Guest Post: Back To Barista

A keen eye and nose to sniff out a good article. I found #UptightPrettyGirl’s post and found her perspective on her barista job very astute and love that she was brutally honest about her feelings. Too many of us just grit our teeth and work at the job we hate. If you love her writings,…

Guest Post: How To Become A Dog Trainer

With over 70 million dogs in the United States alone, dog training is a needed and desired occupation. Dog trainers don’t necessarily have to have a license, but some certification and training are required. Experience will also help your career immensely, and volunteer work is an excellent way to start building your resume. Dog training…

Should You Place Your Photo On Your Resume?

Inspired by one of the comments by one of the readers here on hiring discrimination, I’ll like to throw the question out there “Would you place your photo on your resume?”. I know I won’t.

A Letter To A Graduate

Dear Graduate, Congratulations! You certainly deserve a break to rest and rejuvenate after such a long and tough journey to reach here but make no mistake, this will not be your last tough journey as you foray into your first taste of the working world. You may have part-time jobs or holiday jobs before but…

Intern as a Receptionist

Last year, when someone asked if I want to help out for a few days at his company as a receptionist, I jumped at the chance. The position is currently vacant and they needed someone at the frontline because of a major event held at the premise. If you have been reading MiddleMe, you’ll know…

Fantasy Jobs that I have always wanted to Try

Do you have a fantasy job or jobs that you have always wanted to try? I’m not talking about the ones you wanted for your career but the jobs where you sometimes think “Hmmm… what would it be like to be in his or her shoes?” I have. And still do as some of my…