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Relocating for Work? Here’s What You Need to Know
April 10, 2013 by William FriersonWhile it might be exciting to move to another city because of a new job, there are certain factors to carefully consider. The following post tells you what to look out for.
When you land a position in a new city, state or even country, there are two things you must immediately do: 1. Have a beer (or two or three) with friends to celebrate. 2. Start planning the move. On second thought, maybe stick to just one beer, because there’s a lot to think
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American universities and their college admissions process are unique
November 30, 2012 by William Frierson
Have you ever thought about how different the college admission process is in another country in contrast to the U.S.? The following post demonstrates the requirements of an American student and an international student.We have developed a unique university and college system as well as a unique admissions process in the United States. This unique enrollment and application process appears arbitrary, opaque and difficult to master. As a result independent admissions counselors have become a critical intermediary in many countries, not to mention the United States. *For full disclosure, Lisa works as an independent admissions counselor.
One of us is American born and raised (Lisa) and the other came to the United States as an international graduate student (Michael). Our perspectives make for a rich and diverse history of experiencing American higher education.
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American universities and their college admissions process are unique
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Top 4 Industries for Those With Associate’s Degrees
October 22, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
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According to a recent survey of nearly 5,000 associate degree students, the overall top industries for this student group to begin their careers were government, human services, social services, and then education.
“The interest in government as a career option is particularly noteworthy,” writes NACE’s director of strategic and Foundation research Ed Koc. “However, when one considers the large percentage of associate degree students who are majoring in healthcare and social work [a combined 36 percent] and those who intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree in education, the result is less surprising.” Continue Reading
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myCNAjobs Predicts College Students May Help Alleviate the Impeding Caregiver Shortage
September 24, 2012 by Steven RothbergChicago, IL – September 25, 2012 — Caregiver turnover combined with the retirement of 8,000 Baby Boomers each day are ingredients for a major worker shortage over the next decade, according to a recent study by Service Employees International Healthcare. One factor driving high turnover, especially in states like Washington, is the inability for caregivers to secure enough working hours due to budget cuts. Another major factor is decreasing caregiver loyalty and employment satisfaction.
“Being a caregiver is a tough job and even tougher in today’s economy,” says Brandi Kurtyka, Chief Marketing Officer for myCNAjobs, a caregiving and CNA recruiting vehicle used by senior employers across the country.By 2050, over 20 percent of the U.S. population will be age 65 or older. Although professional caregiving careers are growing at a tremendous rate, nursing school enrollment isn’t growing fast enough to meet projected demand, according to the American Association of College and Nursing. Continue Reading
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Top 10 Cities for Employees Swearing in the Office
July 26, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
Among top markets in the U.S., workers in the nation’s capital were the most likely to report that they swear at work, with Denver and Chicago rounding out the top three. Continue Reading -
Washingtonians Concerned Over Job Security Despite Improving Employment Picture
May 09, 2012 by William FriersonA recent report suggests that workers in Washington fear losing their jobs, even though unemployment has made a little progress.
Washingtonians remain cautious about their job security, despite steady improvement of statewide hiring trends, according to data released today in the 4th Annual Washington State Workplace Confidence Survey.
The survey, conducted by Harris/Decima on behalf of Everest College, revealed that 33% of Washington workers were concerned about losing their job, similar to 2011 where 30% of respondents said they were concerned about losing their jobs.
Washington State’s unemployment rate remained flat at 8.3 percent for the months of February and March 2012. This equates to approximately 289,000 people who were unemployed and looking for work during that period, down from a peak of more than 365,000 in February 2010. Continue Reading
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Finding Washington, DC Jobs
June 13, 2008 by joel cheesmanA recent Robert Half International survey found that the number of Washington, DC jobs in the information technology industry is expected to increase next quarter. For years, this sector has remained relatively strong in the area, but the results of the survey are especially comforting at a time when thoughts of an economic recession are slowing down the growth of jobs in Washington, DC and elsewhere.
The survey found that 15 percent of Chief Information Officers are planning on creating Washington DC jobs in this sector sometime during the next quarter. Only 2 percent of the CIO’s who participated reported that they will be cutting jobs. The result is a net 13 percent gain in IT jobs in DC. Last quarter, Robert Half found that only 12 percent of employers in this sector had plans of increasing their payrolls.
