Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Derrick Shapley is an associate professor of sociology at Talladega College. I asked Derrick some questions about the field of sociology and what students can do with a degree in sociology. What drew you to the field of sociology? I originally went back to school about 3 years ago after working on campaigns to…
Some job sites seem to only have jobs that require five or more years of experience, while others have mostly entry-level sales or marketing jobs. However, there are some sites that offer great jobs for a variety industries and experience levels. A few sites I like: CareerJet – I was surprised at the number of…
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 different ways to come up with the money you need to pay for school. 1. Community Grants and Programs. The first…
Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, no matter what their occupation or status. Strengths can help us identify careers in which we would excel, but weaknesses shouldn’t be overlooked. When considering a career, focus on your strengths but also consider your limitations. In addition to personality, values and interests, natural skills and abilities should be evaluated…
College towns and campuses are often targets for rapists, muggers, and other dangerous criminals. A few weeks ago, a man tried to kidnap a female student at a local university as she walked to her dorm. Luckily, a campus security officer was nearby and heard her screams, but some situations don’t have such a fortunate…