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Is Your Pay Determined by the Area You Work In?
May 03, 2008 by pink_rain09@msn.comSomething that few college students consider when deciding upon their careers is the area where they wish to live. Unfortunately, this lapse in judgement may end up costing them thousands of dollars in the future. Why? Because your geographical location affects your salary and your likelihood of finding entry level jobs.
According the a U.S. Bureau of Labor and Standards report from the fourth quarter of 2006, the average American worker brought home a weekly wage of $861 with a few states offering an average wage that was significantly higher than this national average and many that were far below the national average weekly wage. If you are looking for entry level jobs, it would be wise to consider your geographical location to determine if your education is being put to its best use for your financial health.
In this 2006 report, the highest average weekly wage was found in the District of Columbia with an average of $1,424 per week. The runner up, New York, was $320 lower with a weekly average wage $1,104 and the state of Connecticut made a close third at $1,101 per week. It is easy to see from this comparison that geographical location made a huge difference in the local potential for profit.
To further emphasize the point, lets compare these wages with the average weekly wage of Montana, who ranked fiftieth in the average weekly wage ratings in 2006. the average employee in Montana was drawing a weekly salary of a mere $625. That is almost $800 dollars less than the same employee would draw in the District of Columbia.
By making these comparisons, it is easy to see that where you choose to live will have a massive impact upon your financial welfare. If you find that your location isn’t making the grade, you might consider relocating with the help of the entry level job search at CollegeRecruiter.com. -
Training for a Career as a Management Consultant
by pink_rain09@msn.comDo you have the ability to look at a situation and quickly see both its good and bad points and be able to devise a strategy to improve upon it? Are you able to effectively communicate this strategy to others? Are you able to point out flaws in a system tactfully and get improvements made? If so, you hold the keys to a promising career as a management consultant.
The field of management consulting is seeing a substantial amount of growth as corporations recognize the need to revamp their way of doing things to meet the changing needs of their industries and remain competitive. Management Consultants are useful to these industries because they can take an outsiders look at the situation and deliver an honest evaluation of what is working for the company and what needs improvement. Even with the substantial growth of this industry, entry level management consulting jobs offer extreme competition. That being the case those possessing a graduate degree, specialized expertise, and skills in salesmanship and public relations stand a much better chance of obtaining an entry level job in this field.
Management consultants are being sought in both the public and private sector for their evaluations of specific problems within a corporation. After evaluating a situation, the management consultant will deliver a report based on their findings, accompanied by suggestions for improvements. In some cases, the management consultant is hired for an additional period of time to implement the changes they have suggested. These specific problems usually include low productivity or out of control expenditures but these are by no means a limit to an entry level management consultants abilities.
Entry level jobs in the management consulting field are well paid with management consultant salaries in 2006 ranging from $39,840 all the way up to $128,330 per year. In addition to their pay, salaried management consultants often receive a benefits package that includes vacation and insurance. -
The Future of Computer Science Jobs
by pink_rain09@msn.comIf you are in the process of earning a degree in the field of computer science while attending college, you may find the future of employment opportunities in that field to be very encouraging. This field of work is projected to see a sixteen percent increase in growth over the decade of 2006 through 2016, which translates into increased opportunity for finding entry level jobs and internships as well as increased wage and benefits packages.
For those college graduates who will be entering the work force during this period of time, the outlook for finding an entry level job in their particular area of this field is very good to excellent as companies that offer these opportunities will be seeking to secure highly trained and skilled entry level employees. As computer systems become more and more interweaved with the global way of life, new jobs will emerge to fill the gaps that are left in the wake of this progress. Additionally, companies that are merely seeking to add an Internet presence today will recognize the value of this resource to a fuller extent and future candidates for entry level jobs may be applied to the improvement of these existing resources.
Presently, entry level jobs within the realm of computer science include networking and information technology, system administration, web design and graphic communications, computer programming and many others, with some of these occupations delivering a yearly salary of well over $150,000 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports.
The future belongs to the field of computer science. Those who prepare now for this revolution are definitely going to be pleased with the results. -
The Entry Level Lawyer
by pink_rain09@msn.comThere used to be an old joke about lawyers… Q. What’s the difference between a snake and a lawyer? A. Some people like snakes. If you differ in this opinion and want to change the way people feel about this profession by becoming a lawyer, what should you expect?
The practice of law is actually a very rigorous job. Most lawyers who are employed in full time practice work a minimum of fifty hours a week and some work much longer hours. The position requires a high degree of dedication as well as a strict sense of legal ethics. There is a high amount of competition for entry level jobs in the practice of law and those with higher scores in college and law school tend to get the first call for these jobs so flexibility in your geographical placement is a requirement if you seek to find an entry level job as a lawyer. The job is well paid but this is to offset the cost of the lawyers education which involves a minimum of four years in college, three years in law school and passing a state bar exam in most states. For the lawyer who does find an entry level position there is plenty of work as the legal system has found a niche in nearly every part of the American way of life.
Due to the highly competitive nature of the legal job market, may law students find themselves accepting jobs outside of their field of study or for which they are overqualified and eventually resort to private practice. This trend has developed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, to the point that twenty seven percent of lawyers are self employed as partners in law firms or in private practice. -
The Educational Requirements of a Lawyer
by pink_rain09@msn.comIf you are entering college with the idea of going into the practice of law for an entry level job, what educational requirements will you be expected to meet?
Before you ever get your first entry level job as a lawyer, you will be required to attend a minimum of seven years of post high school education in most states. This includes a four year college degree and three years of law school. Though there are no officially sanctioned pre-law classes, the legal student would do well to be proficient at writing, speaking, reading, research and logical thought as these skills are employed on a daily basis by those in the legal profession. It is additionally recommended that your college studies encompass a broad range of interests including foreign languages, public oration, historical studies, government, mathematics, economics and philosophy, as all of these areas fall under the scrutiny of the law and will prove useful to you in your career field. For those seeking entry level jobs or internships in specific areas of the law, attending specialized courses in those areas of study may be helpful as well.
When your four years of college is over, prepare for intense competition to be accepted into almost any law school. The sheer number of applicants to these schools has forced many of these schools to turn away promising law students merely because there were not enough openings for them. To increase your chances of acceptance to the law school you want, apply early, have strong marks in your undergraduate education and use internships to gain work experience.
During the first year and a half of law school expect to spend much of your time studying the core concepts of law and its functions while attending clinics to further your education or being invited to participate in internships. After the first year and a half, the opportunity for specialized law studies becomes available and you may choose to hone your skills in tax, labor or corporate law. For those seeking a further education, an additional year of law school will confer a joint degree that can be specialized to the field of law you wish to pursue.
In addition to these education requirements, the majority of U.S. states require lawyers to attend continuing education courses to stay current with changes to the laws. -
The Best Places to Look For Work in Colorado
by pink_rain09@msn.comFor college students from the state of Colorado or those seeking to migrate there, knowing where to look for entry level jobs is of great importance. Some statistical information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics can shed some important light on where your chances of finding entry level work in this beautiful state might lie. According to the December 2006 reports, the state of Colorado had 2,283,300 workers who brought in an average weekly wage of $877, which was a full $16 higher than the average U.S. weekly wage at the time. The four counties with the highest employment rate were Denver, Arapahoe, El Paso and Jefferson counties. In the county of Denver, there were 439,700 employed workers with an average weekly income of $1,069 which was both the highest employment rate and the highest average wage for the state of Colorado in the fourth quarter of 2006.
An interesting fact is that, while Denver county was the highest ranked county in the state for both employment rate and weekly wages, Arapahoe county was the only other county in the top four employment rated counties to also be in the top four of the weekly wage status. The other two counties with the top weekly wage distinction were Boulder and Douglas counties, with Boulder being the second ranked and Douglas coming in fourth.
For those seeking to find entry level work opportunities in the state of Colorado, the six counties of Denver, Boulder, Arapahoe, Douglas, Jefferson an El Paso, all provide excellent opportunities for finding entry level jobs and high paid careers in a community that is thriving and growing continuously. -
Teaching as a Career Path
by pink_rain09@msn.comDo you want a career that makes a difference and allows you to help others? Do you want to invest in the future of the world by shaping the minds of the next generation? If you answered yes to these questions, then an entry level job in the educational industry may be just what you need to begin a successful career.
The United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics has revealed on its web site that the second largest industry in this country is Education, which accounts for over thirteen million jobs in the United States. Additional positions are expected to open over the next few years as the current generation of educational service professional reach retirement age and many of these positions will be offered as entry level job opportunities to qualified college graduates in the coming years. If you want to grab hold of this opportunity, what do you need to do?
Advanced planning is necessary as teaching is not something one jumps into lightly. Most teaching positions require a minimum of bachelors degree so decide early on what your passion is and choose your courses accordingly. It is also to be noted that the minimum standard of a bachelors degree pertains mainly to entry level teaching positions with more advanced positions and even some entry level teaching jobs requiring further educational standards such as a Master’s degree.
At this point, it is also wise to decide if there is a certain group of students you would prefer to work with. If you like working with young, insatiably curious minds, perhaps an entry level teaching position with Kindergarten and Elementary age students would be to your liking. Do you want to work with students who have a little more knowledge of how the world works and wish to learn how to apply the sciences? Consider a teaching position in a middle or secondary school. Whatever path you choose, an entry level teaching position may be the key to your future. -
Special Education: A job So Tough You Will Love It
by pink_rain09@msn.comFor the college student trying to decide what they want to do with the rest of their lives and where they want their career path to lead them, some difficult choices lay in front of them. With so many options available, it is sometimes difficult to settle down on just one point of focus. If you are having trouble finding what direction you want to go with your college courses, may I suggest training for a career in Special Education?
First off, let’s take a moment to define what Special Education is. The field of Special Education encompasses a wide age range of students, from toddlers to twenty something’s, who possess some degree of physical or mental disability that effects their ability to learn in a normal curriculum. Generally, the Special Education curriculum is just a modification of the general curriculum to better suit the needs of the individual student. In the most severe cases of disability, the Special Education student may go to a special school that is designed for their needs but for the most part, those with special needs can take advantage of the educational opportunities their local school system provides.
Becoming an entry level Special Education teacher can be a rewarding career choice because you are working with people who will struggle and give their best even when you think they have nothing left in them. Watching your students triumph in even small things is a hugely moving experience so every day at work can become an emotional roller coaster. The job is tough. Keeping your patience in tact while helping your students to learn acceptable behaviors and develop emotionally can be trying. Watching a student miss the mark for the umpteenth time can be heart wrenching. But, oh, when they get it right and you see that spark of pride in their eyes, then you will know why you chose an entry level job in Special Education. -
Putting Your Graphic Arts Degree to Good Use With Desktop Publishing Jobs
by pink_rain09@msn.comYou have just put in your time at college and now you have this really fine degree hanging in a frame on the wall over your mantelpiece. You can sit back and enjoy the good life now. Oh, wait. You say you don’t have a mantelpiece… oh, ok. You say you don’t even have a wall. You live in a rented apartment where they won’t let you hang pictures and degrees on the walls. You didn’t even have the money to buy a frame yet because your paying off the student loans. Oh, this won’t do, won’t do at all. We have got to get you on the right course, my friend. That graphic arts degree is a gold mine.
Graphic Arts have often been maligned as a career students course, taken mainly for something to waste tuition money on as many people did not realize the value of the education these scholars were working towards. For the graphic arts student looking for an entry level job, few positions avail themselves better than that of desktop publishing.
Of all of the desktop publishing employees currently working about thirty five percent are working for newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers, with another twenty five percent working in the printing industry. This entry level job can be found without college degrees but for those without prior work experience the college education is preferred by employers.
This entry level position requires a keen eye for detail and aesthetic planning as well as good communication skills and a knowledge of assorted desktop publishing software. If you can master these things, then desktop publishing can provide a lucrative career that makes full use of your graphical arts degree. -
Preparing for Entry Level Jobs in Marketing
by pink_rain09@msn.comIf the field of marketing is of interest to you as a college student, a marketing manager career may be in your future. This entry level job is highly paid to compensate for the long hours and the amount of travel that is required. A highly competitive market leads to prestigious careers for entry level market managers who have exhibited skill in their field of work so the position is highly sought after.
College graduates with either a bachelors or masters degree in the study of business administration make up the majority of entry level marketing job holders. This course of study is highly recommended if you wish to pursue a career in the marketing field. Additional courses in business law, statistics, accounting and finance make the prospective employee even more valuable to companies who are hiring for entry level marketing positions. If you intend to work in the marketing field for technological products, those with a secondary degree in engineering or science are highly prized by companies offering entry level marketing jobs.
Leadership skills are highly desirable in prospective entry level marketing employees as well as the work experience earned through internships while attending college. This entry level job often requires the marketing manager to oversee a small staff of marketing personnel and make decisions regarding the demand and distribution of products in a geographical region.
For those who wish to enter the field of marketing after college, internships are highly recommended as a way to gain work experience and build your network. These internship opportunities are available through the Internship page found at CollegeRecruiter.com.
