Choosing a Career from a Variety of Interests

March 27th, 2011 @

Interests are important considerations when choosing a career. But what if you have too many interests? What if your interests are constantly changing? Choosing a career would be easy if everyone had one or two consistent interests. But most of us  have several interests that change throughout our lives. Focus on Personality and Values When [...]

Five Jobs for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

March 11th, 2011 @

The following post is contributed by Louise Baker. What is an Entrepreneur? By definition, an entrepreneur is someone that is willing to take risks while starting a new business venture. As such, there are certain jobs that are most suitable for aspiring entrepreneurs. Following is a list of five of the best jobs for entrepreneurs. [...]

Alternative Careers for Law School Graduates

February 21st, 2011 @

Most people enter law school with the intention of becoming lawyers after graduations, but a percentage of law school graduates have trouble finding jobs. Fortunately,  there are other career paths that allow you to utilize your legal education while earning a good living.   When attorney jobs are scarce, what are the alternatives for law school [...]

Jobs You Can Get With Any Degree-Part II

January 23rd, 2011 @

Whether you have a liberal arts degree, chose the wrong major, or just want a career change, you can find several career options that don’t require a specific degree.  I’ve written about careers suitable for any college degree and jobs for liberal arts majors.  Those were only a small number of the hundreds of jobs [...]

Green Jobs in High Demand

January 10th, 2011 @

You’ve probably heard of white-collar, blue-collar, and maybe even pink-collar jobs.  Now there’s a new color associated with jobs: green.  Any job that focuses on the environment, sustainability, or social responsibility may be classified as a green job or green-collar job.  These jobs can be found in a variety of industries, including manufacturing and agriculture. [...]