While the job market remains tough, there are still hundreds of vocations that are in high demand. Below, find out which industries are searching for new talent despite the unemployment rate in the U.S. Business Jobs Market Research Analyst is one of the top growing jobs and a great career for those who want to be “in the know”all the time. These are the people that study … [Read more...]
AAA: Holiday Season to Feature More Travelers on the Road
The 2014 holiday travel season is projected to be the busiest ever, according to national records. Lower gas prices and an improving economy are cited as the chief factors for this influx of travelers. AAA expects nearly 100 million Americans to travel upwards of 50 miles by air or car during the 2014 holiday season. More than 90 percent of travelers arrive at their … [Read more...]
Stanford University Researchers Examine Connection Between Walking and Creativity
Researchers at Stanford University suggest going for a walk when trapped in a creative rut at the office. In a new study, Daniel L. Schwartz and Marily Oppezzo found that participants who took regular walks experienced an 81 percent increase in certain cognitive tests. A group of 176 people, most of them enrolled in university studies, were examined. The study, published … [Read more...]
Cloud Applications, Data Integration Represent the Future for U.S. Business
Accentuating the increased demand for integrating SaaS applications, 72 percent of business owners indicate they possess a data integration project or active cloud application, according to a new study. A joint survey by TechValidate and SnapLogic has revealed more information about technical and business barriers and drivers for cloud analytics and SaaS application in … [Read more...]
Interview Mistakes that May Cost You the Job
Research suggests that most hiring managers look for a few similar traits in first-time interviewees and that failure to implement these job-seeking strategies often mean the difference between a paycheck and pink slip. Unsteady confidence It’s not easy to know when to come across and humble or heroic. Too much self-assurance can present itself as arrogance and be a real … [Read more...]