With over 5,000 employees and over $15 billion (yes, billion) in annual revenue, Kmart is a huge employer in the United States.  Although the company has been overtaken by WalMart and Target as the premier all-purpose stores, Kmart still provides an enormous amount of jobs.  One of the great aspects of working at Kmart is there are job opportunities for all experience levels. ... Read More

Home Depot has made it’s mark by providing tools and materials that allow customers to make their house a home, but how do they rate when it comes to average salaries and how they treat their extended family, their employees?  Not too badly considering the current economy and the fact that retail sales is a notoriously underpaid field; in fact, the average salaries at Home Depot have remained p ... Read More

The average salary of typical Wal-Mart employees, which Wal-Mart calls "associates," is fairly representative of discount stores. As the largest retailer on the planet, Wal-Mart has more employees than any other U.S. employer other than the United States government, and runs more than 8,000 stores in 15 countries. The company, which also owns the Sam’s Club stores, sells everything imaginable. ... Read More

Having a good idea of the average salaries at Sam's Club is an excellent way to help decide if you want to pursue a job there, or use the company's scale for comparison with competitors. Generally, Sam's Club workers earn a bit more than their peers in related retail chains, including their non-membership based big brother, Wal-Mart. ... Read More

When you land an interview for your dream job, don't mess it up by breaking some of the unspoken rules about negotiating your salary. In this video, career coach Robyn Feldberg gives several tips for what you should and shouldn't do when handling the tricky topic of compensation. ... Watch Now

If you're wondering which jobs will pay the most money in 2012, you're definitely not alone. The recent economic downturn has caused individuals to seek out greater job security and higher salaries. Many individuals are also returning to school in hopes of obtaining a job with a higher salary after graduating. ... Read More

Target, Tar-jay: whatever you call it, you’re most likely familiar with the midlevel chain and its red bull's-eye logo.  As one of the leading retailers in the United States, Target operates close to 1750 stores in 49 states.  The corporation employs thousands of workers, ranging in roles from executive managers and buyers to hourly store cashiers and loss prevention specialists.  If y ... Read More

For those curious to see how other professions are currently faring in regards to pay, Huffington Post and CNBC recently released data which addressed this very topic. Unsurprisingly, the top paying professions going into 2012 continue to be professions in medicine and business. ... Read More

If you’re looking for a career as a medical assistant, California might be a good place to start your job search. The average salary range for California medical assistants is higher than the salary ranges are in other states. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average medical assistant in California made $31,260 in 2010. ... Read More

Learning how to find high paying house keeping jobs can be tricky, and it’s important to understand what high paying may mean in this industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in May 2010, maids and housekeeping workers earned median hourly salaries of $9.28. ... Read More