Tag: jobs for students

No jobs? Back to school!

Waiting for the job market to turn around is comparable to watching grass grow with little or no water to sustain or increase its perennial luster. The job market itself going through somewhat of a transitional phase that may last longer than expected; older technologies are giving way to innovation and newer means of production, not to mention the less than lucrative employment models that offer limited wages and minimal opportunity for advancement. Pertaining to the jobs that <em>are</em> presently available, most applicants are under-qualified to handle the workload. As millions of people are currently unemployed with no place else…

Is a College Degree Worth It?

Conventional wisdom says earn your degree and secure your place in society. You have followed all the rules and earned your degree, but you cannot land that perfect job or any job for that matter. Unless you are one of the lucky ones, student loans have piled up and repayment is looming at your doorstep. Many traditional and older students are facing this same dilemma. In this current economy, landing any job is difficult at best. A traditional student is around 22 years old and odds are in their favor that they will have many years ahead of them. As…

I’m a Teen and I Want a Job!

Teenagers are frequently looking for some extra bucks and something to do with your time. It’s important for teens to have their own spending money, as well as their own money to save and give to charities of their choice. There are plenty of summer jobs, part time jobs and internships available for teens, and the experience gained at these jobs could lead to greater things in the future. There are some regulations for teenage workers that should be kept in mind. During the school years, those aged 14 and 15 are limited to three hours of work a day…