What’s in a job? You come to work each day, perform your daily tasks, break for lunch, finish your projects, and commute back home. Does it really matter where you’re working and who’s paying you?
Yes, say the experts. It matters a lot...
Careers & the Job Market
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The average median salary for young workers with a bachelor degree is $45,000, as reported by 2009 data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).[i]
Depending on where you live and how much money you’re planning to pay...
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As a creative person, the last thing you want to do is “sell out” and work for the man. Your art is sacred and no one can out a price on it… until reality sets in and you realize “selling out” actually means “paying the bills.” Luckily, there are...
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When it comes to job security, how would you rate your current employment situation? Will you still be a valued worker next month? Next year? If you’re something less than confident, you’re not alone.
Twenty-three percent of working...
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Job Insecurities: Without More Education, 1 in 4 Believe They Lack Staying PowerWorried that your current skills may not be enough to compete or sustain your career? If so, results of the September 2011 eLearners.com Career...
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(See also the companion reference: Associate Degrees)
From 1999 to 2009, the number of students completing associate degrees increased by more than 40 percent. Once perceived as second-tier, “night school” degrees, the 2-year credential...
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Job opportunities in the renewable energy field are growing faster than average Applicants from various professional, education backgrounds can succeed in green industries Training and experience in green technology is valuable to...Read More About: Moms and Dads Are Snagging Jobs in Green Industries -
As challenging as choosing a career can be, sometimes choosing a track within that career can be even tougher. Education is certainly no exception. Many education majors have found limited job opportunities as classroom teachers, or have tried...
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