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Five Useful Tips for Landing a New Job in 2014

Feb 18, 2014 | Jennifer Williamson | 0 Comments
Still looking for a job in the New Year? You’re not alone. As of December 2013, approximately 10.4 million Americans are unemployed—and far more are underemployed. However, you can use the first few weeks of 2014 as a new start...
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Do You Need a Degree to Start Your Own Business?

Jan 24, 2013 | Jennifer Williamson | 0 Comments
If you want to go into business for yourself, you might feel you need a Bachelor’s degree first—or an MBA. But while a degree can help you in some industries and situations, it isn’t always necessary...
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Part of "Gainful Employment" Overturned - What It Could Mean for Students

Aug 31, 2012 | Jennifer Williamson | 1 Comments
Recently, a federal judge overturned a major component of the Department of Education’s attempt to regulate the for-profit college sector through “gainful employment” rules applied to career training programs...
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Asking Questions in a Job Interview: Do's and Don'ts

Aug 10, 2012 | Jennifer Williamson | 0 Comments
Interviews are stressful. And sometimes the most stressful part is at the end, when the interviewer asks if you have any questions for them...
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"What's Your Biggest Weakness?" Five Great Answers to a Tough Interview Question

Jul 23, 2012 | Jennifer Williamson | 0 Comments
It’s a question just about every interviewer will ask you—and these days, it’s not enough to say “I’m a perfectionist” or “I’m a workaholic...
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Five Useful Tips for Landing a New Job in 2014

Do You Need a Degree to Start Your Own Business?

Part of "Gainful Employment" Overturned - What It Could Mean for Students

Asking Questions in a Job Interview: Do's and Don'ts

"What's Your Biggest Weakness?" Five Great Answers to a Tough Interview Question

Stick With Your Job or Earn a Degree? Questions to Ask

Feb 24, 2014 |
Jennifer Williamson |
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It’s not easy to go to college full-time while you’re working a full-time job...

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Five Useful Tips for Landing a New Job in 2014

Feb 18, 2014 |
Jennifer Williamson |
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Still looking for a job in the New Year? You’re not alone. As of December 2013, approximately 10...

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Six Things You Can Do With a Ph.D. (Instead of Becoming a Professor)

Dec 30, 2013 |
Jennifer Williamson |
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Going into academia isn’t exactly a ticket to a cushy tenure-track job these days. While some lucky Ph.D...

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Changing Careers? How to Navigate a Smooth Transition

Aug 30, 2013 |
Jennifer Williamson |
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In this economy, having a job at all is a success...

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Don't Have a Passion? How to Tell If a Career is Right For You

Jul 10, 2013 |
Jennifer Williamson |
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“Follow your passion.” That’s the advice we’re all given when it comes to deciding what to do with our lives...

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How to De-Militarize Your Resume
Jul 8, 2013 | 0

If you’re looking to make the transition from a military to a civilian career, you’ll need a resume that appeals to civilian employers...
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Didn't Major in Education? No Problem. How to Become a Teacher Anyway
Apr 18, 2013 | 1

No Child Left Behind laws require teachers to meet what’s called a “Highly Qualified Teacher” standard. That standard is complicated and varies from state to state...
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How to Build Your Professional Network in an Online Classroom
Apr 16, 2013 | 0

Networking is, theoretically, one of the values of going to a traditional school...
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What Can You Do With a Degree in Public Administration?
Apr 10, 2013 | 0

A public administration degree is a management degree for public service...
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Underemployed? Strategies to Claw Your Way Out
Apr 5, 2013 | 1

Anyone who assumes their bachelor’s degree will automatically lead to a great job in their field of choice obviously hasn’t been paying attention to the news for the past few years...
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Education and Employment
Apr 1, 2013 | 0

There is a lot to consider when choosing college, a major, and ultimately a career path. It is always a good idea to research the fields you are interested in before committing to a major...
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