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Veterans: How to Increase Your Chances of Landing a Civilian Job
April 04, 2013 by William FriersonThe following post has tips for transitioning veterans in their searches for civilian jobs.
Recently discharged veterans often experience confusion and worry stemming from adjusting to family life and finding a job. Transitioning isn’t easy, and landing a career in the process can add to the stress. In the military, you can kick ass and take names, but putting that and your MOS on an application is not
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Veterans: How to Increase Your Chances of Landing a Civilian Job
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So, you want to teach English in Vietnam…..
March 27, 2013 by William Frierson
Peter Goudge, Managing Director of the Australia-Vietnam School of English
The Vietnamese Government is very focused on improving the quality of English language teaching across the country. Unlike a number of countries in South-East Asia – Indonesia, the Philippines and Cambodia for example – the days of the ‘backpacker’ foreign English ‘teacher’ have largely finished in Vietnam with more hoops to jump through to be eligible to work. Over the past year or so, there’s been a noticeable exodus of backpacker ‘teachers’. Continue Reading
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China Emerges as a Dominant Force in Written English
February 19, 2013 by William Frierson
English teacher at the board writing. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
American students lag behind their global peers in a subject where they should have an advantage – written English.
Two billion people worldwide are learning English, from China especially. On track as the world’s largest English-speaking country, China demonstrates an unsurpassed intensity to learn the language of business and information.
China seems to recognize what the United States seems to have forgotten: English is the language of opportunity and must be mastered. Human beings are now part of a global conversation. English is the language of problem-solving; it represents hope for a better future. Continue Reading
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8 College Degrees That Will Earn Your Money Back
August 06, 2012 by William FriersonAs the cost of education continues to skyrocket and job prospects remain less than robust in a tough economy, the answer to the question, “What are you majoring in?” seems more important than ever.
There’s no getting around it. Education is expensive. A four-year degree at a public university costs, on average, $37,343, while an education at a private school will set you back $121,930. While statistics show that a college degree will undoubtedly open doors and increase your earning potential, you need to choose your degree carefully to ensure you’re making a wise investment.
Last week, we highlighted 8 college degrees with a poor return on investment. This week, we’ll head to the other end of the spectrum and show you 8 college degrees with great ROI (in no particular order), as well as some examples of jobs within each industry. Continue Reading
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Five Versatile Degrees Worth Pursuing
June 27, 2012 by William FriersonAre 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.
