At some point in college you’ll have to choose elective courses to complete the hours required for your degree. Don’t just choose the easiest courses you can find. Take advantage of your electives by choosing some practical courses that will help you in your career and your personal life. Some courses to take if you…
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Insider Interview: Nursing
It’s no surprise that many people consider nursing when choosing a career path, since nurses are in such high demand and health-care is one of the most recession resistant industries. However, nursing is a mentally, emotionally and physically demanding occupation. Students and career-changers should think carefully before deciding to enter the field. To help those…
Insider Interview: Sociology
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…
Consider Your Strengths – and Limitations- When Choosing a Career
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…
Alternatives to a Career Change
If you are considering a career change, but don’t want to start completely over, there are alternatives that will allow you to use your experience in a new job. Some options to consider: Change where you work. Most careers offer a variety of options in terms of where you can work. For example, nurses can…