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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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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It’s 2012 and an election year. Right now the GOP debate is in full gear as the Republican candidates are out there fighting for votes to become the nominee that will run against Barack Obama to become the next President of the United States. During election years there’s always a spike in interest when it [...]

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One of the most popular majors in college is psychology, but for many who have selected this field of study they do not know what avenue to take following graduation.  With the country in economic crisis and the competitive job market on the rise, it is important to research all aspects of career fields that [...]

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Recent reports are showing that amidst the economic downturn people are going back to school to get their master’s degree. A master’s degree can mean a big difference in pay and potential, but having one doesn’t mean your ticket is punched to the top automatically. Below we take a look at the worst master’s degrees [...]

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The iPad has already made an indelible mark on the legal profession, but it’s barely scratched the surface. As the iPad continues to evolve, it will certainly integrate itself into the legal profession in ways we can only imagine. The savvy law professional who leverages these advancements has much to be excited about. Work Out [...]

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We’ve all heard the horror stories about the guy with the history degree working as a clerk at the video store. Truth be told, there are some majors that make it more difficult to find a job and history is one of them. That doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t pursue it if you love the [...]

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Paralegals and legal assistants are vital members of a legal team. They typically work for small private attorneys in various sectors of the law industry. Approximately 70% of all paralegals and legal assistants work for private attorneys with the remaining working for corporate legal departments and various government agencies. The typical paralegal program takes one [...]

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Chances are you’ve probably seen the movie Jerry McGuire. In the movie Tom Cruise plays a successful – and then not so successful sports agent. His job is to represent professional athletes and get them the most lucrative contracts they can. By getting his clients the most lucrative contracts – he earns more in commission. [...]

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Headhunters are professionals that are hired by organizations to seek out the best applicants to fill a specific job opening within the company. Many recruiters are generalists and work to fill positions within a variety of industries. There is a growing trend of recruiters that are now becoming specialty recruiters that work within a specific [...]

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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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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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College is a place where you can learn about all kinds of subjects. Topics like economics, sociology, biology, and communications. But what about Harry Potter? Better yet, how would you like to go to class and listen to a lecture about Lady Gaga? This might sound like a practical joke, but these classes are real! [...]

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Communications is a fast growing degree. Traditionally it has been for people interested in going into news, radio, and journalism. Not anymore. Communications degrees are also sought after by those wanting to do consulting, writing, public relations, and marketing. Communications studies cover various communication theories and how it effects individuals and groups. Many organizations are [...]

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