Career

Workers can spend decades looking forward to retirement. Appropriately named the golden years, this period of life connotes to many a leisurely-paced coffee brew, an afternoon stroll or hours spent on the golf course. According to some scientists though, the benefits of continued work during the golden years could add over a decade to a life span. Read more..

Older workers seeking to stay ahead of changes in the economy or expand upon their savings are commonly switching careers shortly before retiring. Though a wealth of experience aids these employees in making the lifestyle change they desire, some jobless older Americans are seeking new degrees to help them build credentials for a career change. Read more..

By 2016, so-called "middle skill" jobs will have comprised 46% of all job openings in the preceding decade, a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates. Read more..

In the traditional sense, the world entrepreneur refers to someone who takes ownership of a specific personal skill or marketplace niche to develop a means of living, or potentially, a profitable career. In today's job market, however, some career experts are advising working Americans to begin thinking of their careers as their own entrepreneurial small businesses. Read more..