Career and Work Articles

These articles focus on finding a career you love, getting a job, and becoming a more valuable asset to your employer. If you are looking for a job, you can begin your job search below or check out some other job sites to help you find a job…

And here are some of of the more popular articles from this category…

* 25 Common Job Interview Questions
* Job Interview Preparation: Tips & Advice From An Interviewer
* 25 top paying jobs without a degree
* 20 Real Companies That Pay You To Work From Home
* Tips to help you prepare for your next job interview
* 5 legitimate work from home jobs
* 12 ways to earn extra money
* 15 Jobs To Make Money While In College
* What to do when you hate your job
* 23 ways for teens to make money
* 10 Fun Summer Job Ideas for Teens

And for even more career and work articles, just keep on scrolling…

How to Create a Virtual Office for Almost Nothing

05.24.2013 by Adam Faughn 7 comments

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No one ever said that, when you start your own business, you had to buy a penthouse suite in the tallest skyscraper downtown and have a team of secretaries. So how can you create an office that takes care of the administrative “to-do’s” without it eating into your small business idea?

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Will $75,000 Make You Happy?

05.22.2013 by Tim 20 comments

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Angus Deaton was the economist who conducted the study and was quoted as saying, “Giving people more income beyond 75K is not going to do much for their daily mood . . . but it is going to make them feel they have a better life.”

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Why You Should Nurture Your Imagination

05.17.2013 by John Frainee 13 comments

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Close your eyes for a moment and remember when you were a child. How did you play? You used your imagination, of course. You pretended you were a mighty warrior – in your backyard with sticks for swords or via a character in a video game. You reclined at a table, sipping tea as if you were a princess discussing the matters of the kingdom. You dreamed. But soon . . . .

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Is the Economy Getting Better or Worse in 2013?

05.13.2013 by Kevin 23 comments

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That’s a question that’s on a lot of people’s minds these days. There are signs of improvement in the economy, but there are an equal number suggesting that we’re doing little better than bumping along the bottom. News reports don’t seem to be adding any clarity to the situation either. Superficially, the statistics are definitely pointing toward improvement, but secondary numbers often tell a very different story.

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Should Christians Work on Sundays?

05.01.2013 by Tim 48 comments

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Let me start of by saying that I am a Christian and these are my views about Christians working on Sunday. My views probably don’t match up exactly with every person who reads this article, and that’s okay! I encourage you to discuss and share your thoughts on this article in a respectful way . . . .

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How to Find Your Dream Job

04.26.2013 by John Frainee 7 comments

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Frustrating. Infuriating. Exhausting. Boring. These are just a few of the words that some people use to describe their job. Are you using these words to describe your job? Perhaps it’s time to find your dream job! It’s possible. You can do it! In this article, we’re going to show you how.

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Giving Notice and Leaving a Job: 6 Tips

03.29.2013 by Adam Faughn 4 comments

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Maybe you are thinking of leaving your job, but that always leads to a question: When should you tell your current employer that you are leaving? And, how should you leave?

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How to Get More Done in a Day: 10 Great Tips

03.28.2013 by John Frainee 9 comments

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Chances are, you’re busy. Time is fleeting, and you could use just a few more hours in your day. Since that isn’t going to happen, your only option is to figure out how to get more done in a 24-hour day. Here are some tips you can start implementing to kick your productivity up a notch!

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How to Live Successfully on a Retirement Income

03.27.2013 by Joe Plemon 14 comments

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In order to write about living successfully on a retirement income, I need to define what I mean by success. My favorite definition, and the one I am using for this post, is one I am borrowing from author and career coach Dan Miller: “[Success is] a progressive realization of worthwhile goals.”

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40+ Best Christian Workplaces in America for 2013

03.25.2013 by Rich Avery 8 comments

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The Best Christian Workplaces Institute recently released their 2013 list of the best Christian workplaces in America. Is your favorite Christian ministry or organization on the list?

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5 Ways to Help Your Teen Get a Job

03.19.2013 by Carol 8 comments

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With the summer job-seeking period close at hand, perhaps we should look at a few ways we can help our teens find a job before the school bus arrives again in the fall. Here are some great tips!

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Can You Live on a Single Income?

03.04.2013 by Kevin 32 comments

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If your household has always survived on at least two paychecks, the thought of living on a single income can be intimidating. It’s tough enough to live on two incomes – but one? It’s actually doable, but it can require a radical plan of action.

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How to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone

02.22.2013 by John Frainee 6 comments

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Failure. We’re all afraid of it, and we’re all afraid to become one. How do you break out of your comfort zone? How do you walk through doors when you’re not sure what’s on the other side? Here are some strategies and ideas you can use to push yourself further than you’ve ever thought possible.

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7 Ways Working from Home Can Save You Money

01.31.2013 by John Frainee 15 comments

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For almost a year now, I’ve been working from home full time. Little did I know that doing so could save our family so much money. If you’re thinking about quitting your day job and working from home, here are some money saving benefits to consider!

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Should You Change Jobs for Money?

01.25.2013 by Kevin 11 comments

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This is a question that seems as if the answer is obvious. Sometimes it is, sometimes not. There are different scenarios where you might want to change jobs for the money. But there are at least an equal number where making a jump for higher pay won’t be worth it. Let’s take a look at some different scenarios.

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Why You Shouldn’t Work on Your Weaknesses

01.08.2013 by Joe Plemon 16 comments

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True or false: “You will learn and grow the most in the areas in which you are weakest.” If you consider that true, unfortunately you believe a common misconception . . . .

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What is Gross vs. Net Income?

01.07.2013 by Cherie 8 comments

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Quickly, how would you would answer this question: “What’s your income?” Everyone should understand the difference between gross and net income and why both numbers are important in your financial life.

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8 Ways to Make Business Trips Fun and Productive

01.01.2013 by Jason Price 2 comments

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Personally, I’m not a big fan of business trips. It’s okay every once in a while, but I find myself out of routine and I definitely miss my wife and kids. But duty calls every now and then and it’s part of my job. Overall, I prefer to take a positive outlook on business trips, so here’s a list of things you can do to get some fun and productivity out of your next business trip!

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How to Calculate Your Real Hourly Wage

12.28.2012 by Cherie 13 comments

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Have you ever calculated your real hourly wage? You might be surprised! Once you find it out, you can use that information to make some adjustments in your personal and financial life that will result in real change.

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When to Quit and When to Stick: Make the Right Decision!

12.27.2012 by John Frainee 5 comments

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An enormous part of life is knowing when to quit and when to stick. Maybe it’s a job that you don’t like, or perhaps a business venture that’s failing. Or maybe it’s something else – could be a number of things! We all struggle occasionally with when to quit or when to stick with something. How important is this topic in your life, and what can you do to make the right decision at the right time?

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4 Ideas to Boost Your Income in 2013

12.19.2012 by Jason Price 7 comments

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I’ve volunteered my time as a financial coach quite a bit and one of the biggest problems I see people experience, aside from debt, is not having enough income. If this is you, have some hope, because there are some ways in which you can boost your income this next year. Keep in mind, you just have to be willing to invest some time and effort to do so.

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What Does a Budget Committee Actually Do?

11.27.2012 by Adam Faughn 0 comments

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In nearly any government organization, non-profit, or business, there is one committee that people know will be part of the structure of the organization: the budget committee. Since money is necessary to run any of these groups, a budget committee is often appointed (or elected) to handle some of this huge task.

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How to Handle Financial Stress

11.21.2012 by John Frainee 8 comments

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Financial stress affects your entire life. To compartmentalize financial stress to a tiny corner of your world is nearly impossible. It affects everything: your marriage, your health, your mindset, you name it! So how do you effectively handle financial stress? Here are some steps and tips to reduce – and eventually eliminate – this life-hindering condition.

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Lessons from the Parable of the Ten Minas

11.06.2012 by Kevin 19 comments

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Since it involves the distributions and use of money — called “minas” — the Parable of the Ten Minas (or Ten Talents) is often interpreted from a financial angle. I actually don’t think it’s truly about money, though it does contain some obvious lessons about the resources we are given.

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