The Employment Times

About Temporary Jobs

By Aurelio Locsin

In a tough employment market, employers are reluctant to hire a permanent employee unless he can be of long-term value to a company. Conversely, a worker may sign up for a job even if it's unsuitable just so she can put food on her table. Both sides of the job equation can avoid the pitfalls by invoking temporary jobs, which are jobs contractually held for less than a year. Though often...

Career Development Training

By Angela BacaJulie Mendenhall

Career development training offers students and professionals an opportunity to develop their skills so that they can become more competitive in the workforce. This type of training is provided by employers and by independent organizations. Career development training includes courses, seminars, reading materials and e-learning modules that meet the training needs of each work organization. The...

How to Become a Certified Home Health Aide

By AnnyR

A Certified Home Health Aide provides care for patients, such as the elderly and the disabled, in their homes. Training is done under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). It can take as few as 75 hours to become a Certified Home Health Aide (HHA), depending on the state that you are in. Familiarize yourself with the duties of a certified home health...

Requirements to Become a Registered Nurse

By A. B. Kelsey

A registered nurse (RN) is a health care professional who treats and educates patients about a variety of medical conditions. Typical job duties include noting patients' symptoms, recording medical histories, assisting with diagnostic tests and administering nonsurgical treatments. Aspiring RNs must graduate from a state-approved nursing program. A majority of RNs hold an Associate of...

Traveling Nursing Careers

By Angela Baca

Traveling nursing careers give nurses and other allied health care workers the opportunity to find flexible work assignments around the United States. Nurses might try a career in travel nursing for many reasons, including higher pay, free housing and bonuses. Many travel nursing companies also offer benefits such as medical insurance and retirement plans. Try these five tips for discovering...

United States Postal Service Jobs

By Hannah Rice Myers

How does job security, excellent benefits, great pay and every major holiday off sound? This is what a job with the United States Postal Service offers its employees. There are many facets of mail delivery, which means there are many positions available for those who qualify. Qualifying isn't as hard as you may think as there are no specific educational requirements, however you need to be at ...