By Regina Mitchell
Student, Environmental Science at American Military University
I have worked in the steel manufacturing industry for nearly 25 years, most of them for a large fabricating and machining company that produces equipment for the mining, steel mill, and power generation industries. It is a dirty business, and I felt it was time to clean up our acts.
By Shun McGhee
Contributor, Career Services
A company desiring to expand its target audience or even survive the competition must find ways to connect with the Generation Y. They are the newest members of the workforce, possess fresh ideas and represent a large purchasing market. Missing out on tapping into the creativity and buying power of this group could be devastating for many companies.
Interview with Arthur Rodriguez, MGySgt, USMC (Ret)
Outreach Educational Coordinator, American Military University
Making the leap from a military to civilian career can involve some juggling, but with the right amount of support and resources it can be a smooth transition. To talk about making this leap is Art Rodriguez, a retired Marine and a Vietnam Veteran with more than 30 years of service.
While removing profanity from your vocabulary may be impossible, there should be a great effort made to avoid its use in the office.
Many recession-wary companies that stopped handing out raises during the economic downturn are still hesitant to open their wallets today. But career experts say that despite all the penny-pinching, a salary hike isn’t necessarily out of the question–so you might as well ask.
By Kristen Carter, Guest Contributor Positive, professional, supportive, intellectually-stimulating, growth opportunities, good communication, friendly, stress free—one might use these…