With unemployment rising and many of the country's core industries--auto manufacturing, banking, home construction--falling faster than a lead balloon, it's a tough time to look for a job. If you're getting ready to enter the job market, or simply want to change careers, the following five occupations offer tremendous opportunities and are expected to grow significantly over the next decade, even if the economy withers. Read More
Looking for reasons to go back to school? Look no further. Upgrading your education with an advanced degree can mean honing your skills, learning new specializations, and coming back to work a stronger, more versatile employee. Read More
Are you ready to earn more with a career that rises above the daily grind? Taking the next step in your career may require furthering your education with an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree. Read More
The numbers are in, and they are rising. A list published by CNN Money finds that a number of majors in the class of 2007 found it easier to secure healthy starting salaries in the work force. Read More
Feeling underpaid or unappreciated? Attention wandering? Perhaps you've discovered skills or career passions that rocket beyond the humdrum routine of your current job. Age or experience shouldn't lock you into a career that no longer suits you--and it's never too late to continue your education. Earning a graduate degree can be the perfect pickup for a stalled career. Read More
Before you apply for that student loan to pay for your degree or graduate training, try asking your boss for tuition. Many employers offer tuition reimbursement for schooling that advances career-based credentials. The process is not complicated and often the employer's terms are not overly restrictive. Many bosses are glad to pay for training that ultimately benefits their organizations. Read More
