http://hamptonroads.com/taxonomy/term/509 Category: Career Development en-us Copyright 2012 PilotOnline.com / HamptonRoads.com. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:13:12 -0400 Whoops! This page didn't re-direct to the proper Web page. Please click here. Thank you! http://hamptonroads.com/2011/01/new-blog-aims-sharpen-job-search-skills Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 There are few better ways to invest in one's future success in the world of business than pursuing an MBA. http://hamptonroads.com/2010/07/many-paths-mba-success Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:50:47 -0400 There is a commonality that links almost all of the leaders of the business world, and that's three letters: MBA. The prestigious degree provides extensive training in several major theories and practices of business management and finance over the course of one or two years. http://hamptonroads.com/2010/07/what-mba-actually-worth Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:46:57 -0400 For years the American healthcare system has been plagued by a shortage of nursing professionals, a problem that has only been exacerbated by the recent economic recession.  Despite a growing need for healthcare professionals, the American Hospital Association has recently reported that nearly half of the facilities it surveyed have postponed expansions in both construction projects and staff http://hamptonroads.com/2010/07/nursing-degrees-may-give-leg-when-job-searching Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:43:45 -0400 The current economy requires major cuts across the board, and education is taking one of the hardest hits. Although the White House recently reported that the stimulus package was able to save or create 250,000 teaching jobs nationwide, massive layoffs continue to dominate headlines. http://hamptonroads.com/2010/07/weakened-education-budgets-leave-some-turning-online-education Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:38:34 -0400 At a time when more than 10 percent of the country's population is unemployed, it may seem bizarre that the healthcare industry is experiencing a shortage of viable nursing professionals.  The need for nurses is growing increasingly dire, however, as a recent study performed by the Health and Human Services Administration predicts a shortage of more than 400,000 nurses in the coming year, and http://hamptonroads.com/2010/07/nursing-shortage-continues-despite-climbing-unemployment-rate Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:34:46 -0400 Your first job interview can be intimidating, particularly for someone with little or no work experience. Business etiquette expert Barbara Pachter says it's important to prepare for the interview, present yourself as confident and reflect on your performance afterward. Here are her tips for handling yourself before, during and after the interview. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW http://hamptonroads.com/2009/01/interview-tips-college-grads Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:46:43 -0500 Here are tips to help you find a career that is a good match for you: 1. You want to make a difference. http://hamptonroads.com/2009/01/career-tips-recent-college-graduates Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:43:08 -0500 1. Stress the importance of job experience. http://hamptonroads.com/2009/01/tips-parents-help-their-children-prepare-future Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:40:18 -0500 Don’t know what you want to do with the rest of your life? Maybe a test can help. No, not like a math test. These are tests designed to help steer you on a career path. But remember that it’s better to take a mix of tests because no one test is infallible. http://hamptonroads.com/2009/01/tests-can-help-you-pick-career Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:37:57 -0500