The demand for English teachers all over the world is growing quickly. As more countries interact with each other through business and other types of communication, the need for English speakers in foreign lands is growing. And nowhere is this need greater than in China. If you’re considering teaching English in China, you’ve chosen a challenging and competitive field. Every…
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What S The Best Way To See The World Teaching English Abroad
Almost everyone dreams about traveling and seeing the world. What better way to do it than with a rewarding career? If you’re considering teaching English abroad, chances are good you’ve got the wanderlust… and little fear of being gone for a good period of time. If you’ve already weighed the pros and cons and decided that this is the career…
Professionally Written Resume Your Future Depends On It
The only information a potention employer usually has about you as a job candidate is the information presented on a resume and in the cover letter. It is also the only information that a hiring manager may have about the other five hundred candidates. Given that there are often large numbers of candidates applying for one position, you need a…
Dos And Don Ts For Executive Job Candidates
Like any process, applying and interviewing for a new job carries with it an unspoken set of rules. Competition for top jobs is tough, so you need to be well prepared and avoid the common CV and interview pitfalls that could lose you a lucrative position. DO . . . a) Think about how you present yourself Whether on paper,…
Traveling Nurses Easing Staff Shortages
With the acute shortage of nurses nationwide, travel nursing has come into its own within the health care profession. Today, a well-qualified nurse with experience in a high-demand specialty can find short-term placements almost anywhere in the country – including exotic resort locations like Hawaii and the Caribbean – throughout the year. Registered nurses with at least 10 months of…
How To Achieve A Balanced And Healthy Lifestyle In Retirement
Now that you’ve retired, you have entered an entirely new phase of life, a life filled with new challenges, adventure and hopefully one that brings you complete and total satisfaction. However, if you’re like most people, change isn’t always easy and is sometimes stressful. This stress is completely normal but may be compounded if you don’t learn how to balance…
The Joys Of Fame And No Fortune
If I were to pattern myself after a famous character in a book, I’d pick a heroine that was gorgeous, brilliant and amazingly successful. I wouldn’t pick Barbara Ehrenreich as she presented herself in “Bait and Switch, the Futile Pursuit of the American Dream.” However, that character seems to have picked me. Try as I might, I can not escape…
How To Quit A Job
Leaving a job is often a difficult step. Sure, there is the exciting opportunity to do something different, but if have been with an employer for over a year this can become an emotional step. People leave jobs for various reasons. The old job might just plain and simple suck. The pay is lousy and the boss is behaving like…
Become A Flight Attendant
Are you looking for a career that is consistent and yet offers flexibility? Perhaps you want to work full-time but also have this itch to see the world? If you can answer yes to these questions, perhaps it is time for you to consider becoming a flight attendant. Being a flight attendant is perfect for people who love a consistent…
Preparing For A Job Interview A Life Changing Experience
Whether it is your first job after graduation or a well-considered career move, you always need to be well prepared for the interview. Ensure that your resume is well written. To stand out from the crowd, a professionally written resume is a wise investment. A well-written resume and cover letter will ensure that you are called for a job interview.…