Recently, the Department of Labor released their list of the top jobs for women in 2012. Some of their picks might surprise you! Here are some of the positions on their list: Post-Secondary Teacher Anthropologist Oceanographer Natural Sciences Manager Clergy Member Jobs were ranked by factors such as expected growth in the coming years, median […]
How to Get the Job You Want – Without a College Education
You don’t always need four+ years to get a great job. Depending on the industry that interests you, sometimes you can get a start with just an associate’s degree, or even just a high school diploma. You have to be realistic – if you want to be a doctor, you need a college education (several […]
Perfect Jobs for Self-Proclaimed Geeks
I’m a self-proclaimed geek. I love Doctor Who, video games, reading, and lots of other nerdy activities. So, today, I thought I’d give you some career paths you can consider if you’re a geek too! Many people who enjoy these types of activities get a job in IT, but there are other options as well, […]
Jobs to Keep You in Shape
Earlier this month, I talked about how working at a gym might be a great job option, since many facilities hire workers to help with the influx of gym-goers attempting to stick to their resolutions for the new year. But what if you have a resolution to get (or stay) in shape yourself? There are […]
Top Salaries by College Degree
If earning a high salary is important to you, there are certain degrees that can help you achieve that goal. Finding a high-paying job is easier with education in one of these fields. Here are some of the best-paying jobs by starting salary, according to CBS Moneywatch: Petroleum engineering – $93,000 Chemical engineering – $64,800 […]
Top 20 Highest Paying Jobs in America
If you are looking for a higher paycheck, CNBC had a great story recently about the highest paying jobs in America. As you may know, we have an entire section on six-figure jobs, from medical to legal to business to aviation…and more! According to the CNBC piece, health care jobs dominated their list of the […]
Best Careers for Growth, Work-Life Balance & Social Impact
Kiplinger columnist Marty Nemko recently profiled 13 professions that she believes are the best bet for the next decade, based on three factors: Ability to have at least a middle class income Socially redeeming value — i.e. no tobacco execs on this list Work-life balance — reasonable hours, positive work environment, etc. Status — these […]
High Paying Jobs without College Degree
Are you stuck in a low-paying job? Frustrated that you work so hard, but earn so little? If so, you need to ask yourself: Has the time come to make a career change? If so, what’s holding you back? Is it a lack of a college degree? While more Americans are earning their BA than […]