Successful career planning requires an understanding of employment trends, including which occupations are growing and which are declining. Several great websites offer statistics on job growth, layoffs, and hiring. A few of the best sites for tracking employment trends and statistics: Vault.com Employment Tracker Vault’s employment tracker lists significant layoffs and hires from small and…
The Problems with Law School
For decades, law school has been viewed as a ticket to success and a solid career. And while many law school graduates do have great careers in the legal field, others struggle with crippling debt and no job prospects. The recent economic crisis has highlighted a problem that’s existed for years. A few key factors…
Jobs You Can Get With Any Degree-Part II
Whether you have a liberal arts degree, chose the wrong major, or just want a career change, you can find several career options that don’t require a specific degree. I’ve written about careers suitable for any college degree and jobs for liberal arts majors. Those were only a small number of the hundreds of jobs…
You CAN Find a Job Online – Here's How
Although many jobs are obtained through networking, not everyone has the necessary connections to secure a job this way. It may seem as if your resume falls into a black hole when you respond to online job listings. However, with patience, persistence, and a little luck, you can find a job online. As you search,…
Five More High Demand Jobs for the Future
The popularity of the first post on five high demand jobs for the future demonstrates the high level of interest in finding a secure, in-demand career. Read on for five more jobs that have high projected demand, based on percentage growth and number of job openings: Accountants and Auditors Accountants prepare and maintain financial…