Let�s just face it: the job market can be a very tough place to compete in. In order to survive in today�s job market, people often resort to artificially �inflating� their resumes with little �white lies�. Chances are, you�re also thinking of doing the same. Well, as tempting as it may be, you do NOT want to risk lying on your resume. Whether it's personal information, job experience, or schooling - employers are finding new ways to sniff out liars and you don't want ...

The first step in receiving any sort of scholarship or financial aid for college is to complete the FAFSA. FAFSA, or free application for student aid, is a form that is filled out by every student wishing to be considered for college tuition. This is a federal form, and you only have to complete it once, unlike the past when you had to complete separate paperwork for each college you hoped to attend.

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 a dictator of a 3rd world country. Or the job might be target of outsourcing and the employee is pro-active by looking for his/her own way out. Or the job ...

What do you do when you have that gut feeling of impending doom about your job? Is the writing on the wall? Are you about to be laid off or fired? Is the company going under? Or is it going to come out of the blue that you no longer have a job. If you have these feeling then now is the time to take action in order to soften the blow.

Once you get the call for the interview, the next thing that you have to do is prepare for it. You can never over prepare for an interview.

A career in flying helicopters or airplanes is a dream of many youngsters. Learning to fly is an expensive affair. It is very important to choose the best training school that trains you in flying. Visit the school; meet with the owner/president, look the facilities and aircraft over. Make a note of the pertinent information and compare it with their information brochure. The following aspects should be checked out before arriving at a decision: � Does the school have sing...

Here's how to prepare for and avoid the negative perception of being "overqualified" for a job.

In many cases, when you decide to go to nursing school, one of the first things you will need to take care of is applying for an educational loan. Whether you are enrolling in a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, the first step in seeking to borrow money for nursing school, is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

Congratulations! The hard work you have put into your job search has paid off. You now have a job offer on the table and are excited about the opportunities that this position presents. There is just one thing that is troubling you: the offered salary.

Here are some tips to help guide nurses in being proactive during a job search to help find the best possible assignment each time.