Sam Churchill via Compfight Search for “best jobs” and you’ll find plenty of lists. While these lists provide a great resource for career planning, they aren’t specific enough for the individual reader. External factors including pay and demand matter, but so do other factors that vary from person to person. Where to Start…
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Temp Work to Kickstart Your IT Career
Breaking into the information systems tech field can be difficult because of changing technology, competitiveness, and economic conditions. However, there are many ways to position yourself for burgeoning careers in IT, both academically and on the job market. One way is through temporary assignments. Clearly this is not always the end all be all for…
Healthcare Trends: Interview with Dr. William Riley
Job security and continual growth have been attracting college students and career-changers to the healthcare field for decades. Due to cultural and technological, it’s crucial that job-seekers in the medical industry develop the skills needed to remain competitive. Dr. William Riley of Arizona State University’s School for the Science of Healthcare Delivery answered some questions…
The Benefits of Working for a Large Company
Jason Mayes via Compfight Large corporations are often demonized by both consumers and employees. However, working for a large company can prove advantageous for professionals, particularly entry-level workers. Some major reasons to consider a corporate job: Better Training and Mentoring Possibly the greatest advantage to working at a large company, particularly for entry-level workers, is…
Careers that Offer Work-Life Balance
Jonathan Mueller via Compfight Lately much attention has been given to the topic of work-life balance, specifically with regard to working mothers and the desire to “have it all”. But it isn’t just mothers or women that desire work-life balance, but also men and child-free individuals. How can you ensure a great career and still…