Community college teaching is one of the highest rated jobs in terms of job satisfaction that exists. In a recent industry survey, approximately 85% of community college teachers said they were satisfied or highly satisfied with their occupation. One reason the job is so satisfying is that the faculty member gets to discuss and [...]

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Higher education has a secret weapon – the short-term certificate. Certificates are between 16-20 credits and can be completed anywhere from 3-12 months. They can give your career a boost without spending a lot of time and money. Certificates are viable options for people who do not want to complete four year degrees, but want [...]

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While the ivory covered towers and students hanging on your every soap-boxed word may sound alluring to most, the drawbacks of becoming a college professor cannot be ignored.  Gone are the days of easy, tenured positions as today’s candidates for careers in academia are faced with competition, unengaged dissertation advisers and insecurity. Most people view [...]

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In the past, working from home was only for the lucky few who worked for organizations that allowed their personnel to telecommute. Other than that, the work from home industry was filled with a lot of big dreams and empty promises. Advertisements were often found in the back of magazines and newspaper classified ads promising [...]

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Technology is more intertwined in our lives than ever. It has also integrated itself into the business landscape. No longer is technology separate from business. In fact, technology now often drives business. With that in mind, the hottest tech careers are combining skills in business, management, and IT. Let’s take a look at some tech [...]

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We have all heard the advantages to using technology, both in and out of the classroom or on and off the job, but what about the downside?  Research studies show that overusing technology can go either way.  It can help but it can also hurt. Below are some disadvantages that may arise from over-using technology. [...]

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It seems that apps are all the rage these days. It’s like there’s an app for virtually everything. While it’s easy to get wrapped up into a mean game of Angry Birds there are some excellent apps that will help you get organized and be more productive. This is essential for everyone – especially busy [...]

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This down economy has spurred a renewed interest in going back to college for many people. With the average tuition rate skyrocketing through the roof, it is that much more important for people to choose a major wisely that will parlay into a job upon graduation. The term “recession proof jobs” has become a buzzword [...]

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The iPad was initially seen as an over glorified toy by critics when it first came out in January of 2010. Since then it has sold untold millions of units and has no signs of slowing down. The iPad currently has nearly 85% of the tablet market. Some of its most ardent supports and heaviest [...]

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The more things change the more they stay the same. There has been little change to this list since about 2005 so that shows the same majors that have been in demand and pay well do not vary that much. So what we mean by “best” major is the best paying undergraduate degrees. The statistics [...]

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Management consulting has come back into vogue since a decline in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, and is now a great career for the right person. Management consulting has its roots as far back as the 1800’s. It also has strong ties with the academic world since many of the world’s top consulting firms [...]

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New and interesting degree programs are springing up all the time. One of the newer degree programs combines communications, digital technology, and English in an exciting major known as Digital Technology and Culture. The program is designed to help students understand a variety of media platforms as well as their cultural impacts that they have [...]

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In todays down economy many people are choosing to go back to school to get their master’s degree. In fact, a recent study done by the Wall Street Journal says that the number of people getting a master’s degree is at an all-time high. So if you’re deciding on going back to school and get [...]

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With the growing fear of online fraud and identity theft, the field of information security continues to expand.  Organizations hold onto valuable information, sometimes personal, that if compromised by a hacker could pose a lot of problems. Possessing a degree in information security is valuable and may land you a job in nearly any industry [...]

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Certificate programs are for people who already have a career and need to update or refine their skills, or need job training to earn an entry level career or change career paths. So what are the job prospects like for the most popular certificate programs? Read on to find out. Health Care Certificates There are [...]

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