Category : Jobs and Career

What can you do with a Communications Degree? [infographic]

Nov 15, 2011|By: Mike|5 Comments

Pursuing a degree in communications will allow you to take your career in a number of different directions. Programs are designed to help students develop both written and verbal language skills to influence people and spread ideas. While effective communication can be applied to nearly any work environment, choosing an emphasis can help you find a job sooner after graduation… Continue reading “What can you do with a Communications Degree? [infographic]” »

America’s Most Thankless Jobs [infographic]

Oct 26, 2011|By: Craig|1 Comment

What is a thankless job? If you work hard, and your efforts consistently go unnoticed or you never hear a “thank you” for your hard day’s work — you might be have a thankless job. Thankless jobs become even more thankless when they are underpaid, disrespected, or overworked in hard conditions. In this graphic, we’ve … Continue reading “America’s Most Thankless Jobs [infographic]” »

Education Without Creativity Isn’t Enough

Oct 13, 2011|By: Joseph|Leave a comment

President Obama, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and other influential Americans have been pushing educators for more emphasis on STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in schools. After all, in our educational heyday (back in the space race days), America was leading the world in these fields. Since then, we’ve fallen behind many countries in … Continue reading “Education Without Creativity Isn’t Enough” »

Get a Bachelor’s Degree…in This Economy?

Jul 12, 2011|By: Nigel|1 Comment

Two things about unemployed graduate horror stories have remained constant: they always feature an over-educated bartender, and they are always wrong. Continue reading “Get a Bachelor’s Degree…in This Economy?” »

Online Degrees vs. Traditional Degrees

Jun 14, 2011|By: Nigel|1 Comment

Online colleges and universities are changing the face of education. With this change comes debate over the effectiveness of the education and the value of the degree. It’s a classic technology challenge. Should I spend my money on new technology, or wait for some sort of standard to exist? Beta vs. VHS. HDDVD vs. BluRay. … Continue reading “Online Degrees vs. Traditional Degrees” »

3 Things New Grads Should Do

Jun 10, 2011|By: Katherine|Leave a comment

It’s that time of year again – graduation. Some of you are just finishing high school and going off to college, and some of you are just finishing college and going off to…where? The somewhat obvious answer is “off to work,” but there are some other options. Here are a few: 1. Travel Once you … Continue reading “3 Things New Grads Should Do” »

Career Colleges Offer Retraining for Laid Off Employees

Jun 9, 2011|By: Nigel|Leave a comment

Description: These schools are private businesses that receive no direct government support. Examples are DeVry University, Strayer University and University of Phoenix. Pros: Flexible class schedules, online offerings and typically a focus on career skills. That can be important for those who need to work around family obligations and want to re-enter the workforce quickly. … Continue reading “Career Colleges Offer Retraining for Laid Off Employees” »

8 Ways to Spice Up Your Resume

Jun 7, 2011|By: Katherine|Leave a comment

Ever had a really bland meal at a restaurant and vowed never to go back? The same thing can happen to a bland resume and a potential employer if you’re not careful. The key to a resume is to grab their attention and keep it there. And this doesn’t mean scented paper or fancy graphics. … Continue reading “8 Ways to Spice Up Your Resume” »

Online Universities – 6 Questions to Ask

Jun 2, 2011|By: Nigel|Leave a comment

As online universities become more popular, the question often asked is if an online degree is the same as a physical classroom degree. Depending on your course of study, that really is going to be a factor of the school and subject matter. Accreditation is the most important factor when it comes to the value of a … Continue reading “Online Universities – 6 Questions to Ask” »

7 Simple Ways to Save Money in College

May 23, 2011|By: Katherine|1 Comment

For most young adults, college is your first foray into the world away from Mom & Dad…and into handling finances on your own. It may seem intimidating at first, but here are seven simple ways to help you save money. Continue reading “7 Simple Ways to Save Money in College” »

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