Teaching is undeniably one of the greatest (and most underrated) professions mankind has ever conceived. Since the beginning of time, teachers have been the most influential people in developing a person’s mind, instilling values, beliefs and principles, as well as shaping up careers and inclinations. The teaching profession is indeed one of the noblest jobs in the world. Although teachers don’t go into teaching careers just for the money, a good paycheck can certainly add to the motivation. Some cities in the U.S. are more generous in showing their appreciation for the enormous responsibility that teachers carry on their shoulders.… Read More

 

Do you prefer to be left alone to work in peace? No worries. Some people feel that they can be more productive working alone – and some jobs even require a lot of quiet. Although it may seem difficult in the real world nowadays with all the blaring noise and people incessantly chatting, there are jobs out there for people who’d rather be on their own while working. I managed to list some of those jobs in Part 1 of this article, but somehow missed others that actually fit the bill. Enjoy the list!

 

1. Undertaker. Not exactly a traditional profession, but it does offer a lot of peace and quiet. Sure,… Read More

Many believe that working for the public school system is highly advantageous because it pays generously. That may be true, but unfortunately non-teaching jobs in the public school system don’t fetch that much compensation, especially in the rank and file. Though certain benefits are offered by the state, getting a paycheck with just a few zeros is not enough to raise a family especially in these hard times. Check out 5 of the lowest paying jobs in the public school system listed below.

 

• Custodians/Janitors/Cleaners. Keeping school buildings and grounds clean, orderly and safe is the main duty of school custodians.… Read More

Could you imagine a school without a principal to take care of overall administration and management of the facilities? I don’t think anybody could. We always have this image of the principal as the school administrator responsible for managing the day to day activities of the school.

 

Love 'em or dislike 'em, the school principal is much more than the terror we perceive him/her to be. Today’s school system dictates that principals wear many hats. They are in a unique position that sometimes requires them to be diplomatic and deal with government agencies, interact with parents and the community in general; they have to be a… Read More

Do you feel that what you’re doing at work is so routine you’re debilitated by sheer boredom? Perhaps you’ve been staring blankly at your computer screen wondering what kind of life you might have had if you were doing something else. Everyone goes through that phase of boredom with the job every so often, but some naturally and quite easily fall back to the routine after a period. However, there are those who can’t stand the idea of jobs that are just too repetitive. If you’re this sounds like you, then you may want to look into some alternatives that are guaranteed to give you something new to look forward to every time.

 

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College education is not restricted to just what you learn in the classroom. As part of paving your career path and preparing for a successful future, you also need to take advantage of every opportunity to learn new things that go beyond textbooks and the classroom. Look around for any prospects that provide outstanding resources, involvement and hands-on experience, which can contribute to your personal growth. Opportunities abound, not just for learning but also earning. Now that you're back in school, here are some opportunities you can look into:

 

• Get involved in the student government. This… Read More

 

It can be so easy to talk nonstop even without pausing for long breaths. But when faced with a pen and an empty sheet of paper or faced with a blank word document, I just go...bleah. Sometimes it feels like I have all these things to say but when I have to write them down, there are days I just don't have the words. Once, I caught myself talking to my computer and blurting out my ideas... but soon realized that the page was still blank! Well, it happens. So if you need to write and you just can’t, here are 3 ways I get some inspiration:

 

Read anything you can get your hands on...and write your ideas down.… Read More

 

With the current (and still high) rate of unemployment, and given the economic situation we’re in, it's no surprise that new graduates will find it difficult to land a job. The possibility of landing your dream job seems bleak considering the huge population of graduates wanting to get hired. New graduates soon find out that the job market is more competitive than how their school portrayed it. Don’t fret. A little optimism can help new job seekers survive the battle. Though the country is still experiencing the remnants of recession, you can actually anticipate some good things that may likely happen. Here are some developments… Read More

Sometimes when you get so good at your job or if you have been doing it too long, it can get boring. Routine jobs are especially prone to this. When some people get bored, the most logical solution for them is to hop from one job to the next. Well, while that's an option, it’s definitely not going to look good in your resume. Especially if your response to Reason for Leaving is “I simply got bored.” There are less harmful and even fun solutions to tackle this problem. Read on.

 

Ask for more. Taking additional work can help you feel less bored; it’s going to help you have a renewed perspective on your current… Read More

What is more nerve-racking than the job interview itself is waiting for the results. The agony begins as you step right out of the room thinking of the mistakes you might have made during the interview, rather than the good things. You could hardly wait for the much anticipated call, fervently hoping for a second interview. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have a hint of whether you did well or botched the job interview altogether? Here are some clues that might raise your hopes on your job application.

 

1. The next call. During your interview, a great sign that you are up for the job is when the hiring manager… Read More