According to the bureau of labor statistics, the cartographer field is set to grow by 15%, which is much faster than other careers on average. With the increased use of cartographers for maps in government planning, this is a great career your students that have an interest in geography might consider pursuing. BestColleges.com put together Read More
Career Enjoyment has created a free career test that your students might find of interest. A student can complete a quick online questionnaire and they will be matched to the best fit from more than 1000 well paying careers. It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. The results will be based on matching the users Read More
With recession fears mounting, millions of Americans are beginning to wonder if their jobs could weather an economic downturn. PayScale, a provider of salary, benefits and compensation data, recently identified five jobs in five industries it thinks could withstand the inevitable job cuts that come with a recession: 1: Cloud computing: Median Pay $126K Cloud computing Read More
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts more than 600,000 new jobs in business by 2024, opening up opportunities for those with a passion for investments, real estate, marketing and human resources. Because the field of business is so broad, it’s worth exploring the different career paths and specializations available, what types of careers are Read More
If your students are looking to target specific companies to work for that are hiring and paying high salaries (over $100,000) a year these are 15 companies that they should target according to the Ladders 1. MicrosoftNumber of open $100,000-plus roles: 1,135Most in-demand role: software developer 2. Cognizant Technology SolutionsNumber of open $100,000-plus roles: 830Most Read More
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a question everyone hears at one point in their lives. Choosing a job, much less a career, can be a daunting task and most of us end up in a job out of necessity rather than an affinity for that job. What if you Read More
Are any of your students good with numbers? Have they considered an Accounting Degree? It’s an in demand job that pays very well. Here is everything they need to know about this degree: Why Get a Degree? Accounting is a profession that can be self-taught; however, a degree in accounting is essential to long-term success. Read More
Since 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. has been projecting the fastest-declining occupations in the U.S. by 2026. Earlier this month, the agency updated its statistics to give job seekers a more recent look at how certain industries are doing — in terms of salary and projected growth. Overall, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Read More
For many working chemical engineers, the question of how they became interested in that course of study and in that profession is often answered in the same way — “I was always good at chemistry and math, and at some point along the way, one of my teachers or my counselor suggested I consider studying Read More
You have likely heard about “soft skills” before. But what are they? Sometimes referred to as “21st-century skills,” “interpersonal skills,” or “applied skills,” they are the skills that are non-technical or specific to a certain job. They are the skills that help you think, communicate with people, and reflect on your experiences. Basically, your young Read More
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