Shocking Truths About the Underemployment of College Graduates


Updated 02/01/12 6:40 PM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 2 comments

College Graduates and Unemployment

OnSugar blogger Beauty and the Budget shares the shocking unemployment statistics of college graduates. As a teenager, it seemed as though the next few steps in my life were going to be easy. You go to college and you get a job. That's what all of the older kids did. What I didn't know was that I would graduate college one year after the recession began and that my dream job would be even Read more

Do You Have One of America's Most Stressful Jobs?


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Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs

There's always going to be a certain level of stress at a job and there are plenty of reasons why people consider their jobs stressful: low pay, instability, office politics, and not being challenged. Even if your job has these certain stress factors, do you think it qualifies as one of America's most stressful jobs? Here's a roundup of CNBC's top 10 most stressful jobs in America: Enlisted Read more

10 Awesome Jobs For People Who Want to Work From Home


Updated 01/20/12 6:44 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Real Work-From-Home Jobs

Many people dream of working from home because of perks like not having to commute and being able to work in your pajamas. The good news is we're seeing more and more jobs that give people the privilege of working from home. Although there are stereotypical contract admin or call-center jobs that let you work from home, there are plenty of other at-home jobs that are way more fun. Read on to find Read more

10 of Today's Hottest Jobs


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What Are the Best Jobs Today?

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Believe it or not, even with the unemployment rate stubbornly high and many industries reluctant to staff up, there are employers out there who still can’t find enough qualified applicants. Some are offering six-figure salaries to the right job seekers. The trick, of course, is unearthing these hidden opportunities. We started Read more

Beat the Summer Slump With These 6 Tips


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Improve Your Mood in the Office

The sweltering Summer heat can make it difficult to concentrate on work. If you're itching to get out of your cubicle to lounge by the poolside, we've got these suggestions for you to stay productive at work while making the most of Summer. Decorate your desk: Personalize your desk with a Summer theme. Keep a potted plant or fresh flowers at your desk. Frame a few of your favorite Summer Read more

Photojournalists Are Stressed Out: Here's Why


Updated 04/22/11 2:43 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Most Stressful Jobs of 2011

Have a career you love? Well if you're a photojournalist, you could love your job, but you could also be stressed out. According to a new report, photojournalism is the fourth most stressful job of 2011, alongside commercial airline pilots, real estate agents, and stockbrokers. You may not think that snapping pics of everyday life could be that hard on your heart, but it is. Here are a few Read more

The Top 10 Happiest Cities to Work


Updated 04/01/11 6:29 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Where Are the Happy Jobs

Seeing as how 77 percent of people suffer from job stress according to a recent survey, they might want to pack their bags and move to one of the happiest cities to work in. And why are all these residents so happy? CareerBliss took into account factors such as average salary, benefits, job growth, and security before coming up with this list: San Jose, CA San Francisco, CA Jacksonville, Read more

Geeks We Love: Maia Kayser, Lead Animator at ILM


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Maia Kayser, Lead Animator For Rango

ILM lead animator, Maia Kayserr, sat down with me last week to give us an inside look at the making of Rango, and while it seems that this particular project was unique in the way it was made, the life of a feature film animator is one that requires a lot of skill, patience, and a good sense of humor. Maia was first interested in studying medicine, but after seeing Jurassic Park, she was turned Read more

What's on Claire Danes's Résumé?


Updated 02/02/11 5:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Claire Danes's Resume

Congrats to Claire Danes for another statue win! Just like 2011 award season fave Natalie Portman, Ms. Danes has been working in the movie biz since she was a youngster. But unlike the bride/mama-to-be, Claire's résumé lists a plethora of indie flicks and unusual characters, which is going to make guessing her characters' job titles all the harder. Let's get cracking! Question 1 of 7In 1999's Read more

Plenty of Jobs Around, but Not Many High-Paying Ones


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What Kind of Jobs Are In High Demand Now?

The good news is that jobs are coming back, the bad news is the pay of those jobs are far from stellar, said CNN. According to experts, this job recovery is mainly driven by temp and low-wage jobs, which is concerning. "Growth has been concentrated in mid-wage and lower-wage industries. By contrast, higher-wage industries showed weak growth and even net losses," said Annette Bernhardt, a Read more