College, Career, Life

The Best College Career Center Websites

collegecareerlife — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:45:15 +0000

Many students never visit their campus career centers during college. It’s unfortunate that career centers are so underutilized because they can help students choose a college major or career path, in addition to helping with internships and job searches. And while some career centers lack the staff and resources necessary to provide the best services, many offer invaluable information and opportunities. If you can’t make it to your campus career center, try it’s website. College career center sites often list job and internship opportunities, information about job fairs, and career planning resources. Even if you aren’t a student, visit these excellent career center websites:

California State University-Fullerton

California State Fullerton’s Career Center site features interviewing and resume tips, industry information, and salary research sources. If you’re wondering what to do with your major, Fullerton’s career site offers plenty of options for every major(choose Career Exploration, then What can I do with this major).

Colorado State University

The Career Center site at Colorado State has occupational information, college major guides, and industry resource links. Click on the Students tab to explore career the resources, including graduate school basics and information about obtaining an MBA.

Florida State University

The employment and salary statistics will provide useful information not only to Florida State students, but to all college students. Find out which majors earn the most in full-time jobs and internships, in addition to which companies are hiring college graduates. The site also offers resume and career resources accessible to both students and non-students.

UPenn Career Services

The University of Pennsylvania’s career services site includes self assessments in skills, interests, and values. Work-life balance and career-change advice are also available.

University of Michigan

The career center website at University of Michigan includes career assessments, career guides, resume/cover letter advice, interviewing skills, and much more. Michigan’s career center site also provides application and job search advice for graduate and professional students.

The University of Washington

Need help choosing a major, getting experience, or interviewing? The career center at the University of Washington has it all. Explore careers, find out what jobs you can get with your major, and browse internship opportunities on the career center’s website.

Career center sites were judged on four criteria – navigation, accessibility, job and internship opportunities, and career planning resources. Only websites accessible to non-students were chosen for this list.

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Three Web Tools Every College Student Must Use

collegecareerlife — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:41:22 +0000

With the advent of distracting sites like Twitter and Facebook, we have all lost some portion of our ability to focus online. This can be particularly challenging for college students who spend hours in the glow of their laptops, searching for any excuse to be distracted from studying. However, rather than characterize the web as an environment of endless distraction, we should recognize that there are numerous tools available online that can be extremely useful for students’ productivity and efficiency. These three tools are necessities for any college computer.

Dropbox

Dropbox is one of those apps that everyone is writing about. Acting as an external hard drive in the cloud, Dropbox offers a great option for safely storing files and data. Create a Dropbox account for free and get up to two gigs of storage space. You can upload your documents, music, and other files to this site and then access them from any device with internet access. Making it simple to get your PowerPoint presentation to class, Dropbox can be extremely useful for a student. There is nothing more upsetting than losing your labored-over papers and presentations because your hard drive dies. Use Dropbox as a backup system for all of your important documents. Also, Dropbox has a wonderful app available for smartphones that can come in very handy.

Diigo

Diigo is a bookmarking tool and researching service that can be extremely useful for collaborative projects and lengthy individual endeavors online. Diigo is a browser add-on that allows you to highlight portions of web pages and leave behind sticky notes on those pages for better researching tactics. Use this tool to take notes while doing research online and save them for later session. Diigo will save these sticky notes in your browser, so that you or someone else can return to them later. This tool allows you to annotate a website to illuminate or discuss specific aspects of it that pertain to your needs and then save those thoughts for a later session. This is very useful tool for group projects where you want to share information with your partners on a website when they are not present with you at that time.

Google Docs

Google Docs allows you to create and share documents directly in your web browser. You can access these documents from any computer or device with internet. This makes collaborative projects and papers significantly less stressful in college because you have one document that everyone can see and contribute to. The Google Doc interface allows you to see the changes that other people are making to the document as they are making them. You can easily move documents from your desktop to the online Google Docs platform. This tool is wonderful for an academic and professional setting.

Author Bio:

Maria Rainier is a freelance writer and blog junkie. She is currently a resident blogger at First in Education where she writes about education, online colleges, online degrees etc. In her spare time, she enjoys square-foot gardening, swimming, and avoiding her laptop.

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The Top Internships for 2012

collegecareerlife — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:21:00 +0000

If you’re a college student, one of your new year’s resolutions should be to land an internship. Internships have become key in obtaining a job after graduation. Several companies and organizations are offering a wide range of excellent internship opportunities for 2012. To see the internships for these companies, search the organization’s career website or visit your career center to see if the company is recruiting on campus.

AT & T

Locations: USA Nationwide

Job Types: Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA

Categories: Engineering, Finance, IT, Management, Marketing, Research, Sales

Website: AT&T Student Programs

BDO Seidman

Locations: USA Nationwide

Job Types: Summer, Fall, Spring

Categories: Consulting, Tax, Accounting

Website: BDO Careers

Boeing

Locations: USA Nationwide

Categories: Engineering

Website: Boeing Careers

Caterpillar

Locations: Illinois, Tennessee, Kansas

Job Types: Spring, Summer, Fall

Categories: Accounting, Engineering, Communications, Marketing, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Logistics,

Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, Archives

Website: Caterpillar Careers

Deloitte

Locations: USA Nationwide

Job Types: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA, MPA

Categories: Consulting, IT, Accounting

Website: Deloitte USA Careers

Ford

Locations: Michigan

Job Types: Summer

Categories: Engineering, Finance, IT, Logistics, Marketing, Sales

Website: Ford Careers

GE

Locations: Worldwide

Job Types: Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA

Categories: Communications, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Marketing, Sales

Website: GE Internships & Co-ops

Hewlett Packard

Locations: USA Nationwide

Job Types: Graduate, Undergraduate

Categories: Engineering, Finance, IT, Management

Website: HP Internships & Co-ops

Honda

Locations: USA Nationwide

Job Types: Summer, Part-Time, Full-Time

Categories: Engineering, IT, Human Resources

Website: Honda Careers

IBM

Locations: Worldwide

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time

Categories: Consulting, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Logistics, Marketing, R&D, Sales

Website: IBM University

KPMG

Locations: Worldwide

Categories: Accounting, Finance, Consulting

Website: KPMG Campus

McGladrey

Locations: Arizona, Iowa, Missouri, Texas, Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Job Types: Spring, Summer, Winter

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Website: McGladrey Careers

Proctor & Gamble

Locations: Worldwide

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Summer, Spring, Fall

Categories: Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Engineering

Website: P&G Careers

Raytheon

Locations: Nationwide

Job Types: Summer, Full-Time, Part-Time

Categories: Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Logistics

Website: Raytheon Jobs

Scottrade

Locations: USA Nationwide

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Categories: Finance/Economics

Website: Scottrade Careers

Southwest Airlines

Locations: Dallas, TX

Categories: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Communications, IT

Website: Southwest Careers

Target

Locations: USA Nationwide

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA

Categories: Pharmacy, Finance, Management, Marketing, IT

Website:Target Careers

Thomson Reuters

Locations: Worldwide

Job Types: Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA

Categories: Consulting, Finance, IT, Journalism, Legal, Sales

Website: Thompson Reuters Careers

Verizon

Locations: USA Nationwide

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Paid, Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA

Categories: Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Management, Marketing, and Sales

Website: Verizon Careers

Walt Disney

Locations: California, Florida, Washington

Job Types: MBA, Undergraduate, Part-Time, Full-Time, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-Round

Categories: Art & Animation, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, IT, Performing Arts, Film and Production

Website: Disney Students Recent Grad Opportunities

Wells Fargo

Locations: USA Nationwide

Job Types: Undergraduate, MBA

Categories: Audit, Commercial Real Estate, Finance, IT, Project Management, Securities

Website: Wells Fargo Careers

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How to Do Less and Achieve More

collegecareerlife — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:54:52 +0000

The following post is contributed by Christy Whitman and Rebecca Grado.

In this fast paced, hectic world, most young women struggle to keep up with the endless list of demands required of them—college courses, job requirements, and house hold duties. With so much on their plates, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, overwrought, and exhausted.

If only there were more hours in the day, or better yet, a clone who could finish our essays before deadline, pick up the groceries for dinner, or show up for our work shifts.

Until time and space collapses, or science figures out how to duplicate us, there has to be a better way to “get it all done” without losing ourselves in the process.

In fact, there is a better way… We can learn how to use our energy not just our effort, to create the things we want. What does that mean? There’s the physical world we’re all familiar with, and then there’s the non physical world. Most people put all of their attention on the physical world– they focus their time and energy on actions. And while “doing” is an important aspect of getting what we want, it is just as important to pay attention to our energy.

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “don’t work harder, work smarter.” Well using our energy in combination with our effort is the smartest and most efficient way to get where we want to go, in record time.

This is not as strange as it may sound, and the truth is that we all do this from time to time. Most of us have experienced those moments when life felt effortless, smooth, and fluid–solutions to problems came easily, opportunities appeared out of nowhere, or we found ourselves at the right place at the right time. Some call it being “in the zone” or being “in the flow”.

These moments are not happenstance. They can be cultivated by quieting our minds and calming our emotions. By doing even a few minutes of inner work each day—like meditation– we gain more benefits than any outer effort alone could ever bring us.

Inner peace also provides clarity. We see clearly what paths to follow, which opportunities to take, and which methods to use to get to our goals faster and more efficiently.

So, rather than hitting the ground running each day, a much better approach is to take a moment to get centered. When we approach life from a calm and balanced place, life gets infinitely easier and the things we want get accomplished in less time, with less stress!

“Taming Your Alpha Bitch: How to be Fierce and Feminine (and get everything you want!)” will show you how to achieve the ultimate success, happiness, and fulfillment you’re seeking, without the struggle and stress.

To instantly receive great tips on how to shift from Alpha Bitch to Fierce and Feminine, and receive the download of the book for free just go here: www.alphabitchbook.com

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Changing Careers? Get College Credit for Life Experience

collegecareerlife — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:00:07 +0000

With the rate of unemployment lingering at record highs, professionals across the United States have become obligated to re-assess their value in the marketplace should they become unemployed. In fact, many must consider changing industries altogether, which often requires some amount of additional education. Holding multiple degrees can definitely allow for more seamless movement in and out of different fields and greater expansion of career possibilities. However, pursuing any sort of education takes time, which is not always something job-seekers or employed professionals have available. In addition, going back to school can often seem like the equivalent of jumping back down to the bottom of the ladder only to climb back up once more. What many professionals don’t know, however, is that their life experience could allow them to pursue another degree without having to backtrack.

The New York Times published an article in 2008 about a trend toward colleges offering credit for life experience. Many types of colleges and universities, public, private, online and campus-based, are beginning to consider all past experience, rather than solely academic experience, as having the potential to count as time spent learning. According to the article, continuing education programs across the country grant prior learning credits for “knowledge acquired from activities like political work, retail management, corporate administration, writing, [and] even travel.” The skills learned must directly apply to a particular course in order to count as credit, but schools with these programs maintain that many intro-level courses can be fundamentally similar to experiences that teach the same basic knowledge. For example, starting your own business could equate to a business 101 credit, or working as an intern at a newspaper could provide the perspective and industry knowledge a student would attain in an intro journalism course.

What this means for professionals considering a career change is that they no longer have to worry about whether taking the time to pursue another degree will set them back or whether the strides they have already made professionally will be meaningless. Taking advantage of the opportunity to receive college credit for your experience can cancel out both these negatives.

First off, credit for life experience can save you a chunk of time. According to the Times, students in the adult degree program at James Madison University can receive up to a quarter of the credits needed to graduate by applying for experiential learning credits. “More than a third of students receive prior learning credit of some kind,” the Times article reads, and “in the past three years, only one student’s portfolio was rejected without any points awarded.”

Additionally, applying for this type of credit is a great way to assess your past experience and recognize all that you’ve learned. Once you’re aware of your own skill set, you can make academic choices that will work to create a unique professional background. Kim J. Hartswick, academic director of the Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies at City University of New York (CUNY) helps students do exactly that. According to the Times article, Hartswich encourages students to “deconstruct their pasts to determine what course subjects they’ve already mastered…[one] student had founded a nonprofit organization to beautify schools and hospitals. The student was given 15 credits, for proficiency in ‘fund-raising and development,’ ‘creative art for the classroom’ and ‘Web page design.’”

There are many different types of schools that offer credit for life experience, but make sure that the program you choose does not simply give away credit easily, regardless of the type of institution you consider. American Intercontinental University is mainly online and requires students to complete a prior learning assessment to demonstrate their knowledge in any area for which they would like to gain experience credit. According to the New York Times article, if a school does not vet credit requests, take it as a major red flag and move on.

However, as long as the school is accredited, offers an academic program that fits your needs, and imposes rigorous standards for acceptance of life experience credits, it is likely to be a trustworthy program. For professionals who need to expand their career opportunities and secure their ability to handle the ups and downs of a sensitive economy, considering these types of continuing education programs could be a great way to get a head start on the competition.

Byline:

This is a guest post by Kimberly Wilson. Kimberly is from accredited online colleges, she writes on topics including career, education, student life, college life, home improvement, time management etc.

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“Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?”

collegecareerlife — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:00:09 +0000

Most interviews are no walk in the park on a sunny day. They’re more akin to battling torrential downpours with no umbrella. The days, hours and minutes spent leading up to an interview are spent stressed out, critiquing answers to probable questions, cleaning up your resume, and determining which shirt looks professional while still being comfortable. Getting through the basic interview questions is hard enough on its own, but if there’s one question that makes most interviewees start sweating like crazy it’s usually the dreaded, “So, where do you see yourself in five years?”.

This question is a tough one for many reasons, but first and foremost because most people don’t have an honest clue where they’ll be in five years, much less where they want to be in five years. It can be hard enough just to settle on a college major without second guessing your decision one or two – or seven or eight – times. Secondly, most graduates don’t have a whole lot of “real-world” experience, meaning it’s probable that you don’t even know if you’ve picked the right field. So how do you answer that question when it comes up (and let’s be realistic here, it probably will)?

For starters, you have to realize what it is they’re actually asking. Interviewers don’t actually expect you to know exactly what you want to do in five years. They want to know if you’re committed to furthering yourself.

Don’t tell them that you don’t know. Saying something like this will only show them that you haven’t given much thought to your career or the potential positions within their company. Companies want to hire people that have a clear idea of where they want to go in life.

Conversely, don’t be so specific that you dig yourself into a hole. You don’t want to tell your interviewer that in five years you want to be managing XYZ with 15 people working under you. This can make you come across as narrow-minded and result in them picking someone that has a more flexible approach to the position.

Being specifically vague is the best way to approach this question. Sounds like an oxymoron, right? It’s not – you want to tell them that you’re interested in advancing with the company and you’re eager to take on new opportunities as they arise – not that you plan to be managing a certain division. Being open is good, being narrow-minded is bad.

Everyone knows that there is no accurate way to predict what the next five years will hold. Interview questions like these are meant to draw out the individuals interested in and committed to furthering their opportunities with a company. It’s when you learn to embrace these types of questions that you’ll set yourself apart from the rest.

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Melanie Slaugh is enthusiastic about the growing prospects and opportunities of various industries and writing articles on various consumer goods and services as a freelance writer. She writes extensively for internet service providers and also topics related to internet service providers in my area for presenting the consumers, the information they need to choose the right Internet package for them. She can be reached at slaugh.slaugh907 @ gmail.com.

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New Book Helps Job-Seekers Crack the New Market

collegecareerlife — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:30:28 +0000

There’s no question that the world of work is changing. Secure jobs with great benefits are on the decline, while white-collar workers scramble for the good positions that remain. Cracking the New Job Market, by William Holland, offers seven rules for navigating today’s unstable market. The book offers practical advice, particularly in the area of resume creation, and clears up some misconceptions that may be holding job-seekers back.

Value creation is the central theme of the book. The job-seeker awarded the coveted position will not necessarily be the one with the most education or experience, but the applicant whose skills best match the job description. Simply putting your work history down on a resume isn’t enough. You have to connect your accomplishments with the needs of the hiring organization.

The book provides instruction on how to read a job ad and how to create a resume based on a specific ad. Resume and cover letter examples are provided, breaking down each section to demonstrate value-creation. Advice is tailored to entry-level, mid-career professionals, and executives. No matter your career level, an opportunity exists to demonstrate value to potential employers.

If you hate the idea of networking, as many of us do, you’ll be pleased to learn that face-to-face networking isn’t as important as it’s made out to be. It turns out that weak ties are just as effective as strong ties, and that an infinite number of weak ties can be found online. The Internet doesn’t have to be where desperate job-seekers go to send resumes into a black hole, it can actually be a very useful tool in your job search if leveraged correctly.

In the section on helicopter parenting (which Holland actually encourages), he discourages blind trust of colleges and points out that career center personnel “desperately need to upgrade their craft but have neither the resources nor the work experience beyond the university to do so.” According to Holland, parents realize that universities cost much more but deliver less. Colleges and universities capitalize on the career goals of students, but fail to give students to tools needed to find a good job. Holland’s honesty will be much appreciated, especially by recent graduates struggling to find work among a mountain of debt. This section is a must-read for parents of college students.

Cracking the New Job Market goes beyond traditional job search advice and offers specific rules about creating a resume and cover letter, networking, and interviewing. If you’d like a copy of the book, visit the book’s website or find it on Amazon.

R. William Holland, Ph.D., a veteran human resources executive, is founder and principal of R. William Holland Consulting, LLC, specializing in career management. He is also a senior vice president at BeamPines, a leadership development, assessment, and coaching firm. He lives in Williamsburg, Virginia.

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5 Resume Tips for Job Hunters

collegecareerlife — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:15:02 +0000

Writing the perfect resume is impossible, but writing an effective one is within anyone’s grasp when using a few simple rules. There are a thousand things to do right when crafting a resume, but there are only a handful of mistakes one can make in the process, which makes them easy to remember and even easier to avoid.

Resume expectations differ for every job, but the five tips below will help you create a more purpose-driven, effective resume no matter what your career goals may be.

1. No Additional Pages

It’s a proven scientific fact that peoples’ attention spans are getting shorter. Overexposure to the Internet and its ability to deliver instantaneous facts is reshaping expectations when it comes to the presentation of information.

This makes it now more important than ever to fit all relevant information onto one page. Some jobs may require longer, more detailed resume packages, but this is almost always made apparent by the employer.

2. No References/Reference Statements

Again, this is information that an employer will request if it is desired. The rule of thumb when crafting a resume without any guidance is to leave off references or statements like “references provided upon request.”

A statement regarding references may seem innocuous, but it can send a message to employers that a candidate does not have more relevant information to provide and is using up space, or is in the habit of making redundant statements.

3. No Hobbies/Interests/Awards

This is also a veiled announcement to employers that the candidate has run out of useful information to provide and is now just filling up space. There is merit in the notion that employers would or should care about how a potential employee rounds out his or her personal life, but the simple fact is that there are many things an employer cares more about, like skills, past experience and education.

The exception to this rule is when a person’s personal endeavors – particularly volunteerism – reflect specific skills the employer seeks. For example, a person who volunteers with the local parks department may want to mention that service when pursuing a job as a landscaper.

4. No Typos

This is an obvious statement, but perhaps not for the most obvious of reasons. Many companies today ask that job seekers upload their resumes into databases so that they may be better organized and reviewed, and sometimes the upload process can create wonky effects in a resume.

If an employer requests that a resume be uploaded, candidates might want to consider creating a text-only version of their resumes to guarantee the upload process does not create unwanted or even unknown typos.

5. No Frills

It’s true that desire often leads to innovation and creativity, and these are both very good things, but the temptation to be “unique” on a resume is one best left unfulfilled.

There is no way to say a resume printed on red paper wouldn’t win over the HR reps at the American Heart Association, or that paper scented with perfume wouldn’t be an advantage in the offices of Chanel, but the safe bet is that these tactics will not create an advantage.

More importantly in the Digital Age, however, is that this also goes for fonts and settings in computer documents. Using arrows instead of bullets is not going to make the difference, but using an unfamiliar font or confusing format might.

Keep these five common resume mistakes in mind and avoid them, and you may be surprised to find your job prospects looking up.

This article was written by James Madeiros who writes for Criminal Justice Degree Schools, a resource site providing information on law enforcement degrees and careers.

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First Things to Do After College

collegecareerlife — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:21:42 +0000

Oftentimes, college students spend all four years in an apartment with roommates or in the close quarters of school dormitories. Most graduates cannot wait to put this aspect of the college lifestyle behind them. However, unless you graduate with a high 5-figure salary waiting for you—and realistically, that’s not common—you must maintain the tight budgeting skills you learned in your college days. Learning how to live frugally is important for facing the new life ahead, but can be a struggle sometimes, especially when you’re just trying to find a place to live. Well, here are some tips for finding an apartment after college.

After graduation, many students face the decision of whether to move back home or search for apartments for rent. Finishing college is a time of transition both personally and professionally and many students assume that once they finish college, life will change substantially. Yes, life does change, but it is not usually in the glamorous direction that you were hoping for; new graduates are typically broke until they decide to pursue full time employment with a comfortable income. Students with cash-strapped parents may lose the privilege of financial help, but have the option of moving back in while they get their adult life started. While it isn’t the most ideal situation, it’s just another reason to get in gear and get out on your own.

Looking for an entry level, salaried position requires an investment of time because a job might not be as easy to obtain as you thought. It’s unfortunate, but many new graduates have a high employment turnover rate. Some students may discover that after years of studying, the career path they have chosen wasn’t the best decision and now they’re trying to balance new finances while looking for an apartment to rent, which can be stressful when job offers don’t pour in as planned. Even more disappointing, some students may be sorely surprised that their profession is not in high demand locally and face the decision of moving away and even then, it could take several months or even years to find the right, well-paying job. Some employers may be unwilling to hire recent college graduates, and will reject the application based on being overqualified.

After months of job searching, many students start to reassess their situation. Working one or several part time jobs may become necessary to stay afloat financially. Attending professional networking events, trade shows, seminars, or other events where professionals connect might be just the thing to get your foot in the door. Passing out business cards that lead to your network profiles, like Linked In, is a good idea, because making connections online and offline can increase the likely hood of receiving a referral for an open position.

Maintaining a frugal lifestyle is important after graduation. Keeping one or more roommates may feel like a step back, but in reality it’s the mature decision to make; costs-of-living are high and with roommates in an apartment, each new grad has the opportunity to really get on their feet before stepping into the “real world.” Taking on too much at once might hinder your growth as an adult and a working professional.

There are ways to supplement your income and speed up the process of getting out there on your own. Selling hand-made items is a great way to earn additional income or working a part time job to fill in income gaps may be necessary until a full time job comes along. Graduates have to accept the fact that becoming a full time or part time entrepreneur may be necessary if there are no lucrative local jobs available. Receiving an open job position may involve convincing a hiring manager of personal talents, abilities, and proven skills. Companies that may themselves be struggling financially are only interested in performance and profits, and in turn, hire accordingly.

Choose an apartment based on personal savings and current income. An affordable apartment in a safe part of town is ideal and with roommates, you can afford a higher rent. If the rent is slightly out of reach—or if you’re simply being frugal—consider finding other young professionals that are willing to become roommates. Retirees, single parents, and current college students are all possible roommates. Renting rooms is a way to live comfortably with little income and allows you to save more. Living inside your means is the smart way to go after college and realizing this fact can help you achieve complete independence much quicker than if you force yourself to take on more than you can handle.

This guest post article was written and provided by Martha Keagan who lives in San Jose apartments and is a full time mother, freelance writer and part time apartment rentals broker.

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5 Tips for Long-Distance Learning

collegecareerlife — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:38:44 +0000

Education is the most solid investment one can make – the one thing no one can take away from you. Academic education helps keep graduates on par with the social and cultural demands of the world, and, most of all, offers them the opportunity to succeed on their chosen career paths.

Census data shows that in 1980, only 32% of US adults under 25 had earned a degree or completed any college coursework. By 2000, this number had jumped to 52%. Economic growth, outsourcing of manufacturing labor to cheaper countries, and tremendous growth in the services sector has helped lead to these figures. Obviously, without a degree of some kind, it’s become pressingly harder to advance or land a better job. What about people who can’t afford to go to college, due to economic or social reasons? When you’ve got a 9 to 5 job and household responsibilities, it’s easy to become entraped between two worlds.

For individuals in this situation long distance education can be an excellent opportunity, as it offers the perfect balance. The main advantage of distance learning is flexibility – you make your own study hours, you can choose your own customized programs, and it’s generally much cheaper than the campus experience.

There are some downfalls to it, as well. You will probably never meet your teachers or classmates in person. You don’t have a campus full of people studying the same thing. Some of these might be difficult for you, especially if you’re not a very well organized person. Like all things, however, personal management skills and education can be attained. These five simple tips will help you on your way to succeeding in earning a long distance degree.

Set goals. Any GTD (getting things done) program has this at its centerpiece. Goal setting is the first step in managing any kind of endevour. Check your curriculum, read your courses requirements, break them into tiny chumps and set goals.

Plan a schedule. Work out what time of the day is best for studying; some people prefer after lunch, some after breakfast, others late in the night after work. It’s important to keep a fresh and open mind while studying. On par with your earlier set goals, determine how much time you need to allocate for a given subject, put it a timeline and hold to it. PRO TIP: write your schedule on one or multiple sheets of papers and post them somewhere your study room where you can always see it.

Find your pace. Conventional campus universities take years to complete, and there’s a reason for this. Information needs to be absorbed, and as such a long time needs to be allocated on your part. Skimming through all your courses in one long run won’t help you at all. It helps to consider that your program is not only offering you a certificate, but also useful information which is helpful to assimilate, not memorize, and which will aid you in the future.

Ask for help. You’re not in campus, and you don’t have any colleagues. Like I said earlier, it might be stressful and tedious to study all by yourself. With this in mind, those of you who aren’t that good at studying by yourselves might want to consider asking for help. Talk about the long distance program you just enrolled into with your friends or co-workers. They might have the skills or know someone who has them to help you out with your projects, homework or studying.

Join a study-group. Better yet, why not ask the help of like minded people who are already into the field you are studying. If you’re studying finance, you can always join your local finance group and seek advice there.

Obtaining a long distance degree requires discipline, focus, and motivation. Using the tips above, one can achieve academic and career success.

Tibi Puiu is a professional blogger and an advocate of cheap degrees. He believes education should be accessible to anyone willing to grasp it, no matter of his financial status.

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The Face of Recession: How to Handle Student Loans

collegecareerlife — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:15:37 +0000

It used to be that a college education practically ensured your chances of obtaining a well-paying career in your field of choice, usually right after graduation graduation. However, times have changed. More and more people are pursuing college degrees and, therefore, the competition is high. To make matters worse, college graduates face the tough realization of searching for employment during an economic recession – a task that, for many, may be as challenging as earning a college degree. If you’re one of the many thousands of people who took out student loans to pay for your higher education, then the reality of the job market could be enough to put you in a panic over paying back your student loans. Relax. There are things you can do to better your situation. Here are my tips for how to handle student loans after graduation:

Use your time wisely. Federal student loan programs allot you six months of time with which to get your financial affairs in order before you have to actually start making payments. Six months is not a lot of time – it will fly by – but it is enough time to put some careful planning into place. In addition to job-searching and planning a budget, you should also research repayment plans, debt consolidation and loan forgiveness options.

Repayment plans. The federal student aid program offers what is called the Income-Based Repayment Plan (IBR). If you qualify for the IBR, then your monthly payments will be calculated with your current income in mind, and they will be capped at an amount that is realistically within your budget. Visit the federal student aid website to see if you qualify.

Consolidation. If you have a number of loans, with varying interest rates, then it is probably a good idea to consolidate all of those loans into one lower interest rate loan. Just be sure to wait until your six month grace period is over before you consolidate, as consolidation automatically drops your grace period and instantly triggers your payment obligation.

Loan forgiveness. There are a number of ways you can get out of paying your student loans completely. This is called loan forgiveness. Volunteer organizations like Americorps and Peace Corps both offer loan forgiveness programs. As well, if you are entering into certain career fields, such as teaching, military, medical or legal, then you may also qualify for loan forgiveness.

As you can see, there is hope after college graduation. While it is true that you may not go straight from graduating to landing the career of your dreams, it is also true that there are ways to manage the task of paying back your student loan bill without crumbling under the pressure. Follow these tips to maintain your financial well-being once you step off the campus and into the job market.

About the Author: Patty Kleen is a full-time writer with a passion for personal finance and education. She writes about credit repair, obtaining secure bad credit loans, and money saving tips for professionals and students looking to build better financial futures.

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How to Get a Shining Letter of Recommendation

collegecareerlife — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:03:53 +0000

A good letter of recommendation most certainly helped you get into the college-of-your-choice, but a rec letter’s importance just doesn’t diminish after you receive your acceptance letter. Rec letters are actually needed for a numerous of different things throughout college and long after earning your degree—they can be the determining factor if whether you get a mid-semester scholarship, internship, whether you get into graduate school, medical school, or whether you get that job you’re dying to have. That said, who you ask and when you ask will determine whether you get a mediocre letter or a great one. To make the process a little bit easier, follow these tips below.

Work on Building Relationships Early. The best rec letter writers are credible and “authoritative” figures who truly know you. That said, it’s important that you make an effort to get close to influential people as early as your freshmen year—even if you don’t need your letter until your junior or senior year. While some of these relationships will naturally develop over time, you can try these tips in order to get things started—

While in class, try you best to make your presence known. You don’t want to be just another number to your professor. If the class is too big or you’re on the shy side to speak up in class, go to your professor’s office hours and introduce yourself. Attending your professor’s office hours for help on assignments and for advice will give your professor ample opportunity to get to know you on a one-on-one level. *Additional note: Try to establish relationships with professors who you actually like and that you have a decent academic standing with. Good luck trying to get a rec letter from a professor whose class you constantly get c’s in.
Join a club/ organization and get to know your advisors. Since you will meet on a weekly basis and the group meetings are much smaller than a lecture-sized class, you will have a better chance of establishing a relationship. And if you continue to participate in the club all throughout college, your club advisor will have all that much more good things to write about you.
Your employer(s) is also another great resource to turn to. It doesn’t matter if you work at the school cafeteria, library or a retail store your employer is an excellent person who can demonstrate your strong work-ethic.
Others who may be able to give you a good rec letter are coaches, department heads, and guidance counselors. Whatever you do, it’s recommended to stay clear from family members. These types of rec letters are not welcomed by employers or admission officers because their biased.

Give them Adequate Time to Write It. After choosing the person (or persons) to write your rec letter make sure that you give them notice at least a month in advance. Give them the due date—it may even be wise to give them an earlier due date in case your letter writer needs more time or forgets. Professors especially are busy people and won’t be able to get to it right away. That said, it’s important that you make the task for them as easy as possible. Give them supplemental materials such as your resume and carefully explain what it is that you need your rec letter for. You can also tell your letter writer what you would like him or her to focus on—academics, people skills, etc.

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This guest post is contributed by Lauren Bailey, who regularly writes for best online colleges. She welcomes your comments at her email Id: blauren99 @gmail.com.

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5 Benefits of a College Internship

collegecareerlife — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:55:19 +0000

The thought of taking an unpaid internship position during college can be a depressing one. When you’re already in an environment where you are likely strapped for cash, working for free isn’t always at the top of the to-do list. But college is the perfect time to seek out internships, even the unpaid ones, for several reasons.

1. Experience

Having the opportunity to work in the same environment you will be attempting to secure a career in after college will better prepare you for that future job. It will give you a leg up on all the college graduates in your field that have zero experience and only a degree whereas you will have the experience and the degree.

2. Networking

Working hard when you’re not getting paid to do something you love pays off in the end. Why? Because your superiors and coworkers will be able to see what you’re capable of and can end up being valuable contacts when the internship is over and you’re looking to start your career.

3. Career Knowledge

Interning in a position that mirrors the career path you hope to take after college provides you with the unique opportunity to try out a job before you actually have to commit on paper to a full-time spot. It could be that after you intern there for six months you realize that you hate that type of work and you can take that knowledge and change majors before it’s too late. Or you could realize that you love it and the experience give you the extra push to finish your degree strong and press forward full-steam.

4. Job Opportunity Potential

By successfully interning somewhere and showcasing your individual skill sets and value to the company, you have the chance to secure a potential job after the internship ends. Interning can open up doors that otherwise may have been closed because you get the chance to prove yourself before the regular interview process for a full-time position.

5. Expanded Skills

As an intern you will likely be exposed to all sorts of different tasks and skills to help make you better-rounded (and do the tasks that the salaried employees don’t want to do, let’s be honest here). But by being exposed to an array of tasks, it can help expand your skill set past what your college classes focus on and help you pinpoint what it is you love about the industry that you’re working to become a part of so diligently.

The thought of an internship can conjure up some scary scenes sometimes. The worst that can happen is that you find out you aren’t really interested in your major – which, when you’re still in college is the perfect time to figure that out – or you have a less than stellar experience – in which case you haven’t taken a full time job yet and you still leave the position with the experience. And the best that can happen is you leave with amazing contacts and possibly a career. Either way they can be a valuable option to look into given the opportunities they can potentially provide.

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This guest post is by Christine Kane, a graduate of Communication and Journalism. She enjoys writing about a wide-variety of subjects including internet providers in my area for different blogs. She can be reached via email at: Christi.Kane00 @ gmail.com.

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Essential Skills for Entry Level Job Seekers

collegecareerlife — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 07:49:12 +0000

The following post is contributed by Nadia Jones who blogs at online college about education, college, student, teacher, money saving, movie related topics. You can reach her at nadia.jones5 @ gmail.com.

As it has been said time and time again, today’s economic atmosphere is a desolate and dark place. With many highly qualified candidates on the hunt and only a few well-paying jobs actually available, finding a job that fits your skill set and qualification level is challenging. So, because there are so many job-seekers with elevated qualifications and eye-catching educational backgrounds, candidates have to find a way to stand out among the crowd. These three skills are some of the most highly sought after qualities young professionals can possess. Learn to cultivate and market these three skills in order to land the job of your dreams.

Communication Skills

Communication encompasses so many different aspects of business and everyday life that it is no surprise it is so highly valued by employers. With the ability to carefully and clearly articulate what it is you are thinking or what it is you need, you can create a more productive and positive work atmosphere. Communication, however, does not only mean verbal communication. Possessing the ability to listening, speak, and write are all essential skills within any workplace of any industry.

Communication skills play an essential role in almost every aspect of business. Listening as a skill set is something that is often overlooked by job-hopefuls. With the ability to really listen and understand what it is people are asking or explaining to you, you will be a more productive and effective employee. Employers looking to hire a new team member often evaluate communication skills during the interview and throughout email or telephonic correspondence. As a job-seeker, be sure to demonstrate and advertise your strong communication skills.

Analytical and Research Skills

Possessing the ability to thoroughly assess a situation, evaluate its different perspectives, collect information on it, and then identify key issues with it, is essential for a quality employee. These reasoning and researching skills are gained in any higher education program in any discipline. Much of college is merely training young individuals to work and think critically. Getting any sort of task completed in a fast and effective manner requires the ability to analyze that task in a logical way. After carefully and quickly analyzing a task, an individual must perform their own form of research on that task.

While the actually research being performed and the method by which one researches something varies, the skills are none the less essential to quality work. Strong analytical and researching skills demonstrate a certain level of confidence and independence in a job candidate. Employers seek an individual who can evaluate a situation and get what they need for that particular situation without extended guidance.

Positive Attitude

As possibly one of the most important elements of any candidate, a positive attitude says more about an individual’s work potential than anything else. The job-seekers who get hired and the employees who get promoted are the ones that demonstrate professional drive and enthusiasm about their work. A positive attitude in the work place translates into motivation for the entire team, high energy for productive working, and passion for one’s work. Employers seek candidates who are energetic and motivated about working and performing. With a true desire to get the job done well, an employee will no doubt bring a lot to a company. Technical and professional skills can be taught if the individual is passionate and excited about learning them. Demonstrate and market your positive and energetic attitude during your job search.

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Costs Every College Student Should Consider

collegecareerlife — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:36:31 +0000

The following post is contributed by Elizabeth Cutten. Liz manages, FindCollegeCards.com, a place for college students to find their first credit card, as well as find helpful college tips.

As a college student, you need to be aware of all your expenses. This way, you can budget your money wisely and avoid spending too much on things that are not really necessary for your education. So what are the costs every college student should know about? Continue reading below to find out!

1. Tuition and other school-related fees

The first thing you need to know about college is how much your education will cost. This will include tuition and other related fees. Take note that such fees vary depending on the college or university you’re enrolling to. The costs for tuition and other fees may also change every semester. Tuition and other school fees may range from $2,000 to more than $20,000 a year. If you want a cheaper college education, you can enroll in community college. However, there are also national institutions or four year colleges which are affordable, particularly for in-state or resident college students. For a two-year public college, total expenses may amount to $14,000. For four-year public colleges, total expenses range from $18,000 to $30,000. For private colleges, a four year course will range from $36,000 to $37,000 (Trends in College Pricing, College Board).

2. Board and lodging

Another expense you need to be familiar with in college is how much your room or dormitory is going cost. Oftentimes, colleges require students to live in campus dorms to get them adjusted to college life. On campus room rates can be arranged through the college on a quarterly or semester basis. Off-campus, apartments may cost as much as $1,200. If you want to save, you can also opt to share a room with friends or classmates or consider working part time to help you augment your expenses. Electricity costs may reach around $125 a month.

3. Food

Food is obviously something we can’t go without, and is something to factor in our budget as well. Food is cheaper inside the campus, especially if it’s already part of the meal plan. You can spend around $30-$70 a week for food. Just try to cut down on junk food and eat healthy food instead like fruits and vegetables. You get 1150 resident points a semester. Think of that s $1150 to spend at the dining halls and Adele’s. You get 250 Terp Bucks. That’s $250 to spend at the convenience stores, cafes, and delis. Things cost about what they would cost at any food court. Just keep in mind, some food at the convenience store is a little overpriced.

4. Supplies.

The last thing you want to take into consideration is your supplies to prepare you for school. Whether you need a new laptop, new bedding for your dorm room, or supplies such as a backpack and notebooks, these are all something to take into consideration.

College is an expensive time in an adult’s life. Now would be a great time to sell things you no longer use, have a garage sale, or ask for extra hours at your job to help you save up some last minute money for these expenses above.

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Pharmacy Technician: A Growing Career in Health Care

collegecareerlife — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:27:25 +0000

With college costs spiraling upward, many people feel that tuition may not be worth it. Why spend four years and thousands of dollars for a job you could get without a degree? Many of the fastest-growing fields don’t require a bachelor’s degree. In fact, many high demand jobs within the health care field don’t require a degree. Pharmacy Technician Training provides an entry into the growing healthcare field, without the high financial investment.

Job Description

Pharmacy technicians work under the direction of a pharmacist. Primary duties include receiving prescriptions, filling prescriptions, labeling prescriptions, pricing, maintaining patient profiles, customer service, and other administrative duties. Most technicians work in retail settings, but some also work in hospitals and nursing homes.

A High Growth Career

Employment for pharmacy technicians is expected to grow much faster than average. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, growth of 31% is projected for pharmacy technicians through 2018. An aging population will ensure the need for more pharmaceutical products and services throughout the coming decades.

Pennco Tech Pharmacy Technician Training

Pharmacy technician training programs, like the one offered through Pennco Tech, provide the skills necessary to work as a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians must be familiar with laws, calculations and terminology of pharmacy. Pennco Tech’s training program includes valuable internship experience, in addition to classroom training. With internship experience and formal training, you’ll have a big advantage over the competition.

You don’t have to invest years of your time or thousands of dollars to have a promising career in a growing field. Training programs can offer a foundation of knowledge in addition to the hands-on, practical experience necessary for some of the highest-demand jobs.

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Should You Take an Unpaid Internship?

collegecareerlife — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:47:03 +0000

Re-posted from InternshipsOnly.com

Unpaid internships are the norm in many industries. Students fetch coffee and make copies hoping to gain a little valuable experience or make connections. But how do you decide which unpaid internships are worth the effort? A few tips to keep in mind when assessing an unpaid internship:

Company Reputation

More reputable companies often offer better internship opportunities, because they have more resources to devote to formal internship programs that provide quality training. Another huge advantage: having a well-know company listed on your resume.

Job Duties

A good internship program will have clear responsibilities and goals outlined for interns in advance. Will your responsibilities include working with experienced professionals in your field? What skills can you gain, based on the job duties described? What will a typical day be like at work during your internship? These questions should be asked before deciding to take on an unpaid internship.

Success of Former Interns

What happens to former interns? Do many get hired on with the same company? For some companies, entry level positions are filled mostly with former interns. Other companies take advantage of free labor with no intention of hiring interns. Talk to former interns with the company or look for online employer reviews.

Hours/Length of Internship

A small (lucky) percentage of students can work indefinitely at an unpaid internship. However, most students and recent graduates have bills and loans to pay. A full-time internship lasting a year should provide some compensation, while an unpaid part-time internship lasting only a few months isn’t unreasonable. Determine how long you can afford to work without payment, and when choosing an internship, make sure any unpaid work will be beneficial to your future career.

Class Credit/Perks

Although a company might not pay cash to interns, it may offer other forms of compensation such as class credit, meal or travel stipends, or free housing. An internship abroad could offer travel and cultural opportunities that you’ll never have again.

Industry Norms

Paid internships are almost unheard-of in some fields. If jobs in your industry require internship experience, an unpaid internship may be worth it. Few companies are willing to train new graduates without some experience. Usually, employers count internships as work experience.

Employers have come to expect internship experience from recent graduates. This puts pressure on students to take an internship-any internship-just to have it on their resumes. Some organizations take advantage of the increasing popularity of internships by offering unpaid positions. Before working without pay, weight the current costs and potential benefits to your career.

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What Happened to the Entry-Level Job?

collegecareerlife — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:00:32 +0000

If you’ve been on a job board lately, you may have noticed an interesting and, for job-seekers, frustrating trend: entry-level jobs requiring several years of experience. Getting experience has always been a challenge for recent graduates, but it seems more difficult than ever to find a true entry-level position.

Why the mislabeling of jobs? Money is probably the main reason for the trend. If a job is classified as “entry-level”, a company can try to justify paying less, no matter how much experience is required of candidates. Companies are also reluctant to spend time and money training new employees when they can leave at any minute, taking their knowledge and skills to competitors.

So how to recent graduates get experience in a world without entry-level opportunities? The best option is to get as much experience through internships as possible, because internships are the new entry-level jobs. Many companies hire interns, and internships can count towards experience when applying for a job. Although it’s better to get internship experience throughout college, it’s still not too late to apply for internships after graduation. Even experienced professionals are starting to use internships as a way to break into new industries.

For advice on getting your first job, read Seven Simple Steps to Landing Your First Job .

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Resume Building Tips for Unemployed Job-Seekers

collegecareerlife — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:07:14 +0000

The following post is contributed by Barbara Jolie, who writes for online classes. She welcomes your comments at her email Id: barbara.jolie876@gmail.com.

Though it has become somewhat cliche, there is no doubt that today’s economic climate is a turbulent and harsh place to be. With unemployment and job loss a persistent problem throughout the nation, many qualified and talented individuals continue to have difficulty finding and keeping satisfying jobs. Now more than ever, it is essential for job hopefuls to set themselves apart from other candidates applying for the same position. One of the most effective ways to stand out to a potential employer is on paper. Fortunately, there are several resume-building options that will allow job-seekers to become more enticing candidates.

Volunteer

One of the best ways to fill resume gaps is by volunteering with a local organization or for a cause that you are particularly passionate about. Some of the most desirable qualities a job candidate can display are a willingness to work and a drive to succeed. Each of these traits is clearly demonstrated in volunteerism. Moreover, volunteering during times of struggle can help you find a greater sense of worth and purpose that many individuals obtain from their careers.

Try a Portfolio Career

May individuals think that portfolio careers are a simple venture into self employment, easy hours, limited work, and mega money. While portfolio careers can be an excellent option for the right individual, they are certainly not for everyone. One of the best times to try your hand at a portfolio career is during a time of extended unemployment. If you are an individual who has worked for several years in a few or several different environments, a portfolio career may be the right option for you in the time between active work. Assess your hobbies and interests and try to determine what activities give you the most satisfaction.

Because portfolio careers rely so heavily on self-promotion, you must really be interested in the skills and services you are offering. Look at your past work history and determine what attributes of each job you enjoyed the most and what you disliked more. With this knowledge you can better design a career that fits your wants, needs, and interests. A successful career is one that keeps you interested and excited. Portfolio careers give you the flexibility and control to create a career you want. Use this to your advantage.

Commit to a Hobby

If formal volunteering or a portfolio career is not viable options for your specific situation, there are other ways to better sell your times of unemployment. Try choosing a single hobby be it horseback riding, blogging, or cooking and commit to it fully. When you go into an interview and your potential employer inevitably asks about your period of unemployment you can explain why it happened and describe how you used your time. Though it may sound foolish or silly, discussing a hobby or interest during an interview displays a level of dedication and passion about your pursuits. Your potential employer will appreciate your interest in staying active and involved when you don’t necessarily have to.

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Hot Careers for Computer Science Majors

collegecareerlife — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:22:00 +0000

According to a recent New York Times article, the number of computer science majors has been rising after years of decline. The dot-com bust and outsourcing have kept many would-be computer science majors away in years past, but the IT industry is gaining positive attention thanks to a number of fast-growing occupations and media play. So what some popular jobs for computer science majors?

Quality Assurance Engineer-Software

Software quality assurance engineers conduct manual and automated tests on software to check for bugs and other defects. They must be familiar with programming languages and testing procedures.

Mobile Application Developer

Mobile applications developers design, test, implement, and maintain applications for mobile devices including smartphones and tablet PC’s. The increasing popularity of mobile devices and mobile applications has lead to a sharp increase in demand for mobile application developers.

Cloud Computing Architect

As more services are offered through cloud computing, demand for cloud computing experts is rapidly rising. Through cloud computing, files and data can be stored on the web rather than through a user’s computer. Advantages include decreased hardware demands for clients and the ability to access information from any computer or network.

Computer science majors have plenty of job options beyond programmer and software engineer. For more on computer science careers, read Information Technology Jobs in America and Top 100 Computer and Technical Careers.

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