Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
When searching for your first job after college, salary is a big factor to consider. A new report aims to help job-seekers by detailing which states offer the highest earnings. Salaries in the US have grown at an average rate of 25% over the last ten years, rising from $45,563 in 2008 to $57,266 in Read More …
There are many factors one must consider when choosing a college major. Some of these factors include income potential, job outlook and career interests. CareerCast.com has released a report detailing the best college degrees based on salary and hiring outlook. “Programs of study offering a clear path to success include Finance, Nursing, Marketing, Computer Read More …
Photo by Alexander Mils from Pexels With demonstrations like Occupy Wall Street, protesters have brought visibility to the impact increasing income inequality has had on America over the course of the last 50 years. But despite all the attention given to the problem of income inequality, the problem is worsening. The Great Recession of 2008 did not Read More …
With graduation season upon us and employers planning to hire nearly 17 percent more graduates from the Class of 2019 than they did from the Class of 2018, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2019’s Best & Worst Places to Start a Career. To help recent graduates launch their careers in the right Read More …
Many colleges and degree programs boast high job placement ratings that all but guarantee a job upon graduation, but what do those percentages really mean? It’s probably not surprising that schools skew information in their favor. When you hear an exceptionally high statistic, ask some important questions to find out if things are as great Read More …
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 Read More …
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 Read More …
Analytical skills are important for many high demand jobs in a variety of fields. Analytical types enjoy using data and facts to reach a conclusion. If this sounds like you, the following jobs jobs might be a good fit for your personality. Budget Analyst Budget analysts analyze and develop budgets for organizations and government agencies. Read More …
A common concern when choosing a career is future growth and demand. Healthcare is generally the best field for security and growth, but jobs in other fields are also experiencing rapid growth. Ten high demand jobs based on industry, job prospects*, percent growth, and numerical growth: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians According to the Bureau Read More …
A recent survey of college career counselors conducted by OneWire.com shows current trends at career centers. Some key findings: 67% of college career counselors expect the job market to turn around sometime in 2010, while 33% think an improvement will take longer. 69% of counselors said that campus recruiting has decreased. 91% of respondents have Read More …
