Randy’s Career Tips

In these though economic times, a lot of people are looking for ways to make some extra cash. Car advertising may be the easiest way to make money, because you will do nothing more than you have always done. You will continue to drive your own car to work, to the church, to the grocery store and earn cash at the same time. You can make a good amount of money by simply having a vinyl or magnetic advertisement placed on your vehicle.

There are many companies that offer between $600-$800 or more monthly, to people who are willing to help them gain more exposure for their products or services.

The car advertising programs are currently open in the following regions: Canada, United States, France, UK and Spain, but soon the list of countries that use such programs will expand even more.

Of course there are certain requirements, if you want your application to get accepted:

• You must be 18 years old or older.
• You must be a permanent resident of one of the countries mentioned above.
• You have to have a valid driver’s license.
• You must have a good driving record with no more than 2 serious violations in the last few years.
• You have to agree to drive a minimum amount of miles every month, which is usually at least 300-400 miles. Don’t believe that you can cheat the system and report a false mileage to get more money. The company might install a GPS unit on your automobile or check your mileage odometer for verification.

Additionally there are a few things you can do to increase your paycheck, like driving in highly populated areas, parking for many hours in a high traffic area and be willing to attend special events, like parades or sports events.

Even if you don’t own a car, you can still apply for this job. There are companies that give away brand new vehicles for Read the rest of this entry »

There is more to Interior Design than home decorating. The career opportunities for interior design graduates are endless.

According to the United States Department of Labor, employment of interior designers is expected to grow 19 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than average for all occupations.

If you are interested in a hands-on education, working with the latest design software technology that results in a wide variety of fulfilling positions, this may be a career path for you. Earn a Bachelors of Science in Interior Design or an Interior Design & Decorating Associates degree and start your career as a:

Green Designer – Green designers work with builders, specifying eco-friendly materials from renewable resources and designing energy efficient homes & buildings in Florida.

Healthcare Designer – Designing the interior structure of hospitals, doctor offices, medical clinics and facilities. A healthcare interior designer job is to make sure the medical facility is built within the governed regulations and technical requirements needed to function. Also, a major role of a medical interior designer is to design the clinic for optimal operational productivity and increasing the bottom line.

Buyer or Purchasing Agent – Working for large retail stores, department stores and furniture stores. A Buyer decides what merchandise will be sold at a store. Professional Buyers travel to trade shows and are innovators for the latest trends.

Hospitality or Service Designer – Working with hotels/resorts, sports stadiums and restaurants. A hospitality designer creates a pleasant & functional space for people to gather.

Set Designer – Working on television, exhibit, movie and theater sets. A set designer works closely with the director and Read the rest of this entry »