Career Planning
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 Working under the supervision of dentists, dental hygienists provide preventative dental care and teach patients how to maintain good oral health. They provide dental cleanings, examine teeth and gums, apply fluoride treatments and sealants, and take and develop x-rays. In order to become a dental hygienist, you will have ... read moreTemp Jobs on the Rise
Monday, March 8th, 2010 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday, March 5 that employment in temporary help services continued to increase in February ( The Employment Situation – February 2010 ). Those looking for work should take notice. Not only is temping a way to bring in much needed cash ... read moreBring Your Child to Work But Don’t Let Him Do Your Job
Friday, March 5th, 2010 I’m an advocate of exposing kids to a variety of careers as a way of letting them know about the options that will some day be available to them. This is achieved through career days, job shadowing and projects such as Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day ... read moreWeekly Career Profile: Cosmetologists, Hairdressers and Related Jobs
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Hairstylists, hairdressers, shampooers and nail technicians all work in the cosmetology field. Jobs in this field are varied as is training. One may be trained to cut, color and style hair, apply makeup, give manicures and pedicures or even style wigs. If you want to work in the cosmetology ... read moreCan Your Boss Fire You for Wearing Religious Garment?
Monday, March 1st, 2010 According to an article in the San Francisco Examiner , a Muslim woman was fired from her job at Hollister, a clothing retailer owned by Abercrombie and Fitch, for wearing a hijab ( Muslim Woman Says She Was Fired for Wearing Hijab . San Franscisco Examiner, 2/25/2010). A hijab ... read more« Previous Entries