It’s an exciting career option if you have the drive and energy to obtain, analyze and deliver the news as it is to the world, even in these times when newspapers are closing and the media is becoming more active on the Internet. Journalism graduates are still in demand, especially with television media still holding…
Networking for an Internship
This is a guest post written by Elizabeth Cutten, a writer for FindCollegeCards, a college blog with over 750 articles all focusing on anything college. Many college students out there have the assumption that an Internship is very easy to land. What a lot of students soon find out is that it’s no different than…
Information Technology Careers for Introverts
Information technology is a great field for introverts. Although IT jobs may require teamwork, most positions don’t require constant interaction with other people. A few growing careers in the IT field that introverts should consider: Computer Systems Analyst Computer systems analysts test and maintain computer programs, modify processes to increase efficiency, develop test…
Good and Bad Reasons to Get a Liberal Arts Degree
Liberal arts degrees are criticized because people with liberal arts degrees often end up doing jobs that could be done without a college degree. However, a “practical” degree is no guarantee of a job or a good salary. While it is true that graduates with technical degrees generally have an easier time finding employment and…
Tips for Starting a New Job from Lisa Quast
I receive a lot of questions from people on what they should do when starting a new job. I like to keep things simple, so I always try to remember the acronym, “S.T.U.D.Y.” Just follow this easy-to-remember map to settling into your new position: S = Survey your surroundings. T = Take the time required…