Online Vs. Offline Degrees
Online college degrees are much less expensive than traditional degrees, and many people thank that their quality is actually better. What do you think? Via: Get a Real Degree
Career Growth: Is It Time to go Back to School?
When most people think about the right time to go to college, they think about those formative years right after high school. Going back to school can be a great idea for many different people, though. Maybe you are looking for a new job? Maybe you are a person in a career who wants to…
HR versus the Hiring Manager
I’d like to talk a bit this time about the role of the Human Resources department (commonly known as HR) versus the Hiring Manager, in regards to the hiring process. I’ve found there is a lot of confusion on the part of applicants as to exactly who does what and this can make a difference…
The Pros and Cons of Working in Insurance Sales
A job in insurance sales could be highly lucrative and enjoyable, or an utter catastrophe, depending on your personality, drive, and values. You could be setting your hours, working on your own terms, selling insurance and making a good living doing it. For many, this is a reliable source of income and a fine career…
How to Find a Job in Public Finance
Although the financial markets remain very much in flux, and many of the world’s economies have yet to fully recover from the economic downturn of the past few years, a career in finance is still a very wise and often lucrative choice. If you graduate with a business degree and manage to also complete an…
Different Career Options in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
In today’s incredibly difficult job market, the savvy professional will identify growth industries and build a career path within one. There are no guarantees that the job you’re in today will be there tomorrow, and no contract is unbreakable. But you can give yourself a great shot to remain employed if you work within an…
Six Tips for Job Finding This Season
There has been a serious job crisis in the United States for the last few years, and it is no longer unusual to spend several months to even several years unemployed. Unemployment is a fairly perilous state, and if you have been unemployed for a while, you may be feeling a little bit despairing. How…
The Pros and Cons of Working As a Stock Market Analyst
If you have a head for business and a way with numbers, chances are you’ve thought about working in the financial world. And one of the most demanding yet rewarding jobs in this sector is that of a stock market analyst. Basically, your job is to watch the stock market, to review how stocks move…
The 5 Best Jobs in Tech
The technology industry is one that’s constantly growing, changing, and evolving. To cast your lot in with the tech industry is to pretty much acknowledge that your career is going to see a lot of change, and that you’re going to have to be something of a lifelong learner if you intend to keep up….
Career Choice for Early Birds and Night Owls
Would you rather get up early and get work out of the way so you can enjoy your day, or are you the type to function best after the sun sets? Finding the type of employment right for your needs and your natural habits could help to make it easier to go to work each…
The Pros and Cons of a Career in Forensic Science
A career in forensic science has become an increasingly popular choice for the best and brightest students heading off to college. While working on scientific inquiries that help solve crimes and solidify legal proceedings is certainly a noble enterprise all on its own, much of this popularity has stemmed from the vast number of television shows that…
How to Get the Most out of Attending a Job Fair
This post continues my advice on how to get the most out of attending a job fair. My final piece of preparation advice is to research the dress code. Frequently, the web site for the job fair will have a suggested dress code. It may be “business casual” or even “dress or interview attire”. If…