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TwitterA common concern when choosing a career is future growth and demand. Healthcare is generally the best field for security and growth, but jobs in other fields are also experiencing rapid growth. Ten high demand jobs based on industry, job prospects*, percent growth, and numerical growth:
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, [...]
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Five High Demand Jobs for the Future
March 1st, 2010 
Andrea Hiring Trends for 2010 College Graduates
November 18th, 2009 Andrea College graduates faced a tough job market in 2009, but will 2010 graduates face similar challenges? Although layoffs have slowed down, unemployment is at a 26 year high and a recent survey conducted by Michigan State University’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute doesn’t offer a lot of hope to college seniors. The survey shows that hiring [...]
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2 Comments »Top Ten Most Flexible Degree Choices
November 3rd, 2009 Andrea 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 [...]
Posted in academic, career planning, college, economy, education, guest post, majors, school Tags: academic, college, degree, education, employment, majors 3 Comments »What Young People Should Learn from this Recession
September 19th, 2009 Andrea Recent college graduates seem to have been dealt the worst luck of any graduates in history. It’s true that finding a job out of college will be a big challenge for most and I don’t want to minimize the burden that recent graduates are facing. However, you are lucky in that you [...]
Job Numbers: What Really Matters
August 15th, 2009 Andrea Job-related statistics can be misleading because there’s usually more to consider than a single number or percentage. Plenty of numbers related to employment can be found, but many factors aren’t obvious to most job-seekers. What matters – and what doesn’t- when it comes to employment statistics?
What doesn’t matter: job openings
What really matters: job openings vs. [...]
Posted in economy, employment, job search, statistics Tags: economy, education, jobsearch, statistics 2 Comments »Trends in MBA Admissions Change with the Economy
July 14th, 2009 Andrea The troubled economy has had an impact on almost everyone, and MBA applicants are no exception. Admissions trends are changing rapidly. Here are a few things that potential MBAs can expect from the current market:
Applications Are Up
Recessions almost always have an impact on grad school applications–particularly MBA program applications. When the economy gets tough, people [...]
Private College Experience-Public College Price
May 30th, 2009 Andrea Public universities offer a variety of extracurricular and academic options and are generally less costly than private colleges. However, private colleges don’t usually suffer from overcrowding like public universities and they allow for more interaction with professors. Fortunately, public universities offer some alternatives that provide [...]
How to Pay for School after Losing Your Job
April 9th, 2009 Andrea The following is a guest post from Karen Schweitzer who writes about online education for OnlineColleges.net and serves as About.com’s Business School Guide.
If you are one of the many people who are considering going back to school after losing your job, you shouldn’t let a bad economy stand in your way. There are many [...]
Posted in advice, college, economy, financial aid, guest post, recession, school Tags: advice, college, financial aid, money Comments OffShould the Recession Influence Your Choice of Career?
March 15th, 2009 Andrea With the constant reports of layoffs and rising unemployment, will more people choose secure occupations over more prestigious or exciting ones? I graduated high school shortly after the dot-com bust and, as a result, never considered a career in information technology. High school and college students, as well as workers who have experienced layoffs, [...]
The Advantages of Being a Young Job Seeker
December 27th, 2008 Andrea News regarding the current recession can seem pretty scary, particularly to college students and recent graduates. We haven’t even gotten our foot in the door while experienced workers are being laid off left and right. However, there are a few major advantages that young candidates have in a tight job market.
The first major [...]