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America's education system is great. With government interventions like Federal Aide (FAFSA) any student regardless if they are rich or poor has a chance to go to college. For example, I am able to get my college education completely paid for off of scholarships and federal Pell Grants due to my lower income bracket I fall in.
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Congratulations! You have just completed your four year degree at that prestigious University. At some point someone told you the big lie: "College is a time for intellectual exploration" and you believed them.
Graduate School for the Creative Soul
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Growing up in my family, there was a firm belief that only a few career options existed in life. These were: teaching, business and sales, medicine, and law. The former two were my parents' careers, and the latter two the only acceptable alternatives.
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I started my MBA at the same school where I received my undergraduate degree. At the time, I did not feel as if I had a lot of options as far as school choices due to my undergrad GPA. During my undergrad years, I placed more value on life experiences than I did on doing my homework, which resulted in me having a less than stellar GPA.
When I chose to being an MBA program, I did so with the expectation the classes would prove to be challenging.
Career Options in Finance
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Are you graduating from high school, or are you a college student faced with career decisions? Choose a career option in a field that you will enjoy. Many people enjoy working with money. If you feel at home in the financial kingdom you should consider some of these careers recommended by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
If you like keeping track of money, consider a career in accounting.
What No One Told Me When I Was Your Age
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I have been out of college for three years and am currently considering, seriously, returning for my Masters degree. In embarking on this adventure, I have come across a few things that I wish someone had told me.
Get Out and Get Hired
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When trying to find a new job it is important to have professional self conduct. You will want to start with your appearance.
Keep Your Eye on the Big Picture
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Many people tell me they can't be self employed for two reasons: money and discipline. They are afraid to be without the regular, weekly paycheck. My feeling is that if you cover #2, the discipline, you've covered #1.
5 Video Resumes Tips
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I was at a recruiting seminar recently and one of the topics covered was video resumes. After viewing a few of the samples shown, immediately a list of what should - and should not be done - came to mind.
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One of the hottest topics of national interest [recently] has been the mass pet food recall issued by the Menu Foods company, manufacturers of canned and similarly packaged wet food for cats and dogs.
And How it Became a Monster
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The best way to get people to buy things is to get them to like them. For the PR practitioner representing a "hot-topic" item such as nuclear power, gaining acceptance and likeability is tantamount to the success of the industry.
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When it comes to looking for a job sometimes it pays to be "old school." Whether you are applying for a position as a corporate CEO or the stock clerk at your local office supply store, how you present yourself will determine whether or not you get the job.
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Nursing is a hugely rewarding career that can also be very demanding. It takes an individual that has excellent communication skills, works effectively with others and above all shows patience, understanding and is empathetic.
As the need for nurses increases so does the need for Graduate level nurses.
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Throughout your college career there will be many opportunities to speak with professors. But this should not be considered a simple thing; in no way should you compensate your own identity and your own dignity in a conversation with your educational superior.
Earn Your Master's Degree in Everything!
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Research tells us that an active mind is a healthy mind, and what better way to keep your mind active than learning and discussing everything under the sun? Do you need to learn about Retirement Planning or Tectonic Plates?
How Mommy Went Back to School Without Losing Her Mind
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A lot of people have vague plans to continue their formal education, but not many find the time, money and opportunity to fulfill their academic goals. It is tough to go back to school when you have a job, a spouse, children and hobbies.
What You May Want to Consider
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When you decide to go back to school after a few years away from a school enviroment, your mind may boggle at the number of alternatives that are available these days. Three of the mainstream alternatives for adult learners are:
Distance Education- learning in an online or mail order class enviroment where the student may be a distance from their classes.
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On the first day of classes throughout your whole college career, you will receive a syllabus. The syllabus will be your Bible for every class you take from freshman year to senior year. Your professors give out these 1-3 (or more) page documents to tell you about them, what is expected of you, and what you'll be studying throughout the semester.
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Some writers write for the thrill of expressing their thoughts on paper and being creative. Some want to make money off their writing, and in order to that, you have to get published. There are plenty of career opportunities in the world of publishing, but in my opinion, freelance writing is one of the best options because of the flexibility.
Outsourcing
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OUTSOURCING AND IT'S IMPACT ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKERS
OutsourcingAnd it's Impact on Information Technology WorkersMonique ColbertResearch and Strategic CommunicationsBusiness 531
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How are Organizations Benefiting from Outsourcing?
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Have you thought about writing a book? Have you already completed your manuscript, but you aren't sure how to get from there to a book that is ready to be marketed? Have you developed have a marketing plan to sell your book?
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The commom understanding of the phrase "computer literacy" has been the idea that one has basic familiarity with computers or one is educated, instructed and learned with respect to computers. What does this mean for today's job applicants?
Information About Choosing a Career in Planning
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While on summer break and after graduations, many students will be thinking about the best career path for them. One of the best careers is a career in planning. Here reference is being made to urban, city and regional planning.
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Initially when you begin to look in the direction of success and career planning you must first establish your purpose. I believe we all come into this life with a specific purpose a definitive thing that we are supposed to accomplish.
Recently, I have read a couple of articles about temporary agencies. In one, the author said that temp agencies don't offer benefits, but they do. In the other, the author lamented that once one finds a certain type of position, applies with the agency, gets tested and interviewed, the jobs seem to dry up. I can testify to the truth of this statement; however, seem is the operative word here.
First, let me deal with the issue of benefits. As a member of Generation X, I have worked for temporary agencies, off and on, for twenty years. It's true that in the 1980s, temp agencies didn't offer medical and dental benefits. Of course, times were different back then. Finding permanent placement was easier and the job market was more stable. Today, unfortunately, no job is secure. One thing temporary agencies have always offered is paid vacations and holidays after the employee has accumulated a certain number of hours. For some agencies, it takes about six months of continuous working at a forty-hour per week job for the employee to become eligible for paid holidays. As with most employers, temp agencies require the employee to work the day before and the day after the holiday. Naturally, if the holiday is on a Friday, the employee has to show up for work on Monday in order to get paid for the holiday. It takes close to a year to accumulate enough hours for a one week paid vacation. That's about how long it would take if a client company hired the employee from the temp agency.
Now, let's talk about the medical benefits. I don't know when temp agencies started offering insurance benefits, but I do know that when I started temping again four years ago, I was given an application for full coverage to include accident and life insurance. It was amazing. It's one of the reasons I didn't mind working as a temporary while I pursued my degree in journalism. The nice thing about this coverage is it takes effect with your first paycheck from the agency. Another good thing is that a letter is sent out if two weeks go by without any insurance premiums being deducted from the employee's paycheck. The letter informs the employee that coverage will cancel on a certain date unless payment is reestablished. One agency I worked for even had a COBRA plan to cover the employee if too much time passed between assignments. This includes being hired by a client company. Because it takes time for benefits to go into effect, the COBRA plan keeps the employee fully covered until the new insurance benefits begin. That takes care of the issue of temporary agencies and benefits. Now let's move on to the issue of the seemingly non-existent job opportunities.
I know only too well the frustration of applying to work for an agency only to find that the job that brought me in "doesn't meet your skill set." Sometimes I had to pass on jobs because I don't have a car and the clients were unaccessible by public transportation. One way to combat the frustration of what seems to be the temp agencies' version of the bait-and-switch routine is to register with several different agencies. It also helps to post a resume to as many Internet job search Web sites as possible. Check the Web sites of companies you'd like to work for and see if they accept online applications. I know many in my area not only accept online applications, but they also review resumes posted to their site before looking at other venues.
The more agencies there are searching for jobs that meet your skill set and sending your resume out to their clients the better. Another thing you have to do in regards to temp agencies is keep in touch. Call them every day no matter how much you feel like you're being a pest. You have to let them know that you are R.A.W. -- Ready, Able and Willing -- to work. On more than one occasion, I have been present in an agency office when a registered employee has turned down an assignment or requested to be removed from one for what to the agency seem to be frivolous reasons. This is why you have to take the initiative and let them know that you're not going to turn an assignment down because the client company doesn't offer "Casual Fridays" or lacks an on-site cafeteria. When you go to work for a client company, you are representing the temp agency so they want to send out the most qualified and the most reliable people they possibly can. I know from experience that the more cooperative, reliable and hardworking you are, the more willing the agency will be to keep you working. If you like short-term assignments, they'll get them for you. But be prepared to stay longer if the client needs you. I often went to a client company with the belief that I would only be needed for two weeks and discovered that they wanted me to stay longer. I also had one client call the agency and request me specifically when a temp was needed to help out. That's a real self-esteem booster.
I know going through the application and testing process with a temp agency is time consuming, but it's worth it if you really want to find the job and the company that suit you best.
Yes, it Really is that Simple. If You Want to Improve Your Grades, You Need to Improve Those Study Skills
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Choose a specific place to study and get the materials you'll need to use while you study.
What Are You Going to Do After Your Graduation?
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So, you've made it through college. You survived all those late night study sessions and final exams. You now have your diploma in your hand and you're ready to go out in the world to live and work like the rest of us.
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As C-level positions go, the job of the Chief Compliance Officer, or CCO, is arguably the most interesting. A CCO is responsible for ensuring that his or her corporation stays in compliance with federal and state regulations.
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Did you know that temporary employment may be one of the best ways to land a permanent job? It is true. I know it may sound weird, but here are several reasons and tips that will help you receive the full benefits from temporary employment.
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Math is not just the only thing with which you can organize a solution. You must also be a problem solver when it comes to bagging that promotion. What better way to solve a problem than by doing it old school style?!
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It's commonly held wisdom that job hunters should "follow their dreams" or "pursue their passion" when looking for work. Sounds great when you read it in a book, or hear it from a counselor tucked away in some school.
The Educational Process of a Seasoned Dame
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To me, effective listening skills means being selective and it can make a huge difference in the effectiveness of the communication process, may it be professionally or personal.
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On Monday, one local school district in my area held a free seminar on social networking sites. At the seminar, parents got the opportunity to receive information about the websites their children are visiting. The goals were to establish a dialogue with parents on the issue, and make children more responsible when using the Internet. Hosts of the seminar stressed the importance of the dangers of certain websites, and how children need to be more responsible when it comes to their online activities.
This seminar on social networking sites gave parents the chance to learn how to search their children's online profile, how to block other users access to the site, and where to find information on one popular site. One parent said she learned so much that it will open communication between she and her children on social networking. Parents also asked questions about protection against the Internet and Internet bullying (feel free to teach me about the latter).
The school district has now created a social networking forum on its website to discuss social networking; it's free and monitored by the district. Here are some tips that were given to parents concerning social networking: talk to your children about what websites they are using, develop a family acceptable Internet use policy, and keep a computer in a public area in the home where your children can be monitored.
A world of connections and learning opportunities just waiting to be discovered
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Maybe you've already learned about the importance of joining associations and attending conferences in your current or previous line of work. If you haven't, then certainly there's a world of connections and learning opportunities just waiting to be discovered.
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If you have applied for a job in recent years you no doubt have been asked to submit to a background check. There are various things an employer may be looking for when they conduct these check, but they will usually be in line with the position you are applying for.
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Ambition is the fuel that can drive your career higher, allowing you to pick through obstacles, take on the big challenges, and go for spectacular wins at all stages of the game.
But ambition can also make a person just plain crazy.
Explore New Careers Without Risking Yours
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Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about the vocation you really wanted to enter but never did? Many of us start out in a line of work thinking it's temporary until we can get the job of our dreams.
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The job market is perpetually slow and professionals of all degrees and skills are looking for a way to put themselves ahead of the rest. Resume writing isn't just something that needs to be done; it is also an art.
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The transition from high school to college is tough. First-time independence takes some students by surprise. But with the whirlwind of classes, parties, social events, and new responsibilities, the pace of life tends to keep the typical college student busy enough to adapt easily.
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The time after college graduation is a confusingly overwhelming one. On the one hand, you're so excited to be out 'on your own', making your own decisions, free from the barriers of the classroom.
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The great American author Sinclair Lewis made a huge impact on writing and writers alike. His prose remains with us today as "classic" - something that will never go out of style. Once, this author was asked to give a lecture on writing to college students.
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If you've decided to make a career out of freelance writer, you may find yourself struggling to really hone down the right markets. Freelance writing can give you multiple benefits, including the flexibility to be as creative as you like.
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Since the early 1980s, I've been freelancing as a writer and pseudo graphic artist. My experience has taken me through the ups and downs of the creative world, but I must say, it's been a joyride all along.
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Congress has passed a measure to raise the minimum wage for the first time in ten years, reports The New York Times.
Getting a Graduate Degree Disqualifies You from Obtaining a Job
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Have you ever heard the words: " You need to go to College in order to succeed in life and be able to get a higher paying job in the future". Well, I have, and I did for many years, until I finished graduate school.
I was a recent graduate of Law School and the first thing that happened was that I had to wait more than 3 months to take my bar and after that more than 6 months to finish with the bar admission. I started looking for a job as an assistant in my field so I could get some experience, sent resumes everywhere and weeks passed and passed and no one called. I began to think about doing some networking with people in my field of study and guess what I found out in most of my conversations, that Attorneys and government agencies would not want to hire me because I already have a degree.
Based on their opinion, there were two common factors against me: first, Attorneys and Agencies know that my stay would be transitional until I am able to get the license and secondly they would have to pay me more than a person that did not finish Law School or have a degree as a Paralegal.
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Many workers believe that the minimum wage laws in the United States need a serious makeover, particularly in those states where the minimum wage has not risen above that of the federal statute. Some states are taking matters into their own hands to protect their workers with the rising standards of living, while others are still stuck in $5.15 land.
If you are looking for the best place to work for minimum wage, you aren't alone.
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Sooner or later the time will come when the old career will no longer be challenging, or quite possibly the financial benefits and security of the career may have been diminished due to downsizing, layoffs, or organizational restructuring.
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If you are thinking of a career change or if you are trying to lay out a tangible career plan for yourself, there are several important things to consider.
Step One - Self Assessment
Self-Assessment is an important first step in considering where you are currently and discovering what direction you would like to go in the future.
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What is it like to be an intern? Is it always a rewarding opportunity? In this article, I will be discussing what my experience as an intern was like.
Being an intern was an interesting experience.
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You don't have to be top of your class or a great athlete to get free money for college. You also don't have to be a certain age or a minority. All you have to do is get organized, research, and apply...
Creating a Website for Your Field is One of the Best Ways to Boost Your Credibility
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One of the things I focus the most on in my job search techniques are how to build experience when you don't have much experience. It's an awful paradox, the great Catch 22 of the job search world, and it's especially vexing when you're trying to switch careers.
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Medical transcription is a challenging career, so job applicants must demonstrate their competence by completing pre-employment tests for prospective employers. Choosing the best possible training program is vital to your success in testing and on the job, and it's important to do your homework before signing a contract with any school.
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With the expansion of cable and satellite television and broadband internet, the advertising field has grown by leaps and bounds over the last ten years. Advertising account managers, public relations representatives, and professionals who sell print ads, digital space, or broadcast time remain in high demand.
But If You Really Want To..
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Journalism school is that hard-to-find mixture of desperation, ambition, and walking around with a big camera. It is not for the faint of heart, but neither is the profession, so if you make it through journalism school with a decent portfolio, you can probably make it as a reporter.
Journalism is a liberal arts degree, which basically means that you don't have to take math if you don't want to.
A Viable Alternative for Many, Community Colleges Deserve a Second Look
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One of those accepted trains-of-thought that as a kid I never seemed to argue with was the perception that "after you graduate from high school, you'll go to college!" In a family that had its roots deeply set in a blue-collar work ethic, "going to college" was what separated those who "have it" and those who "didn't." Never mind that in order to "have it" my father had to get a second mortgage or work three jobs or whatever it took to send me to school.
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This quick course in creativity is designed to give you a platform to stand on as we look at the various ways you can handle home, social and workplace situations, job-search details and career-path decisions.
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The internet has changed the way we do business, manage money and is becoming an increasingly popular and valid avenue to higher education. In recognition of this medium as a source for revenue, colleges and universities are constantly adding innovative ways to increase their student population by offering online degrees.
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No matter how well a job search is going, it's always going to be an emotional roller coaster to some degree. The entire process is competitive, personal, and often geared toward rejection. So it's almost certain you're going to have some really up days and some really down days along the way to the job you want.
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In just a few weeks, college students will be packing their bags and heading to the land of the independence (well, in their minds anyway) and in the realm of academic world. For many students, this will be their first year in college and that means the learning lessons in life as well as school will begin.
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The crack down on immigration, the government's purposely slow pace of approving new immigrants and their bias against Muslim countries is forcing some companies to bypass the process all together. As corporations begin to find loop holes in the immigration policies the system will cease to work properly.
Make Sure You're Getting a Learning Experience and Not Just a Job
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At some point along the way, many college students supplement their classroom learning with internships. An internship is a way to gain practical, real world experience in the field you are studying, and maybe even earn a little money, college credit or both.
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Elicia Ausberry is a 23 year old James Madison University alumnus. She has recently been accepted to the prestigious College of William and Mary Law School to pursue her dream of practicing law. After years of hard work and dedication to her goals, Elicia is finally beginning her lifelong journey in the legal field.
Tips for New College Students
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Going to college can be a life altering experience. There will be many new experiences in your life that will be happening fast. Now you will be responsible for doing everything on your own now and sometime it hard to adjust to all these new experiences.
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With the high demand of a growing need for those to work in the medical field, the medical educational field is also growing. According to Virginia College Online, their career programs that are related to medical and medical business fields are growing to be one of the most popular fields that are chosen by online degree seeking students.
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Your doctor says you need a blood test. However, as the phlebotomist comes toward you with her needle to draw your blood, you feel your senses go as you begin to faint.
Your car starts making funny noises and your mechanic starts rattling of words and phrases you are sure he is making up, all of which amounts to thousands of dollars in repairs.
You've been called to the principal's office and tears begin to roll down your face as your heavy footsteps make their way to the door.
To put it bluntly, some people have jobs that make it difficult for us to see beyond our own fears.
Get Your Degree in Broadcast Journalism in Boston
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Everyone, at one time in their lives, dreams of what it would be like to be the person they are listening to on the radio or watching on the television. There are schools in Boston offering courses with lessons in all phases of the Broadcasting Industry, behind the camera as well as in front.
A Guide on Budgeting and Finances for Recent Grads
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If you're a new college graduate, chances are you are entering the workforce for the first time and are making only an entry-level salary. Making only an entry level salary can be both stressful and overwhelming, especially if you do not have your finances in order.
U.S. Companies' Demand for Domestic Computer Programmers and it Workers Keep Growing
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The demand for computer programmers in the United States isn't shrinking. It isn't even stagnant. It's growing. Surprised?
Despite the offshoring of IT jobs in recent years, the job outlook for computer programmers is strong.
Digging Deeper into Your Memory Can Unleash the Real Strengths of Your Career
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Writing a resume can be a daunting task. There you are sitting in front of a computer screen wracking your brain to think of what you've done that really matters and is worth bragging about from years or even decades ago.
It's enough to drive anyone crazy.
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At the age of 23, I'd like to think I could take on the world. However, the monumental milestone that is supposed to have prepared you to do just that is the very thing that proved my own theory completely and utterly wrong.
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This past month I have had one clear goal in regards to this Reserves thing. I have tried to explore and learn as much as possible about my career options in the Army Reserve, without actually signing on to a darn thing quite yet.
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"Technology is any high-tech equipment, tools, or operating methods designed to make work more efficient" (Robbins & DeCenzo, 2004, p.34). Computer technology is the activity of designing and constructing and programming computers.
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It's stated that a philosophical doctorate or a PhD for short is the highest level of certification you can achieve. You have your AA, AS, BA, BS, MBA, JDs, and your PhDs. PhDs are needed for getting into certain job markets and obtaining certain job positions.
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Arise helps you to establish a balance between your work and life by picking and choosing when and how much you want to work. Arise also allows you to establish more trust, not only with the people with whom you work but also in the companies your represent.
What I've Learned During My Job Search
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Allow me to bring you up to speed. I have 117 resumes (that I know of) gathering dust in the offices of companies across the country. Now that I think of it, a healthy percentage have likely been shredded by now.
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Cover letters are to accompany a resume when applying for a job. The purpose of the cover letter is to get an interview. So many people will spend forever perfecting the perfect resume. Then blow it all by submitting a lousy second rate cover letter.
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My first day of internship with the 14th Circuit Court Judge Facemire was the first time I had ever set foot in a courtroom. The tall ceiling and hard benches were my home for the month of May and the people I'd only seen from around the community would become my friends.
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Culinary Arts is a very popular and lucrative field. Just turn on the television and you will see many popular personalities and professional Chefs sharing classic recipes, as well as the newest and most popular cuisines.
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According to a press release from comScore, in which they presented results of a study on social networking websites, several of the most popular sites have experienced extreme growth over the past year.
The biggest and most well known website, MySpace, brought in more than 114 million visitors older than 15 from around the world in June 2007, which is a 72 percent increase from June 2006.
Facebook experienced a stunning growth of 270 percent, going from 14 million visitors in June 2006 to 52.2 million visitors in June 2007.
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A study just released by the University of Chicago, just in time for the labor day holiday, shows that Americans are really happy at work, for the most part, anyway.
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A new study released by The U.S. Census Bureau revealed that the majority of Americans are still using their cars and driving alone when commuting to work. The report, released on June 13, included data from the American Community Survey, where the work commute habits of employed Americans was evaluated during the course of 2005.
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Companies that want to ensure their employees are satisfied and productive with their jobs will strive to learn more about employee attitudes. Furthermore, employees must also possess knowledge about the desires of their companies.
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Teaching ESL, or English as a second language, can be a rewarding experience for those seeking a teaching job and a chance to explore other parts of the world, like Korea. Korea is one of the most popular countries to teach English in because of the possibility to save lots of money due to low taxes and living cost; a high demand for ESL teachers and tutors; and a chance to experience one of the most unique mixtures of Western and Asian cultures and traditions.
Memoirs of a Graduate Student: The University of Memphis
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As I approach the last semester of my three years in graduate school, I must congratulate myself for not going completely insane since I entered the program. The finish line is fast approaching and since it is near, I can bluff and say that it was easy as one, two, three.
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So - you want to be a substitute teacher?
Of all the jobs in education, substitute teaching is one of the most difficult and challenging. On the other hand, unless you are a felon (or have gotten on the bad side of some school administrator), getting substitute teaching jobs is a simple matter - and these jobs offer far more variety and flexibility than any other job in education.
Regardless of whether you are seeking substitute or contract employment however, the credential process is the same.
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A whopping 85% percent of Americans aren't living their dream, according to a recent study examined on MSN.com. As we "mature," it seems we gravitate toward stability and salary instead of the whimsical aspirations we held on to as kids.
Who Really Wants to Be an Assistant Editor?
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Every May, the workforce's ranks swell with a fresh batch of newly minted, hyper-talented, and frighteningly enthusiastic writers. While these graduates rightly claim to be gifted poets, essayists, and novelists, those not immediately blessed with MFA assistantships will likely find themselves clamoring for any run-of-the-mill entry-level editorial or reporting job.
Get a Good Paying Job with No Degree Required
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After digging through some research from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the highest paid jobs that don't require a college degree. Most of the jobs were compiled by the highest median hourly wage, some by average rates.
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Interior designers love to get the most out of their projects. Whether they work on residential, commercial, manufacturing, lodging, or healthcare buildings, these design professionals are proud of the aesthetics, functionality, and efficiency of their interior designs.
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Funding your graduate education is very different from undergrad. Graduate assistantships allow students to exchange work for financing their education. In general, assistantships are available from well-funded departments in disciplines that produce scholarly work.
You Can't Count on the Interviewer to Ask What Needs to Be Said
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Job interviews are essentially sales calls. Done properly, you communicate what strengths you bring to the job and how you'll benefit the organization. But while that's fine in theory, in reality interviews differ from sales calls in one key respect: You, the job search "salesperson," ask few questions in the exchange.
That's the exact opposite of good salesmanship.
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According to the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA), it can take up to fifteen years and more than $500 million to discover, cultivate, approve and release a new drug. The pharmaceutical industry is booming and will never go out of business because we will always need new drugs and medicines to keep the world healthy.
Is an Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing Right for You?
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If you are a writer, and that is your passion, you may have at one time or another in your academic career considered enrolling in a Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative writing. If you are a writer, you know the competitiveness of the MFA programs.
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SMC (Specialty Merchandise Corporation), located in California, is best known for their infomercials about how to have your own home-based business through them. It's pretty simple they claim--you get an account, buy some catalogs, and then start selling.
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Everyone knows going to college isn't the cheapest thing in the world. College students look for creative ways to save money and have fun while they study hard. When you work hard to pay the huge tuition bill; you appreciate the grades and diploma all the more.
MySpace is Holding Me Hostage
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A while back, I did what every person in my immediate social circle seemed to be doing and signed up with a MySpace account. It seemed fun, unique and a way to keep up with friends and perhaps find some friends that I had lost touch with.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Cast and Crew of a Popular Series
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For several years past years I have played a small ongoing "background" acting role on each episode of TV's "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." ("Background actor" is what some people know also as "extra".) The show is filmed entirely in New York City, as are the other two "Law & Order shows.
Talking to People in the Job You Aspire to is a Great Foundation for a Job Search
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Imagine if you could take a live, first-person look at different jobs, talking to the people in those fields one-on-one. You'd find out exactly what it's like to work in the profession and the tricks for getting in -- the inside line.
Decided on Toxicology as a Graduate Program.. What Next?
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Toxicology is a multidisciplinary area of science which encompasses many subject areas. A future in toxicology requires careful planning and foresight.
√ Plan your career
• What kind of degree would you like to pursue?
Learn How to Build a Successful Post-graduate Career Strategy
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When you are a college student, life is great. You can wake up late, sleep through a couple lectures, hang out with your friends, grab some pizza, party that night, and then do it all over again.
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While some students would love to enjoy college life forever, others are looking for ways to earn their college degree faster. Whether it's for monetary or time reasons, there are definitely some benefits to earning your college degree faster.
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For me the choice is clear: both! Keep in mind that I am offering you my experience with these social networks as a single mother in her mid-forties. This single mother of five finds both sites to offer positive experiences, however in different ways.
My reason for posting to MySpace is to bring my poetry to a broader audience than the writers site of which I am a member.
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We are often told that any college can provide you with the same quality education. While this may be true to a certain extent, there are certain colleges which may be able to help you land your dream job quicker than other colleges.
What You Say Can Hurt Your Job-hunting Chances
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Finally, a recruiter responded to your resume. It's been on Monster and CareerBuilder forever, and you've responded to hundreds of ads.
Following are three rules to follow when you've got a recruiter on the phone.
