Month: February 2006

So You Thought You Wanted To Be A Teacher? It’s never easy when you realize that you went to school to get a degree and learn about something that you end up not liking. There are more people out there that dislike their job that you would think; many of them just don’t want to admit it. It’s hard to admit that you spent all that time (and money!) getting a degree and now you can’t stand what you are doing. Many people who go into teaching deal with this!… Read More

Why On Earth Would You Go Into Retail With A Business Degree? Sometimes, we pick a major or degree program because it sounds like the ideal degree for us. But, halfway through school, or perhaps even after graduation the realization hits us that we no longer want to do what we set out to do. Well, you need a job to pay the bills, so why not turn to retail? While many people do not consider retail a career, it can be a very lucrative career when you have a… Read More

Just about everyone has dreamt of being a rock star, a movie star, or even a world famous author but not very many people actually get to experience such a life. With the right college degree you can get pretty darn close to these people though, and you can make a decent living, as well. Many people find their way into the entertainment business on accident, but if you plan well you can end up there on purpose and succeed beyond your wildest imagination. You don’t have to have an… Read More

You Have Your Psychology Degree, Now What? Psychology can be an intimidating field to go into because it’s very competitive, you may have to think about insurance, dealing with sick people, and it costs a lot to get such a degree! Obtaining a psychology degree is probably your biggest achievement to date, so you should be excited about putting your education to good use with a job of your choice. There are many different directions you can take with a psychology degree under your belt; you just have to go… Read More

Don’t Know What To Do With Your English Degree? An English degree can guarantee you a great career if you know what you will do with it. Yet, many college graduates have a degree in English and aren’t quite sure what to do with it. Unfortunately, an English degree isn’t all that rare, so you won’t find that most employers stop in their tracks when they see that you’ve obtained such a degree. It’s not to say that graduating with such a degree isn’t an awesome achievement, you just need… Read More

Adapting To The Real World After College College students often get so wrapped up in the education process that they cannot see beyond their schooling and this can be a costly mistake. While the education process is important, you need to keep your eye on the prize, which is a great job that you believe you will love. Many college students struggle with the move from the college world to the “real world” of the world that requires them to put their education to good use. The real world often… Read More

What Employers Are Looking For During The Interview Process Interviewing can be difficult, but when you know what employers are looking for the task suddenly becomes manageable. Interviewing well is not just about experience, the ability to do the job, or the skills and education you have acquired it’s also about your ability to sell yourself to your prospective employer. While every employer has specific things that they are looking for in the way of past experience and education, almost all of them look for similar things in the people… Read More

Do You Really Want To Freelance? So many writers or those with journalism or English degrees decide that they want to work for themselves or as independent contractors for other people. Freelancing is a good idea in theory to most people, but it’s not as simple as it all seems. Freelancing provides many people with a source of pride and independence that they crave, but other people find that they feel lonely and overwhelmed and just can’t keep up. Freelancing is work just like everything else, but when you aren’t… Read More

Increase Your Earning Potential With Distance Learning Many people find that they need or want more education once they begin working, yet it can be difficult to fit in more education once you begin working. A lot of people usually settle for the job that they have, the position that they have, and maybe even the pay that they aren’t satisfied with because they don’t know how to fit in the education. Yet, there is a way to further your education without stressing, taking away time from your job or… Read More

Is The Workplace Really Welcoming To Women? Women in the career place have really made great strides in the last twenty to thirty years. Many still argue that women are not treated fairly in the workplace, but sadly this can be said about all minorities. The great thing is that today women can find their place in any career that they choose, as long as they have the motivation to succeed. Discrimination and glass ceilings are still very real, but if you know how to confront these issues you can… Read More

What To Do After Graduation What you do after graduation will depend on whether you already have a job or not. If you have a job you have certain decisions you need to make about whether or not you want to stay where you’re working and if you’ll want to ask for a raise. If you don’t have a job you need to get busy writing a resume and applying for jobs so you can start paying the bills. After graduation you’ll be looking at the beginning of your career… Read More

Continuing Education: Moving Up The Corporate Ladder Despite Your Age The workplace often gets less comfortable and more competitive as you get older, though it doesn’t seem like it would. With many careers now, employers are able to hire younger employees to do the same job, with more recent education, for less money. This is a great thing for employers, but this is a bad thing for established employees that may not be up to date with education though they have been working loyally for the company for years. Many… Read More

Staying Afloat In The Changing IT World Jobs in the IT or information technology field almost always guarantee decent salaries, constant work, and an interesting work environment so they are attractive to many college graduates. Unfortunately, the longer you work in the IT field the more you’ll realize that you can easily get lost in the shuffle as new people come in and have more knowledge about newer technologies, standards, and the future of the IT field. The great thing is that you can stay afloat in the IT world… Read More

Breaking Into Your Field Of Interest With Education And No Experience Getting a job after college can be a scary experience for just about everyone, especially if you have little or no experience in your field of interest. However, just because you do not have experience in your field doesn’t mean you should expect to get a less than satisfying job, you just need to plan ahead for every interview and put your best foot forward. Employers know that everyone has to start somewhere, and while most like to see… Read More

Break Out Of The Rookie Mold Breaking into the career of your choice can be difficult when you have had very little experience. College graduates are often thought of as the new kid or the rookie, but there are some things that you can do to avoid this label, because once you’ve been given this label it’s really hard to get rid of it, even if you aren’t the new kid anymore! Your best bet is to go in with the right attitude and avoid the new kid or rookie… Read More

Approaching Prospective Employers With Confidence A first impression is everything, and by the time you graduate from college and head out into the real world you know this. When you are ready to land your dream job, or even a job that will lead to your dream job, you need to be confident. Sometimes, education isn’t what it’s all about. Some of the most well educated people are not at all confident and they have a hard time finding a job. You need to know yourself and your best attributes… Read More