Archive for the ‘Choosing a Degree’ Category
Hacking Rings and IT Security
November 17, 2009 11:59 am Choosing a DegreeFederal authorities busted eight people from Russia, Moldova, and Estonia for what authorities are calling “one of the most sophisticated computer hacking rings in the world.” The ring was able to successfully steal $9 million in less than 12 hours by hacking into payroll debit card information last November.
A Surplus of Teachers
November 16, 2009 1:57 pm Choosing a DegreeOne of the biggest draws to teaching is the growing numbers of students and the shortage of teachers. It seems like the perfect job. You get to work and educate children, have a great schedule including long summers, plus all the benefits of working for the government.
Mortician and Funeral Service Jobs Booming
September 24, 2009 10:42 am Choosing a DegreeAs more and more jobs are being lost, mortuary services are growing. Even though this may not be the most glamorous job, it does provide its employees with a consistent paycheck. Plus, this is one job that even a recession won’t slow down. There is going to be job security that you wouldn’t believe.
Get Ready for a Boom in Healthcare Jobs w/ a Degree
September 16, 2009 3:36 pm Career Advice, Choosing a DegreeBoosted by healthcare reform, jobs in the healthcare industry especially are expected to explode in the next several months. Career experts are encouraging U.S. workers to consider jobs as nurses, lab technicians, radiologists, and anesthesiologists.
IT degree – holders in high demand, make over $100k
July 29, 2009 2:03 pm Choosing a DegreeAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, IT careers are growing at twice the rate of most other careers. There is a growing need for companies to have websites and databases that track and streamline their businesses. Luckily, you can start a career in IT after only a few years of school.
Want a secure job? Get a teaching degree
July 29, 2009 1:18 pm Choosing a DegreeEducation is easily one of the most secure industries in the U.S. When other industries fall flat, children still need to be taught and the government is still obliged to pay for it. In fact, historical statistics show that growth has been constant in teaching even through recent recessions. Ironically, in the wake of the financial meltdown, a number of financial professionals have switched to careers in teaching.
Use your creativity to make over $70k a year
July 29, 2009 12:51 pm Choosing a DegreeAccording to recent studies, salaries and opportunities for designers are skyrocketing. Companies need websites, logos, and brochures, estimated to increase demand for designers by 15 percent in the next 7 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And these designers will be well paid.
American gave NYC subway info to Al-Qaeda
July 28, 2009 3:42 pm Choosing a DegreeAn American man was charged with giving Al-Qaeda information about the New York transit system and attacking a U.S. military base in Afghanistan. Since his arrest, he has helped the U.S. in a secret fight against terror on both a domestic and international level.
A Career in Design Can Lead to a Higher Salary
July 13, 2009 9:56 am Choosing a DegreeDespite tough economic times, the future is looking bright for designers. As the need for professionally-designed Web sites and other marketing materials increases, demand for designers will increase by 15 percent in the next 7 years, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Students graduating from design degree programs in the next 5 years will find plentiful work and growing salaries, according to experts.
