The field of international development offers life-changing opportunities for students interested in making a difference. It may not be an obvious career choice, but it’s a great choice for those interested in learning more about the world while helping others. I spoke with Sarah Parkinson, author of Something Bigger than Ourselves: Finding a Way in…
Making the Most of Your Summer Break
For college students, summer offers a break from the stress of tests and other school activities. But it also provides a good time to beef up a resume or narrow down one’s career goals. If you’re a college student wishing to take advantage of your time off, read on. Internships The value of internships…
In Demand Jobs 2013: Occupational and Physical Therapists
Physical and occupational therapists have an important role: they’re responsible for helping patients recover from injury, heal their minds and bodies, and improve their quality of life. It takes a special kind of person to become a PT or OT. But if you’re able to make it through one these demanding college programs you’ll have…
Jobs for Economics Majors
on line pharmacy Tobias Higbie via Compfight An economics degree provides a good foundation of knowledge that can be applied in many industries, including insurance carriers and non-profit institutions. As an economics major, you will learn to make business decisions by analyzing financial and business data. Economics graduates enjoy more career flexibility that many other…
Networking Tips for Introverts
Networking can seem intimidating to any professional, but introverts are particularly uneasy at the thought of interactions that seem forced. Therefore, many introverts never attempt to build a professional network. But the importance of networking cannot be ignored, because an estimated eighty percent of jobs go unadvertised. Even if the percentage of unadvertised jobs is…