Career Planning

A farewell article from your Career Planning editor.

Have you ever thought about starting your own business at home? This article identifies key factors to help you decide whether starting a home-based business is right for you.

Have you discovered what kind of work lights a fire in your heart and makes your mind thrill with unending possiblilties?

There is a secret to realizing your dreams - in work or in the whole of your life. It's a deep, wise, age-old secret. It's about fear.

It won't be long till school's out, and now is the time to get that summer job lined up. Find out where the majority of summer jobs are, both adventuresome and tame.

There is no magic formula for choosing the right career. But there is something you can do to maximize your success: know yourself and know the world of work. Use these 6 steps to get the information you need to make an informed career choice

April Fool’s season seems a good time to ponder some of the more unusual ways people make a living.

Learn how to become a police officer, guard, special agent, or corrections officer. The field of Criminal Justice is growing - this may be the career direction for you.

The demand for workers in law enforcement and protective services will remain strong. Find out why and learn about the many occupations in the field of Criminal Justice.

This article discusses ways our work experiences change as we enter a second career, and offers reasons why older workers benefit employers.

Court reporting is a career that offers exposure to fascinating legal proceedings, good pay, and room for advancement.