Career Flux

Everyone deserves a meaningful career and employment.

Boost Your Career Potential By Learning A Second Language

We often just assume that the client or customer will be able to converse in English. After all, English is the international business language of the world, so why should we even bother learning another language? Well, there are many excellent reasons in favour of speaking a second language and by having a second language, you can actually earn between 10-15% more salary than before.

How To Network Your Way Into Your Next Job

Finding a job through your network is effective and enjoyable. The people you know are a great resource no matter what kind of job you are looking for, so don’t hesitate to continue building your relationships. People will respond to your genuine interest in them, making them more likely to contact you if they become aware of a position.

The Role of Social Workers in the Wake of a Natural Disaster

A natural disaster is an extreme example of a traumatic event, and the economic, psychological, and sociological effects on both the individual and the community can be long term. Whether it’s hurricane victims in New Orleans or earthquake survivors in Haiti, social workers can make a difference to those whose lives have been profoundly changed.

Human Needs Versus Human Rights: How Social Workers are Thinking About Their Work

Confronting ethical dilemmas is one of the most important elements of being a social worker, and it’s how a social worker handles the question of what is morally right or wrong that most determines their success. No matter what area of social work they specialize in, there are inevitable conflicts between what clients need and their personal rights.

The Rewards and Challenges of a Career as a Long Distance Truck Driver

The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that careers as long-distance truck drivers are projected to grow 21% through the year 2020, which is faster than average when compared with all other occupations. Growth should be particularly prevalent as economic conditions improve. We’ll take a look at some of the perks and downside of choosing this job, so you can decide whether it might be right for you.

The 5-Minute MBA – How Business Works

In his book, The Personal MBA, and on his blog of the same name, Josh Kaufman took on the rather daunting task of trying to condense an entire MBA into a single volume. The Personal MBA is a good read and if Josh could condense an entire degree into a single book, then surely it’s possible to condense that single book into one article… so, without further ado, I present to you: The Personal MBA – Article Edition.