the dirty job pays well? Below is a list of the dirtiest jobs that definitely provide income in figures that can “wow ‘em!”

 

1. Gastroenterologist. While we are so fond of eating, we’re not that enthusiastic to see how the food gets digested in our system. Colonoscopy, I would say, is not a digital imaging process we want to… Read More

No matter how much you love your job, you will encounter situations that will either make you feel like scratching your head or worse, walking out. Once or twice, you will probably entertain the idea of quitting altogether. Don't sweat it; I have some tips for you that could help curb the urge to walk away...at least for now.

 

1. Task Overload. There are times when your boss seems to forget that you’re not a machine, giving you so much work that you just don’t know which ones to do first. This is one major stress contributor in the workplace. If this happens to you, try to take one step back and…relax. Tell… Read More

 

Not everyone lives the good life; with the recession, more and more people are forced into accepting low paying jobs. If you don’t find your job title on this list then you should be thankful for that. But in case you do, don’t feel too bad. The life lessons we get from doing honest work still count, no matter what it is you are doing.

 

Here’s the list of the 5 lowest paying jobs in America:

 

1. Hosts and Hostesses in Restaurants and Lounges Hotel and Restaurant entry level jobs are not so lucrative. These job titles only earn $19,190 annually. It gets better though, I heard that… Read More

For the new graduate, a job interview is a tricky business. With the number of college graduates increasing every year, your chance of making an imprint as a new graduate diminishes. It can be stressful when you want to get your chosen career off to a good start. There’s so much at stake and it’s only natural that you want to be prepared.

 

To convince the hiring manager that you’re the one for the job, you have to show that you can meet the requirements and that you can do it better than everybody else. So how do you do that? Here are some tips to remember so you can impress your interviewer, even if you lack the professional… Read More

More and more people are lucky enough to get the chance to work from the comfort of their own homes. Opportunities for telecommuting are growing at a fast rate and this is good news for a lot of people seeking jobs that allow them to work at home. Professionals such as engineers, inventors, designers, advertisers and others also need to continue working from their homes from time to time. Needless to say, whether you are working from home full time or part-time, you have to make sure that the office you set up is conducive to productivity.

 

Here are some key elements needed to create (or maintain) a great home office:

 

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Some job seekers only have one resume. Some have two and others have more than three. Which begs the question: how many resumes should you really have anyway? Normally, there is no one-size-fits-all resume, but determining how many resumes you should have depends on many factors. You have to go back and think of your career plans as well as your skills, capabilities, and experience. The following advice may help you gain insight on how many resumes you should really prepare.

 

1. What are your career goals? The number of resumes you should prepare depends on the position(s) you want to pursue. If you are someone who… Read More

Just as corporate folks get bored of the usual, people holding odd jobs can also get tired of what they are doing and hope for a sense of normalcy. Sometimes severe monetary reasons push people to take jobs that are a bit out of the ordinary. But whatever reason you may have, whether it’s money, curiosity or real interest, there is always have some kind of lesson to learn from these unusual jobs.

 

Here are some jobs that might raise an interviewer’s eyebrow and leave them in awe and disbelief and just blurt out “Excuse me, you were a what?”

 

Snake Milker You can say: I helped scientists to create… Read More

Top executives make it easy for us to think they’re living the good life and that everything is coming up roses. Though most beg to disagree, executives also have their fair share of ups and downs. More than anything, they actually have more difficult conditions to deal with.

 

Here are just a few things that executives secretly hate about their jobs:

 

People think they earn more than they actually do. Not all executives start out big. Account and Sales Executives start at about $40,000 and increase their earnings (through commissions) depending on new accounts they’re able to acquire and expand.… Read More

There’s no scarcity in government jobs because these agencies will always be here to stay. If you browse through the job openings you will find there are positions available that pay way over $100,000. Most of the positions would pay around $50,000-$60,000 on the average. Plus the benefits are awesome! So you see, it’s not a bad idea to look into a career with the government.

 

Heads up though, applying for a government job is completely different from the usual applications for private companies. Application for a government job involves a lot of detail…and I mean a LOT of detail! Browse through the description for each of… Read More

You're about to be interviewed for a managerial position. You’re qualified for it, so what could go wrong? Everything may seem to be in your favor, but you just can’t be too complacent. Since you are about to get hired for a position with more responsibility, the expectations are higher and the interview will not be a typical one. More than ever, NOW is the time to be truly prepared.

 

1. Be consistent. Your interviewer will try to squeeze out information from you without you realizing it. You might be asked different questions but they reflect similar objectives. Since you are applying for a higher position,… Read More