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When you're passionate about your job, going to work is a pleasure instead of a chore. As the saying goes, when you do what you love, you'll never "work" a day in your life! So check out these five careers you can get passionate about. They're w

Despite the recent economic downturn, there are dozens of industries projected to grow quickly over the next decade. From healthcare to teaching, these industries are expected to generate millions of new jobs through 2018. Regardless of your current

Today's challenging business climate means that a strong resume, numerous well-nurtured contacts, and your sharpest power suit may not be enough to take you to the next step in your career. You may also need to hone a less tangible tool: your intuiti

Sandra Erbe volunteered for a Maryland nonprofit for eight months after being laid off in 2008, using her communications skills to do branding and strategic planning for the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center.When a communications job became availab

Switching jobs is tricky at any time--but it's especially tough in a strained economy. With the unemployment rate hovering at around 9.7%, the competition to find any job is challenging, let alone a job in a new field.For many people, starting fresh

When Megan Maloney lost her job at a Detroit auto supplier last April, she made sure her online reputation was as strong as the image she would present in person to prospective employers. She Googled herself to check for unflattering links. Then she

Job rejections can destroy the strongest of people and derail your job hunt in an instant. If you truly feel that something you're doing during interviews is preventing you from scoring the gig you desire, check out the following tips on how to impr