Posted by: Patrick Erwin on: September 4, 2008
In case you were busy at a barbeque on Labor Day and didn’t have a chance to catch Episode 2 of “America’s Toughest Jobs,” here’s a summary of what happened:
The contestants had to drive an 18-wheel truck through incredibly tough terrain in the Arctic Circle. I thought that the ice road truckers had it rough, but [...]
Posted by: Patrick Erwin on: September 3, 2008
Check out our latest podcast!
The new CareerCast can be heard by clicking here. (Note: Clicking this link will open the CareerCast in Windows Media Player.) Our podcast is also available on iTunes!
You can hear discussions and find tips and resources on these topics:
Dealing with crushes on co-workers
Salaries for college graduates that are on the rise
What [...]
Posted by: Patrick Erwin on: September 2, 2008
Welcome back to the grind, readers! Hope you had a relaxing weekend (and a safe one, too).
I like my job, and I think the environment where I work is pretty cool.
But I have to admit, I developed a bit of workplace envy after watching this video about the headquarters of Google! The employees at Google [...]
Posted by: Patrick Erwin on: August 29, 2008
Labor Day is Monday, and to celebrate the holiday I thought I would share a few fun facts about the holiday.
Labor Day originated in New York City. The Central Labor Union banded together to create a holiday for workers.
The idea caught on, and Congress made it a holiday in 1894. It’s observed in all 50 [...]
Posted by: Patrick Erwin on: August 27, 2008
As a career connoisseur, I was eager to watch “America’s Toughest Jobs,” which started this week on NBC.
The show is part reality show and part game show. Thirteen contestants were selected to participate. All of them had comfy desk jobs or safe jobs in “real life.”
Episode one has the contestants crab fishing in the Bering [...]
Posted by: Patrick Erwin on: August 22, 2008
NBC has a new reality show with a focus on work. The show is called “America’s Toughest Jobs,” and it debuts on Monday, August 25th. We will chat about the show after the first episode airs, but I thought I’d share this preview with you.
Check our our new blog, The Work [...]
Posted by: Patrick Erwin on: August 21, 2008
Last week, we talked about how your response to colors is used as an assessment tool for your career. This week, we have the results of the latest CareerBuilder.com survey on astrology and birth order, and how those things may affect your career.
Posted by: Patrick Erwin on: August 19, 2008
Or rather, COULD you live with your co-workers? This Wall Street Journal article talks about employees of Japanese corporations who are doing just that.
The rent is incredibly cheap; roughly $185 a month gets you a private bedroom. But workers must share a communal bathroom and eat in a cafeteria. The dorms are available to young, single [...]
Posted by: Patrick Erwin on: August 18, 2008
Many of us have heard the saying “do what you love and you will never work a day in your life.” And some of the most rewarding jobs out there are the ones where you combine your passions, hobbies and interests with your career path. Here are some ideas on how to make that happen.
Posted by: Patrick Erwin on: August 13, 2008
Today, CareerBuilder.com is rolling out yet another fun tool to help you shape your career. Our resource center, CareerPath.com, has a new resource tool that assesses your personality based on your color choices and provides a summary of what careers are most compatible.
