Choosing a career is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make in your life. Finding a good career fit leads to better physical, mental, and financial well-being. It’s good to research companies, careers, and majors but it is equally, if not more important, to see how your skills, personality, and interests play into [...]

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For most students, especially adult learners, the reason for going to college is to secure a job that provides a livable wage and a sense of satisfaction. The one department that can help you meet that goal is the career services office at the school you attend. Nearly every school has a career services office [...]

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For many people, the point of going to college is to get a great job that will provide economic stability, financial prosperity, and happiness. You learn several specific skills in college depending on your major. Accounting, math, teaching, marketing, and computer science are just some of the specific skills graduates learn. But there is a [...]

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In today’s tough economy it is hard enough to get an interview. You want to make sure you take full advantage of the opportunity because you may not get another chance for quite some time. There are many highly qualified people looking for work right now all of who look great on paper. So the [...]

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In the world if online colleges and universities accreditation is a huge deal. People want to make sure they attend a school that offers programs that have been analyzed by a neutral party to make sure content is solid and the degree is recognized by employers and other institutions. Accreditation means the school and its [...]

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  You’ve probably heard the statistics that say you can bank on earning at least $1 million more in lifetime earnings or that a master’s degree is worth an additional $1.3 million, but that sort of general statement can be misleading. That would be like saying all stocks will earn you a 12% return on [...]

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  The governmental office of The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the number of job openings that are likely to occur during the ten year period of 2008-2018. The numbers are based on the estimated openings caused by new jobs being ceated and existing jobs being vacated due to retirement. Based upon their projections here [...]

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The vast majority of people cannot afford t pay for school out of pocket so what’s a person to do if they want to attend college but don’t have the money to do so? The answer is financial aid. There are a lot of myths about financial aid that keep people from applying for it. [...]

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  How to Reach your Learning Goals Everyone starts out with the best intentions of reaching their goals. But why do so many people fall short? Research shows that we often need more than just desire to accomplish something. We need a specific goal that will keep us on track when things start to get [...]

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  People are the greatest asset to any organization. The most successful organizations understand that hiring the best and brightest people is the key to organizational success. That’s why in recent years college majors such as Organizational Leadership and Leadership Studies have exploded. The academic world has responded to employers’ cry for great leaders. Some [...]

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  There are few careers that allow people to be creative while providing an excellent salary and benefits. That is why a career as a graphic designer has long been a popular choice. If you are interested in a career as a graphic designer read on to find out the educational requirements as well as [...]

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Atlanta is known as the business hub of the south and has one of the largest concentrations of Fortune 500 companies than any other city in the nation.  With so many businesses and lucrative companies, Atlanta offers a wide range of job opportunities and internships. Impressive corporations are headquartered in Atlanta and with these companies [...]

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The adage you can’t teach an old dog new tricks looks to be incorrect. New research shows that students over the age of 46 perform best in school. Education is no longer solely for young adults.  More and more professionals of all ages are returning to school for associate degree for business programs, continuing education [...]

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