Getting your first job is a rite of passage for teens to learn about the value of money, hard work and responsibility. Do you have a teenager looking for a job? Here’s what you need to know. As a general rule, kids need to be at least 14 to get most jobs, according to the Fair …
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Do you have dreams of some day owning your own business? How about a franchise? If so, the International Franchise Expo (IFE) has a big opportunity for you. Now until May 14, IFE’s “Franchise Me” contest is taking video submissions from anyone hoping to purchase a franchise. One winner will receive up to $25,000 toward …
In need of a job? The Kroger grocery chain is looking to hire thousands of workers at its nationwide family of stores for positions for everything from cashiers to pharmacy technicians and management. The company says it has created 100,000 new jobs since 2007—10,000 last year alone—and it does not seem to be slowing down, with …
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What if you could make money simply by helping get others into brands and products that you likely already love? Iconic companies like Oakley, New Balance and Fender are looking for part-time workers called brand ambassadors who will help keep their products front and center in the minds of consumers. The jobs are available through …
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If you or someone you know is interested in a job in the trades — such as plumbing, electrical work or welding — former “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe is offering a scholarship program through his charitable foundation that will offer money for skilled jobs training. This is the fifth year in a row that …
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We all had pretty big dreams about what we wanted to be when we grew up. Firefighters, ballerinas, doctors. And while all of those are (somewhat) obtainable, it’s probably safe to say you never thought you’d be able to get paid to just play with Legos all day, right? Well, friends, that too is a …
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Just off the coast of Cornwall, England, sits a small island called St. Michael’s Mount. It’s a tidal island, which means that it’s accessible by land, but only at low tide. And despite having only 30 citizens, St. Michael’s Mount saw 350,000 visitors last year. Due to its popularity with tourists, the island is looking …
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The latest unemployment rate remains steady at a relatively low 4.1 percent. That’s one sign of a healthy economy. However, it doesn’t tell the full story of the workforce. Many people (around 33 percent of college graduates) are technically employed, but have settled for part-time, lower-paying jobs, while others are overqualified for their current positions, …
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If you’re currently in the market for a new job, you’re in luck because a lot of well-known companies are currently hiring for a variety of positions. Glassdoor put together a list of 25 companies that are hiring like crazy in April, and it includes gigs at some of today’s most prominent businesses in a …
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Five-figure signing bonuses, free housing, college tuition for employees and their children. Hospitals and other medical facilities are getting so desperate to recruit and retain nurses they’re offering all sorts of pricey perks and incentives. “These are some of the grandiose examples we’ve heard from our members,” said Seun Ross, director of nursing practice and …
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