What Degrees and Work Have in Common

Natalie Bracco

Naturally, the degree you get and the job you want to attain have a lot of common. Going to school to receive a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree, or a doctorate takes several special qualities that you’ll need after receiving your degree as well. If you’re working toward a degree and dreaming about the job you want after graduating, then take a look and see just what other skills you’re learning as you work so diligently. This is what degrees and work have in common. Continue Reading

Job Hunt Series Part 3: Can You Have Too Many Degrees?

Thanks to the difficult and time-consuming nature of job hunting, many job hunters find themselves overwhelmed before even getting their employment search off the ground. In this series, we’ve split up the three major aspects of the job hunt into three parts. Part one discussed the importance of creating a successful resume by creating a new resumé for every job you apply for and modernizing your resume to include tech skills, among other helpful tips. Part two taught you how to use LinkedIn to its fullest potential by participating in Groups and Answers, filling out your profile, using keywords, and more. Now we’re ready for part three of our series, which is about deciding what kind of information you should put on your resume and LinkedIn profile to yield an ideal response. Continue Reading

Five Versatile Degrees Worth Pursuing

Are you college bound, but stuck without a major?

Choosing a college degree path is just one of the many decisions students will have to make in the next couple of months.

According to a CareerBuilder survey, 36% of workers with college degrees said they wish they had chose a different major in college. That said, choosing the right major can make a world of difference.

Take a look at five versatile degrees you might be interested in from the following infographic.

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10 Degrees Hiring Managers Don’t Want To See

Before declaring their majors, college students should consider not only which degrees they pursue but whether or not career opportunities exist in those fields.  The following infographic may help you think twice about your college major of choice. Continue Reading

Degrees to Watch Out For: Seven Fields that Are Hiring Now

Whether you’re graduating from high school or you’re an adult returning to school to improve your job prospects, you want to choose a program of study that will ensure you find a job after graduation. Let’s face it: majoring in art history or philosophy might be fascinating, but the chances of those programs leading to a lucrative and stable career are slim.

There are some majors that have excellent prospects for the next few years and are projected to be in high demand. That means that choosing one of these fields is more likely to get you a great job upon graduating and who doesn’t want that? Continue Reading