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Nomar Garciaparra Leaves Baseball for a Career in Sports Broadcasting
10 March 2010Professional sports stars are known for their hefty paychecks worth millions of dollars. Because playing sports is so physically demanding, many athletes retire at a young age because their bodies just can't take it anymore. While their salaries may be enough to last them a lifetime, many athletes turn to other ventures upon retirement, such as investments or sports broadcasting in order to stay active. Read more..
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Small Business Owners Turning to Alternative Lenders for Funding
03 March 2010Many small businesses had a hard time getting loans from banks after the financial crisis. Although many lenders are beginning to open their doors again, there are still some small business owners who are not getting the funding they need. As a result, those with a career in a start-up company have to come up with creative ways for getting financial backing. Read more..
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Social Media Can be a Great Tool for Individuals with Careers in Marketing
02 March 2010One of the ways that individuals with careers in marketing succeed is by noticing a national trend and capitalizing on it. In order to properly push a product, there must be a demand or the need for creation. The invention of social media has proven to be a beneficial tool to marketers who are looking to meet the needs of consumers. Read more..
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Individuals Are Still Seeking Careers in Journalism
01 March 2010As more individuals are turning to the internet as a means of getting their news, people with careers in journalism are finding themselves having to come up with creative ways to secure an audience. While some are turning to online ventures in order to gain a following, others are focusing on areas that are getting a lot of media attention, so they can be noticed by the masses. Read more..
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Washington Post Profits Could Indicate a Positive Sign for Individuals with Careers in the Media
25 February 2010The media industry has taken a major hit because of the economy and the number of people who are turning to the internet as a means of getting their news. Because of this trend, many media conglomerates have reported seeing low figures in terms of revenue. Similarly, a number of companies have lost advertisers as firms are forced to cut their spending. Read more..
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Careers in Retail Increase 25% from January 2009
09 February 2010Although one of the biggest times for hiring in retail careers occurs during the holiday season (generally from November to January), a large indicator for how many staffers a company can take on is the level of demand for products. Even during the bustling holiday season, the recession affected sales in many stores, resulting in a hiring lull. Read more..
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Man Celebrates 40 Years of a Career in Realty
05 February 2010Individuals with careers in reality must know how to sell. Because a majority of their salary is made on commission, realtors must meet the needs of the customer while trying to push their housing expertise. The amount realtors make on commission could be what drives them to sell as many homes as possible, which could lead to a very lucrative salary if they possess exceptional people skills. Read more..
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Obama Wants to Create More Careers in Small Businesses
29 January 2010Careers have been a hot topic since the start of the recession, as many people lost their jobs and companies imposed hiring freezes. Although the government has invested billions into a stimulus package for the purpose of job creation, many people are still not satisfied with the number of careers available. Some industries took a larger hit than others, causing individuals to switch up their career path. Read more..
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