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Choosing a Career from a Variety of Interests

collegecareerlife — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:06:53 +0000

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 choosing a career, your values and personality matter just as much as interests. Choose a career by first identifying your career values and personality, and then and determine which careers best align with them. Then you can choose the careers that also match your interests. For example, if your interests include health and music but you highly value security, a job in healthcare would be a better choice than a job in the music industry.

Appreciate Interests as Hobbies

Once a favorite activity becomes work, it may not be so fun anymore. Every career has tedious or stressful aspects and it may not be easy to separate what you love from the negative parts of your work. Earning extra money from your hobby might work better than relying on it for a full-time income.

Find Your Career Interest Areas

Instead of choosing a career based on specific interests, consider the broader interest areas. An interest area offers more options and relieves the pressure to choose one right career. Do you like working with people, things, facts, or ideas? Maybe you need a career that combines two or three interest areas.

Interests are just one factor to consider when choosing a career. Instead of finding the most interesting career, find a career that aligns with your personality, values, skills, and interests. Read Career Match: Connecting Who You Are with What You’ll Love to Do for more on choosing a career.

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Five Jobs for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

collegecareerlife — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:06:40 +0000

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.

Restaurant Owner

Opening a restaurant is a very risky proposition. There are so many things that can go wrong that many new restaurants fail before they are a year old. Good management is the key to any restaurant’s success. As an entrepreneur, you must be able to handle day to day operations such as hiring quality employees, controlling food costs, marketing and attracting customers. Problems always come up whether you are running a fancy restaurant or a sandwich shop. Because entrepreneurs are usually quite adept at dealing with new situations and problem solving, they often are the best candidates for restaurant owners.

Technology

This is a wide open area that aspiring entrepreneurs can enter and have success. The overwhelming love affair that millions of Americans have with the latest technology gives the entrepreneur ample opportunity to fill a new need or improve on the way things have been done. Whether it is smart phones or computers, there are niches that need to be filled. Older people that have less experience with the newest technology need help setting up and operating equipment. Products break down and need to be repaired. These are just a few areas where an enthusiastic and energetic go-getter can step in and create a nice business.

Lawn Service Business

People always need their lawns cut and their garden tended. There are great opportunities for new businesses that help take care of homeowner’s yards. The major expense of this business is the purchase of lawn and garden maintenance equipment. You can start small with a lawn mower and some basic garden tools and as you acquire more business, you can buy more equipment. Much of the work is just hard, physical labor, but you also need to know the proper techniques for caring for a lawn or garden.

Errand Runner

People are very busy and don’t always have time to do all of the little tasks that need to be done. A budding entrepreneur might set up a service to do grocery shopping, drop off dry cleaning, go to the post office and other common day-to-day chores. You can do some direct advertising and also rely on recommendations from satisfied clients to expand your business.

Home Cleaning Service

Again, this is a service business that requires physical labor. To start out, you might have to do the vacuuming, mopping and other cleaning chores yourself, but as you grow, you can hire help. Eventually, if you get enough clients, you can put down the mop, hire cleaning crews and manage the overall operation.

When she’s not organizing parties, Louise Baker writes about online colleges at Zen College Life. She recently looked at where to get the best criminal justice degree.

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Alternative Careers for Law School Graduates

collegecareerlife — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:00:50 +0000

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 graduates? Some alternative career paths to consider if you have a law degree:

Policy Analyst

Policy analysts conduct research in order to determine policy effectiveness. They also help create policy and recommend changes based on research. Policy analysts often work for non-profit organizations and government institutions. Many policy analysts have advanced degrees, but requirements vary depending on the individual employer. According to PayScale.com, average policy analyst salaries range from $41,258 to $65,335.

Consultant

Consulting is a broad field that offers countless opportunities. Those with legal degrees may offer a variety of consulting services, from taxes to real estate. Taking classes or obtaining an undergraduate degree specific to the consulting specialty and relevant internships can improve a law graduate’s chances of landing a consulting job. In addition to working for consulting firms, consultants may also work on a freelance or contract basis. Consulting salaries vary widely, based on area specialty and experience level.

Mediator

Mediators, also called arbitrators or conciliators, work with individuals that choose to settle legal cases outside of court. Alternative dispute resolution is less formal than court hearings and meetings are confidential. Although there are no formal licensing requirements, many mediators are lawyers or judges. Mediators often work for state or local government, but may also be employed by legal service providers or corporations. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, median annual wages for mediators were $50,660 in 2008.

Program Coordinator

Program coordinators oversee the implementation of specific programs. Their responsibilities include setting and tracking program goals, assigning tasks, scheduling activities and ensuring compliance with regulations. Program coordinators work for non-profit organizations, colleges and universities, corporations, hospitals, and the government. Salary and job requirements vary greatly depending on industry and employer.

Contract Specialist

Contract specialists review contracts to ensure compliance with laws and policies. They also help company employees or clients understand contract terms. Other responsibilities include negotiating and evaluating bids, and overseeing contract modifications. Many contract specialists are employed by the federal government, but may also be employed by corporations and other institutions.

For more career options for law school graduates, read What Can You Do With a Law Degree?: A Lawyer’s Guide to Career Alternatives Inside, Outside & Around the Law

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Jobs You Can Get With Any Degree-Part II

collegecareerlife — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:12:03 +0000

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 that don’t require a specific degree. Below, some more careers to consider regardless of your degree or major:

Event Coordinator

Event coordinators (also called event planners) manage events such as meetings, training seminars, and business conferences. They work in a variety of industries, from education to professional services. Event coordinators are responsible for budgeting, choosing venues, lodging, catering, scheduling, entertainment and travel. Key requirements for the job include excellent communication and time management skills, in addition to the ability to work well under pressure. Event planners earn a median salary of $55,004, according to Salary.com.

Insurance Underwriter

Insurance underwriters review insurance applications, calculate risks, decide who is awarded a policy and determine premiums. Underwriters may specialize in life, health, mortgage, or property and casualty insurance. Insurance underwriters earned an average annual wage of $57,820 in 2009 and the field is projected to experience a three to nine percent decline over the next decade.*

Policy Analyst

Policy analysts develop and research policies for governments, non-profits, and other organizations. Analysts gather information necessary for decision-making, determine program effectiveness, examine repercussions of various policies, and develop solutions to identified problems. Responsibilities and job requirements can vary greatly depending on the industry and employer. Many employers require advance degrees, but some will accept candidates with a bachelor’s degree. National average salaries range from $41,258 to $65,335, according to PayScale.com

Project Manager

A project manager’s responsibilities include facilitating communication among team members, scheduling and assigning tasks, budgeting, and responding to setbacks. Information technology and construction are common fields for project managers. Although no formal requirements exist, project management certification increases marketability. According to Salary.com, project managers with two to four years of experience will earn a median annual wage of $65,237. Visit the Project Management Institute site for more information.

Real Estate Agent or Broker

Real estate brokers and agents sell real estate, appraise property values, and oversee real estate transactions. They must have knowledge of real estate law, local housing and economic trends, mortgages, and zoning laws. Real estate brokers and agents in the United States must be licensed. Licensing requirements include the passing of a written tests administered by the state and, in most states, 30 to 90 hours of classroom instruction. Brokers and agents perform similar work, but agents must work with a broker while brokers can run their own real estate businesses. In order to obtain a broker’s license, one must have experience selling real estate, and the amount of experience required varies from state to state.

Discover more jobs suitable for liberal arts majors by reading Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors (Great Jobs Series).

* Wage and employment information for Insurance Underwriters from O*NET.

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Green Jobs in High Demand

collegecareerlife — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:00:13 +0000

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. Below, six green jobs with projected growth over the next decade:

Energy Auditor

Energy auditors identify energy-saving procedures, prepare audit reports analyzing energy usage data, and inspect individual systems to determine energy consumption. Candidates with certification will have the best opportunities. Average annual wages for energy auditors were $60,610 in 2009.* Visit Association of Energy Engineers website for more information about training and job opportunities.

Wastewater Engineer

Wastewater engineers design water treatment facilities, water distribution systems, and storage facilities. They also analyze wastewater treatment methods and sludge disposal methods. A degree in mechanical, civil, or environmental engineering will provide a good foundation for a wastewater engineering career. Wastewater engineers earned an average annual salary of $76,590 in 2009.

Sustainability Specialist

Sustainability specialists measure an organization’s environmental impact, develop and track sustainability project goals, train those involved in sustainability efforts, and create reports outlining progress in sustainability projects. Sustainability specialists earned an average annual salary of $60,610 in 2009.

Recycling Coordinator

Recycling coordinators manage recycling programs, including the scheduling of pick-ups and drop-offs and compliance with relevant laws. Other responsibilities include budget management, waste management program development, and efficiency optimization. Recycling coordinators earned an average of $42,940 annually in 2009.

Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Solar energy systems engineers determine energy needs and design solar power systems for residential and commercial sites. Although solar power still constitutes a small portion of energy, solar engineering is a growing field. Median wages for solar energy systems engineers was $89,560 in 2009. Visit Solarpower.org for more information.

Wind Energy Project Managers

Wind energy project managers create wind energy project plans, outlining tasks and goals for projects. They allocate resources, prepare status reports, and oversee workers involved in wind energy projects. In 2009. wind energy project managers earned an average of $92,600.

The jobs listed above are only a few of the hundreds of emerging jobs related to environmental sustainability. For more information on green jobs, read Green Jobs for a New Economy: The Career Guide to Emerging Opportunities.

*Job Description and Salary sources:

O*NET OnLine

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Green Jobs as a Sustainability Specialist

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The Best Career Planning Tool

collegecareerlife — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:00:36 +0000

Career tests, advice books, and counseling can all help you choose a suitable career path. However, these don’t offer the best career planning opportunities. Experience is the best teacher in every area, including career development. Experience challenges your assumptions and forces self-awareness like nothing else. Through experience, you learn:

Your true values and interests

Career tests can show what you think you value and what you think interests you. But you may discover new values and interests as you’re exposed to different environments. For example, you may think you value a high income, but you may discover that work/life balance is much more important after working in a high pressure environment.

What you absolutely cannot tolerate

Even bad experiences can serve an important purpose: helping you learn what you can’t tolerate. No job is perfect and every workplace or position will have downsides. Experience can help you identify job characteristics that you can tolerate and those that make you dread going to work.

What you really need to do your best work

Working in a variety of environments exposes you to conditions that affect your work performance positively and negatively. There is no test to identify the conditions in which you’ll thrive. Only through experience can you really know what motivates and energizes you.

Getting work experience can be a challenge for college students, but there are great options designed solely to provide you with experience. Number one is internships, which will allow you to get experience in a variety of industries without having to make a long-term commitment. Another great option is temp work, which is available in a variety of fields and offers more flexibility than a permanent job. Finally, volunteer work offers a way to discover your passions and interests as well as the type of work environment you’d enjoy.

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Career Planning for Highly Sensitive People

collegecareerlife — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:08:09 +0000

Are you sensitive to bright lights, loud noises and smells? Do you become easily overwhelmed by stress or conflict? If so, you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). The term was coined by Elaine Aron, and several books have been written on the topic. One area that is a special challenge for HSP’s is finding a tolerable work environment. Competitiveness, long hours, fluorescent lighting, and constant interruptions are common workplace characteristics that can lead to a breakdown for an HSP. For HSP resources, including career information, I recommend HighlySensitivePeople.com.

Some basic career tips for the HSP:

Put health before wealth. Your mental and physical well being are much more important than earning a lot of money. This is true for everyone, but even more so for HSP’s. Migraines, stomach aches, fatigue and insomnia are signs you’re job is taking a toll on your health. Making Work Work for the Highly Sensitive Person
Strive for independence. Many HSP’s find self-employment much more desirable than working for someone else. Starting your own business might not be a possibility for you, but try finding work that offers as much autonomy as possible.
Work environment matters more than job title. A bad work environment can have a negative impact on your productivity and health. Look for a laid back environment that offers flexibility and autonomy. Find a company that values employees and treats workers with respect. Some tips for creating a relaxing work environment: Listen to relaxing music with earphones, taking frequent mini-breaks, bring a small lamp for your desk to offer softer lighting, put up relaxing pictures on your walls or desk. The Highly Sensitive Person’s Survival Guide
Choose work where your sensitivity is an asset. Emotional sensitivity is not valued and can get in the way of success as it is defined by our society. As an HSP, you can find work where emotional sensitivity proves advantageous. Artistic and social jobs are two areas where sensitive types can excel. One-on-one counseling, writing, and care-giving are career options to consider.

HSP’s are often told to “toughen up” by the less-sensitive majority. Unfortunately, we are often misunderstood, judged, and even ridiculed. Despite this lack of understanding, HSP’s have a lot to offer the world including creativity, perceptiveness, loyalty, honesty, compassion, and listening skills. You can’t completely change your sensitivity, but you can develop coping skills and find situations that don’t conflict with your sensitivity.

Further Reading:
Highly Sensitive Person’s Companion: Daily Exercises for Calming Your Senses in an Overstimulating World

The Sensitive Person’s Survival Guide: An Alternative Health Answer to Emotional Sensitivity & Depression

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Characteristics of a Secure Job

collegecareerlife — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:08 +0000

An economic crisis and high levels of unemployment cause many people to seek out recession-proof industries. Job security will become a priority for many workers that have experienced layoffs or decreased income. For a more secure future, consider careers with the following characteristics:

You have to be physically present

One of the biggest threats for both white collar and blue collar workers is off-shoring. Many jobs in information technology, customer service, manufacturing and other fields have been off-shored. Having specialized skills or a graduate degree doesn’t necessarily protect your job from off-shoring. One way you can protect against off shoring is a job that requires your presence. Most health-care jobs qualify, in addition to skilled trades like plumbing. Changing industries or careers isn’t always necessary, just choose a specialty that’s harder to off-shore. Concerns about security and privacy might prevent certain jobs in IT, finance, law, and other professions from being off-shored.

Not reliant on disposable income

Careers in utilities, education and health-care are more secure because these industries provide essential services. No matter how bad the economy gets, students have to go to school and people experience medical emergencies. Retail, construction, and real estate are less secure areas because they rely heavily on a healthy economy and/or consumer spending.

Rapid growth

When an occupation experiences rapid numerical or percentage growth, many more workers are needed to support cultural, technological, and demographic changes. However, once a high growth occupation is identified, many more people enter the field. This may cancel out the high growth to an extent and lead to increased competition, which leads to the next point.

Strict education and licensing requirements

Specific education, experience, certification and/or licensing requirements limit entrants into the field and limit competition for jobs. This provides some security, especially in a bad economy. Most healthcare jobs require certification at a minimum, and many require graduate degrees.

Every industry experiences layoffs, including healthcare and education. However, there are areas that offer more security than others and the factors listed provide a starting point for finding a secure career. See High Demand Jobs for the Future for careers with high projected demand over the next decade.

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Career Planning: How to Get Where You Want to Be

collegecareerlife — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:01:11 +0000

The following post is by Kate Cunningham, who writes about online university rankings.

It’s no secret that the best way to get something done is to plan for it. The same goes for your career. Not as daunting as is sounds, career planning is simply mapping out the necessary steps you need to take to obtain the position you desire. Dream jobs are rarely handed out and are usually only secured through hard work and determination. To get where you want to be and land the job title you most covet, it never hurts to begin planning.

Choose your destination.

You can’t plan for something if you don’t know what it is. Whether you decided what you wanted to be at the age of five or are just starting to figure it out, you should take some time to figure out what your ideal job looks like. Career planning is not something that should be thought about after you have been handed a diploma. If you have chosen a major, you have already begun to plan your career. Earning the right degree can be the minimum requirement that qualifies you for that dream job, and your educational background is the foundation you will begin to build your career on. Explore all the possible career opportunities that are in your reach with a particular degree, and think about the destination you want your career to lead to.

Get directions.

While there is a set path that leads to some jobs, there may be several different paths that lead to others. One of the best ways to figure out what path leads to your ideal occupation, is simply to ask for directions. Informational interviews are typically the most informative and helpful way to do this. These types of interviews give those who are looking for direction and insight in their careers the chance to obtain occupational information from a professional who has been there. Look up people who hold a job title that you hope to eventually possess, and contact them about setting up a time where you can meet with them. Be sure to come to the meeting prepared to ask questions about their work and educational history and find out what type of experience led them to their current position. While following a particular path is not a guarantee of a particular job, after talking to some people who have been there you may have a better idea of what kind of career goals you need to set to get you where you want to be.

Climb the ladder.

Chances are, your dream job isn’t exactly one at entry-level. If someday you really want to have that particular job title, you are not only going to have to work for it, but also progress towards it. If there is an ideal job you are determined to one day work in, you should never spend more than two years in any related position along the way. Learn all you can in each job you hold, but move on once you have. This doesn’t mean jumping from job to job; after all, no one wants to hire a quitter. Go to jobs that will advance your career. By doing this, you will become more and more qualified and eventually just might move up to your dream job.

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This guest post is contributed by Kate Cunningham, who writes on the topics of online university rankings. She welcomes your questions and comments at her email Id: cn.kate1 @ gmail.com.

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Kate Neville Offers Career Advice for Lawyers

collegecareerlife — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:00:43 +0000

Law school is a common route chosen by college students hoping for a stable career. However, law is not recession-proof, as career expert Kate Neville has discovered. Neville counsels lawyers seeking to make a career move and says her business is thriving. Ms. Neville answered some questions about law school and offered career advice for lawyers seeking a career change.

Are any specialties within the law field in high demand?

Pharma/health law/Medicare fraud/FDA/biotech
Government contracts
EE-type patent work
Procurement in government

What are good career options for former lawyers?

Of course, identifying good career options depends on the skills and experience of the individual. Below is a list of some jobs that people with law degree often hold:

Policy positions in federal government or advocacy organizations
Local and state government policy and management positions
Researchers in think tanks
Financial analysts
Social work
Non-profit management
University administration
Ombudsman
Teaching (K-12)
Marketing and communications
Journalism (traditionally though fewer positions now)

What tips do you have for lawyers (or other professionals) wanting to make a career change?

1–Identify your skills generally, outside the context of law, e.g. prepare and deliver presentations on complex issues to sophisticated audiences/members of the public

2–Translate your experience into language that non-lawyers/prospective employers will understand and find impressive–do the work for them in a cover letter and your resume

3–Don’t dismiss the law if you didn’t like law school as practice is different–try practicing at first, consider it similar to a medical residency

4–Look into renegotiating the terms of your school loans and whether your school has any loan forgiveness programs

5–Think what content area interests you, but in addition to content, think about what role you want to play–what skills you have and that you enjoy using, e.g. research and writing, public speaking, negotiating, facilitating meetings, operations and logistics

6–Talk to people who do the work you think you want to do BUT be sure to prepare for those conversations–goal is to both get information and to make a good impression

7–Remember that networking is the most common way people get jobs–the vast majority of jobs are never posted. Determine how to do it effectively.

Many college graduates consider law school, believing it will lead to job security and better pay. Do you think this is still true or has the job market for legal professionals changed?

The changes in the economy have made it much riskier to go to law school. Pursuing a law degree as a default position because one isn’t sure what else to do is problematic. Large law firm hiring is drastically down, and more layoffs of experienced large firm attorneys took place in 2009 than ever before. Because firms cut positions and deferred and rescinded offers in 2009, there is already a backlog of deferred associates and new graduates. While the standard wisdom has been that going to law school will “keep your options open,” some employers see a JD as a negative in non-legal positions, and once in practice it can be difficult to determine what those options are and how to pursue them effectively.

Going to law school means taking on a huge amount of debt to get the degree and making a big investment of time and effort in school and to pass the bar. It seems clear that the pipeline is flooded since there are more qualified attorneys than there are good jobs for them, but law firm applications are UP. The assumption is that people want to sit out the economy by going to grad school, but it’s important to investigate what the options are after graduation to pay off that debt and get a good return on their investment of time and energy. The pool of attorneys who need to figure out their professional options will only expand so it’s important to talk to people who do the type of work you think you want to do before deciding to go to law school and while there.

What advice do you have for law school students or graduates that wish to find a job in the legal field?

1–Participate in clinical programs to experience what it’s like to represent a client and explore different areas of practice

2–Don’t just look at jobs in large law firms, consider government, businesses, smaller firms

3–Law is a broad field, which can encompass real estate transactional work to litigating immigration rights to lobbying for energy reform–think what content area interests you

4–As above, in addition to content, think about what role you want to play–what skills you have and that you enjoy using, e.g. research and writing, public speaking, negotiating, facilitating meetings, operations and logistics

5–As above, talk to people who do the work you think you want to do BUT be sure to prepare for those conversations–goal is to both get information and to make a good impression

6–As above, remember that networking is the most common way people get jobs–the vast majority of jobs are never posted. Determine how to do it effectively.

Kate Neville is a graduate of Harvard Law School and has practiced law in both the public and private sectors. Her experience also includes management consulting and policy analysis. After working as an advisor in Georgetown Law’s Office of Career Services, she founded Neville Career Consulting and provides career guidance to attorneys who are considering a professional transition. Her articles have been featured in The Legal Times, YahooFinance.com, Roll Call, Veritas, and training materials for the ABA Section of Litigation. Visit NevilleCareerConsulting.com for more information.

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Associates Degrees that Offer Great Opportunities

collegecareerlife — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:00:19 +0000

You don’t need to spend four or more years in school to be qualified for a great career, and the rising cost of tuition makes a four-year degree a financially unwise choice for many. Fortunately, an associate’s degree can be more marketable than a bachelor’s or even a master’s degree, depending on your concentration. Some associate’s degrees with related high demand careers:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical therapy assistants not only help physical therapists provide therapy treatments, but may also aide in the development of treatment plans. Employment for physical therapy assistants is expected to grow 33 percent in the next decade. Average annual salary for physical therapist assistants was $46,300 in 2008.*

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology

Demand for veterinarians is projected to increase in the coming years, and employment for veterinary technicians is also projected to grow much faster than average. In addition to completing a 2- or 4- year veterinary technology program, prospective veterinary technicians must pass a state exam. Average annual salary for veterinary technologists was $29,850.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound Technology

Diagnostic medical sonographers use ultrasound technology to produce images of internal organs that are used by physicians for diagnostic purposes. No only must ultrasound technicians be familiar with equipment, but they must also have an understanding of anatomy and physiology. Average annual salary for diagnostic medical sonographers was $62,660 in 2008.

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Technology

HVAC technology is a growing field that suits those with realistic career interests. Employment growth will be faster than average, according to projections. HVAC technicians earned an average annual salary of $42,240 in 2008.

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Within the IT field, network systems analysis and data communications is one of the fastest growing specialties. An associates degree is a great supplement to work experience or a way to gain the education qualifications required for most IT support jobs. The average annual salary for computer support specialists was $46,370 in 2008.

Other associates degrees to consider: occupational therapy assistant, surgical technology, and radiologic technology. If you have a bachelor’s degree or higher, it doesn’t mean you can’t go back to school for an associate’s degree. Community colleges are full of non-traditional students with a variety of backgrounds, including those with advanced degrees. A two-year degree can lead to a job that not only pays well, but is also in demand and rewarding.

Teaching is one of the most important jobs in society, and schools are always looking for qualified individuals. Have you always wanted to get a masters degree in teaching but struggled to find the time? A masters in special education can give you the tools you need to succeed, and the opportunity to make a huge difference in a lot of children’s lives.

* Salary information from MyPlan.com

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Jobs You Can Get With Any Degree

collegecareerlife — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:55:59 +0000

Choosing a college major is a tough decision, especially if you have a variety of interests. Don’t worry too much about making the wrong choice, because you can find an in-demand job that pays well no matter what your major. Keep your options open by considering a variety of industries. You may find your dream job in an unexpected place.

Human Resources Specialist

Requirements for human resources jobs varies from company to company. A bachelor’s degree in business or the liberal arts will provide the necessary qualifications for most entry level HR positions. Further education, training and certifications can increase marketability. Visit the Society for Human Resource Management for more information.

Account Manager/Representative

Account managers, also called account representatives or account executives, manage client accounts for service businesses. Account representatives work in public relations, advertising, marketing and similar fields.

Sales Representative

Not everyone is cut out for sales, but for those with the right personality, sales can be a very lucrative field. Sales is a profit-generating function, so employers are reluctant to layoff sales staff. Finding a position with a built-in client base is probably the best option for beginning sales representatives.

Purchasing Agent

Purchasing agents work for the federal government, local governments, manufacturing companies, corporations, service firms, contractors and hospitals. Responsibilities include purchasing quality materials for the best possible prices, preparing purchase orders, evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and monitoring shipments. Purchasing agents earned an annual average salary of $57,630 in 2008.*

Customer Service Representative

An increasing number of customer service positions require a bachelor’s degree. Although many jobs in the field are off-shored, customer service is a growing field and bilingual representatives are in especially high demand. Initial pay might not be impressive, but average annual salaries are steadily increasing.

Your degree doesn’t have to limit your career options. A degree that doesn’t relate to any specific career can offer more opportunities because you don’t have to focus on a particular industry. Taking classes in business or another technical field, or choosing to minor in a technical field, can increase your marketability.

* Salary information from MyPlan.com.

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Assessing Your Career Values

collegecareerlife — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:00:30 +0000

Although many career tests focus on personality and interests, values shouldn’t be overlooked during the career planning process. Below are some common career-related values to consider:

Autonomy

Autonomy refers to how much control you have over certain aspects of your work, such as when or where you do your work. It also means that you can plan the details of your work without approval of a supervisor. Some careers that generally offer a high degree autonomy include professors, physicians, scientists, lawyers, entrepreneurs, dentists, veterinarians, and psychologists.

Independence

Independence differs from autonomy in that an independent worker prefers to work alone while an autonomous worker wants control over his or her decisions. An independent worker may be doing work that someone else has planned or approved, but they are able to do it by themselves. Careers that offer independence include accountant, computer programmer, writer, and actuary.

Security

If you value security, you want a job that provides steady income and employment. You’ll want to choose a career that is relatively resistant to downturns in the economy and one that also has steady or high projected growth. Careers to consider: registered nurse, college instructor, computer systems analyst, physician, physical therapist, occupational therapist, pharmacist.

Altruism

Almost every job provides a benefit to society, but you may want a career in which you help others directly. Seeing and interacting with those you help can be very fulfilling, especially if you highly value altruism. Careers in education and healthcare are excellent choices for altruistic people.

Creativity Expression

A career that allows to express your personality, talents and ideas will be most satisfying if you’re a creative person. Purely objective work would not be fulfilling for you. Creativity expression isn’t limited to artistic professions. Many careers will require you to think of new ideas. Careers to consider: writer, teacher, interior designer, graphic designer, web developer, photographer, marketing director.

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Top 10 Sites for Choosing a Career

collegecareerlife — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:24:47 +0000

Today’s students and career-changers have access to more career planning information than ever before. Researching careers, taking career assessments, and even career counseling can be done online. With all of the information on the Internet and the thousands of career options available, choosing a career can be overwhelming. For reliable career planning tools and resources, consider the following sites:

About Career Planning

About.com’s career planning guide includes career profiles, quizzes, and many other resources to help you choose a career. Read a step by step guide to choosing a career or take one of the career quizzes to see if a career is right for you.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

An important consideration when choosing a career is projected growth. The OOH at the Bureau of Labor Statistics website offers information about job growth rates, salaries, employment by industry, and education requirements.

MyPlan.com

No, MyPlan isn’t paying me to promote their site. It’s just so useful that I have to recommend it again. There are four different career assessments on MyPlan.com: interest, personality, values, and skills. The values assessment is free, and I’ve found it to be very accurate. If you take all four tests, you can view your composite career rankings. MyPlan also has career satisfaction ratings, salary data, and tons of other useful information.

Career Key

The career key personality and career test is based on Holland’s theory and costs $9.95. Careerkey.org also has information about changing careers, job satisfaction, choosing a major and identifying your skills.

The Career Project

If you’re looking for honest information about careers, I recommend thecareerproject.org. You’ll find thousands of career profiles from people that actually work in those professions. Workers report information about income, benefits, work environment, and job satisfaction. You can also view a day in the life, where users detail their workdays hour-by-hour.

Career Planner

CareerPlanner.com has everything you need for career planning: profiles, counseling, and assessments. The site has a page for students and a page for career changers. The counseling and testing package (“Jumpstart Session”) is expensive ($275), but you can take a personality test and get career recommendations for $12.00 or an advanced report for $35.00. You can also purchase a personality type coaching session or 15 minute followup career coaching session for $75 each.

QuintCareers

The career exploration section at QuintCareers offers hundreds of career planning articles, links, and tools. Resources include industry magazines, checklists, and directories. The site also has college planning, financial aid, and job search resources. No matter what your career stage, QuintCareers is a must-visit website.

National Career Development Association

Career counseling can help you decide on a career path based on a variety of factors. If your high school or college doesn’t have a career counselor, or if you’re considering a career change, you may need to look for an independent career counselor. Read the guidelines for choosing a career counselor, including your rights as a consumer and responsibilities as a client. You can also search for a career counselor near you in the National Career Development Association counselor database.

Career One Stop

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, careeronestop.org offers salary data, employment trends, and self-assessments. You can download the work importance locator, which identifies features that are important in a job. Skills, abilities, and interests assessments are also available.

Career Voyages

Like Career One Stop, CareerVoyages.com is run by the U.S. Department of Labor. The site includes career videos, links, and a career compass tool to help identify your career interests. You’ll also find in-demand jobs for each industry, including industry videos and links.

There are plenty of other excellent career planning sites on the Internet, but I chose these sites based on information accessibility and authority. This is not a comprehensive list, and is only based on my opinion and experiences. This list can help start your career planning process, but you should also look for other resources that suit your specific situation and preferences.

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Career Interests: People, Things, Facts, and Ideas

collegecareerlife — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:40:06 +0000

One important factor to consider when deciding on a career is interests. Four main categories of career interests are people, things, facts, and ideas. Interests may be partially determined by one’s personality. For example, a very introverted person might not be interested in working with people while extroverts might prefer working with people. Most of us have at least two interest areas, one primary interest area and one secondary interest area. Fortunately, most careers combine two or three interest areas.

People

Those with an interest in working with people have a great advantage because people-oriented jobs aren’t as vulnerable to off-shoring. In-demand careers in education and health-care involve working with others most of the day. If you enjoy working with people consider the following careers:

* physical therapist
* sales representative
* social worker
* psychologist
* personal financial advisor
* public relations specialist

Working with people may mean providing a service, working with a team, or trying persuade others. Motivations for wanting to work with people vary from person to person, and will affect the type of people-oriented job one chooses.

Things

Those interested in working outdoors or working with plants, animals, tools, and materials have an interest in working with objects. Jobs that involve sitting at a desk all day or working with abstract ideas would not be fulfilling for people with an interest in things. Hands-on work provides the most satisfaction for these individuals. Examples of jobs that primarily involve working with things:

* electrician
* truck driver
* welder
* computer repairer
* mechanic

Skilled trades are particularly good choices for those who prefer realistic work. Electricians, plumbers, and carpenters don’t have to worry about their work being off-shored and they can earn a very good income depending on skill level and location.

Facts

In most careers that involve working with facts, information is analyzed and used to develop new ideas or to make recommendations. These careers may also entail recording facts and checking the accuracy of information. A few careers for those who are interested in working with facts:

* accountant
* paralegal
* statistician
* chemist
* technical writer

Working with facts often requires the development of ideas based on the facts, but a few careers allow for working only with facts while others develop ideas based on the given information.

Ideas

Artistic careers are popular choices among those who are interested in ideas. However, artistic jobs aren’t the only occupations that involve working with ideas. Teachers must develop creative lesson plan ideas to keep students interested, and managers have think of new ideas that will solve problems that develop in the workplace. Some jobs that allow you to try out your ideas:

* photographer
* creative director
* interior designer
* software engineer
* graphic designer

With increased technology and globalization, ideas are becoming more important because ideas can help distinguish an individual from his or her competitors.

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The Best Online Career Tests

collegecareerlife — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:12:26 +0000

You can find plenty of career tests online, some more accurate than others. The best career tests are written by psychologists and take more than one factor into account. Generally, you’ll have to pay for the better career tests. And although a test may be accurate for some, it may not be for you. Therefore, you should take several career tests and look for a pattern among the results. Below, I’ve compiled a list of online career tests that I have found to be most accurate.

MyPlan

MyPlan.com has four separate career tests available (personality, interests, values, and skills). The values assessment is free, while the other tests cost 7.95-$9.95 each. You can purchase a complete test package for $19.95. I found the values test to be most accurate and the skills assessment to be the least accurate. You can view the results for each test separately or the composite report. Unlike many other online career tests, you can take the assessments as many times as you like once you are licensed. The MyPlan website also has career and college profiles, salary information, and many other resources.

MAPP Assessment

When taking the MAPP assessment, you will choose your most and least preferred activities from a group of three. After completing the 71-question assessment, you can match a list of 900 O*NET careers with your results for free. In order to view a list of your top career areas, you’ll need to purchase a package. Packages range from $19.95 for a narrative special to $129.95 for an executive package. I found the results to be quite accurate. The narrative report contained a very accurate interpretation of results that explained my motivations, interests, and temperament.

LiveCareer

Like many other career tests, the LiveCareer test requires you to choose the most and least desirable activities from among a group of three. The test consists of 100 questions and you can view a 15-page report for free. The report includes occupational interest scores and work styles. It also includes your top career areas based on Holland’s theory. You can purchase a premium report for $24.95 or a deluxe report for $39.95.

The Career Key

The Career Key test is written by Dr. Lawrence Jones and is based on John Holland’s theory of career choice. According to Holland’s theory, there are six types of work environments: realistic, artistic, investigative, social, conventional, and enterprising. By choosing the work environment that best suits your personality, you will increase your chances of career satisfaction and success. The Career Key test determines which environment is best for you. The online test costs $9.95 and you must pay before you can take the test.

Using Your Career Test Results

After taking several career tests, you should be able to identify two or three career areas that would be best for you. Conducting informational interviews and researching employment projections may help you narrow your options down. Don’t feel pressured to find one perfect career. There are probably several careers that would suit your personality, interests, skills and values.

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Career Options for Journalism Majors

collegecareerlife — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:01:14 +0000

It’s an exciting career option if you have the drive and energy to obtain, analyze and deliver the news as it is to the world, even in these times when newspapers are closing and the media is becoming more active on the Internet. Journalism graduates are still in demand, especially with television media still holding sway and more and more people looking for a career in web journalism. If you have a degree in journalism or a related subject, you could choose to work in newspaper offices, as part of an Internet news gathering and reporting operation, or with the television media. In all three options, you could seek work as a:

Reporter: This involves a fair bit of traveling as you’re required to visit places where news happens and gather information and facts. You have to be willing to follow leads, talk to people and most important of all, report the news as it is without embellishment or exaggeration. Most reporters work certain areas or go to places where they are asked to report from.
Photojournalist: This is probably the more glamorous version of being a reporter in that you get to have your own byline and travel to places where the news is happening. There may be an element of danger involved if you’re reporting from war-torn locations or places where natural disasters have occurred. Even so, many journalism majors are interested in photojournalism. It’s a hard field to break into, but once you’ve earned a fair bit of acclaim, it’s easy to keep going.
News analyst: You will be working behind the scenes, analyzing and dissecting the news so that editors are able to grasp how the news media should be presented to the public. Analysts decide the responsibility of the paper or television channel in that they set the policies that determine how much of sensationalism is allowed to creep into the news. They go by public and social trends in making their analysis.
Editor: Editors are responsible for the overall appearance of the news; they decide the daily headlines and they oversee the quality of the news and the veracity of the content. They are also responsible for coordinating with all other departments like advertising and management and ensuring that reporters and sub editors do their work. Editors and analysts are senior members of any journalistic organization.
Sub editor: This is an entry-level job that you can get if you have good language skills and are capable of writing and editing news copy. Most journalists begin their career as either a reporter or a sub editor who is responsible for shaping the reporter’s copy and editing grammatical and spelling errors.
Newscaster (television): This is the visible part of journalism, one that most people want to get into but which only those who have the looks and the pizzazz to carry it off succeed at. You may have to work in the industry for a while and prove yourself before you can become a newscaster who is responsible for reporting news on the television, either live or recorded.
Program director (television): This is similar to an editor’s job in the newspaper industry. A program director decides which news segments go into each newscast, which visuals should be used, how much air time each news item should get, and so on. It involves working behind the scenes in television.

There are various other jobs in the journalism industry besides these common ones listed above, so if you have a degree under your belt, all you need to do is find your passion and work at getting a job in the industry of your choice.

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This guest article was written by Adrienne Carlson, who regularly writes on the topic of accelerated online degree . Adrienne welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: adrienne.carlson1@gmail.com .

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Career Planning: The Earlier the Better

collegecareerlife — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:11:46 +0000

Difficulty in choosing the right major is a common problem among college students. Many students spend extra time (and money) in college after changing majors several times. This isn’t surprising since few high schools offer career counseling and college career centers often focus more on job hunting rather than career planning. Unfortunately, choosing the wrong major is costlier than ever. With college tuition costs rising faster than the overall inflation rate, students are under tremendous pressure to finish school on time and with the right degree. A few career planning steps to help you maximize your time and money :

Career Testing. Career testing is an important part of the career planning process. After taking several assessments, you’ll get an idea of what careers might be a good fit. For a list of professional career tests, see Best Online Career Tests.

Career Counseling. Many school guidance counselors don’t have the time to provide extensive career testing and counseling. Although it may seem expensive, paying for a professional career counselor will be well worth the investment. A good career counselor can help you understand the results of your career assessments and give their own career tests. If you’re in college, you can visit your campus career center to see if counseling is available.

Career Research. Job shadowing and informational interviews are great ways to find out about a career. There are resources for those who want information about a career, but don’t know anyone to interview. Websites like WIKIcareer and TheCareerProject.org offer insider information about a variety of careers. In-depth career research is the last step in career planning process, after your choices have been narrowed to a few careers.

It’s never too early to start thinking about what career path you want to pursue. Beginning the career planning process before college gives you time to do more research and reduces the stress of making such an important decision.

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Top Ten Most Flexible Degree Choices

collegecareerlife — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:42:18 +0000

The following guest post was contributed by Christine Howell who frequently writes about Accredited Online Degrees and college related topics for Online College Guru, an online college directory and comparison website.

Recent economic conditions have reinforced the importance of flexibility in the employment marketplace. Selecting a degree program that allows a wide range of employment opportunities is essential for new and returning students in order to maximize their chances of obtaining employment quickly. Here are the ten best options for students seeking to ensure their employability in the highly-competitive job market of today.

Business administration

This degree opens doors throughout the corporate world. Whether the emphasis is on accounting, finance, marketing, or management, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration is the starting point for a wide range of careers that are always in demand. For those interested in working in the field of business, this is the most versatile degree to achieve that goal.

Engineering

For technically-minded students, engineering degrees offer a wide range of employment options. Architecture, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medicine, environmental science and many other fields of endeavor require the scientific background an engineering degree can afford.

Computer science

Computer science is closely related to the engineering field. Although many feel this degree has lost its luster in recent years, it still provides a large number of career choices to those holding a Bachelor of Science degree. Computer science graduates go on to serve as systems administrators, software engineers, network specialists, and in many other positions and career paths.

Mathematics

Considered the most practical and useful of all general science degrees, a strong mathematics background prepares one for jobs in actuarial science, business, education, and even law enforcement. The analytical skills derived from a four-year program in mathematics can be applied to nearly every field of endeavor.

English and other languages

Often unjustly maligned, a degree in English can provide opportunities for employment in a number of lucrative positions, including editing, journalism, public relations and advertising, and commercial writing. Expertise in foreign languages can allow students to obtain jobs in the government and public service field, as well as a number of educational and administrative opportunities only available to those who speak and write a second language.

Education

This may not seem a versatile selection at first; however, the variety of different disciplines covered under this one degree is immense. For any field of endeavor, there is a degreed professional to teach it; this makes education perhaps the most flexible of all degree programs.

Political science

For those interested in public service, a political science major offers the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue elected, appointed, or agency-level career paths. Political science degrees prepare students for jobs in government, law, budget planning, university administration, and many other fields that require a detailed knowledge of the inner workings of societal structures.

Psychology

Marketing, advertising, public relations, health care, and education careers are among the career options available to psychology majors. While advanced positions require advanced degrees, the knowledge of human nature and behavior allows students to step into a wide range of jobs with a reasonable certainty of success.

Graphic design

Artistically-minded students will find ample career opportunities after graduating with a graphic design degree. Most jobs are found in the advertising and commercial fields, but talented graphic designers can find work as animators, product design specialists, creative directors, and webpage designers.

Economics

An alternative to the business administration degree, economics degrees offer a different range of job opportunities. Many economists are employed by large corporations or government agencies; others work in the area of finance, statistics, or as legislative assistants to elected officials. In any field where financial predictions are useful and necessary, economists find themselves in high demand. An economics degree is also the perfect prerequisite to an advanced business law degree.

These ten degree programs will increase the chances for students to find work quickly in their chosen field after graduation. Opportunities are varied and plentiful in these fields and, while some are more lucrative than others, all offer the chance to excel in one’s chosen field of endeavor.

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When and How to Choose a Major

collegecareerlife — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:35:43 +0000

Choosing a college major is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Although many people don’t work in a field related to their college majors, your major can determine what careers you’ll be qualified for after college.

When to choose a major.

Some colleges force students to choose a major at some point, often sophomore year. If you aren’t sure about what major is best, don’t feel pressured to pick a major the first or even the second semester of college. When I entered college, I didn’t even realize that you could be undeclared. I went from the wrong major first semester to another wrong major second semester. Due to this impatience (and lack of knowledge), I graduated with a degree that wasn’t right for me. To meet the requirements for most degrees, you’ll need to choose a major by your sophomore year if you want to graduate in four years. If you wait until junior year to choose a major, summer or intersession courses can help you catch up.

How to choose a major.

The best way to choose a major is to choose a career. Maximize your time and money by choosing a major that prepares you for a great career. Take career tests, talk to college career counselors, and interview the people in careers you are considering. Be aware that a technical degree will probably allow you to find a job more easily and offers more income potential, but a liberal arts degree isn’t completely useless. There are career options for those with liberal arts degrees. Increase your chances of getting a job with your liberal arts degree by choosing a more practical minor.

Choice of major is not given a lot of thought by many students, which leads to difficulty during and after college. Take your time choosing a major and don’t allow someone else to make the choice for you. This is a decision that will affect you the most and one that only you can make.

Some resources to help you choose a major:

Guide to College Majors, 2010 Edition (College Admissions Guides)

Book of Majors 2010 (College Board Book of Majors)

Choose Your Major – Marquette University

College Major Quiz – About.com

MyMajors.com

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