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Our world is imperfect. Roads could be safer. Medicines could be more effective. The environment could be cleaner. Nearly all facets of life, in fact, from health and safety to entertainment technology, leave room for improvement. Fatalists have resigned themselves to these flaws, believing that, for better or worse, humans are largely powerless to affect change.
Posted: 2008-10-02
Category: Careers
High tech is hot. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts the information technology sector will add 1.6 million jobs by 2014. BLS' top-ranked job for growth is network systems and data communications analyst--53 percent or 140,000 new jobs. Even now, one-third of all jobs are IT related, according to the National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies.
Posted: 2008-10-02
Category: Careers
Do you spend every Wednesday night glued to the TV in anticipation of the next Project Runway episode, enamored by the unique designs and confident that you could produce garments of equal quality? Do you believe that clothes are not merely functional, but should also serve as beautiful means of self-expression? Do you long for the fast-paced glitz of cities like New York and Los Angeles? If you answered yes to these questions, you may want to consider a career in fashion design.
Posted: 2008-10-02
Category: Fashion
Most people have an inherent curiosity about exotic locales. They wonder about a place's unique cuisines, customs, and destination spots. Sometimes the desire to get away stems from a temporary need to escape and be pampered by others for a while. The hospitality and tourism industry capitalizes on this seemingly universal desire for both adventure and relaxation, and has spawned a host of jobs, which are, at their core, all geared towards ensuring a vacationer's good time.
Posted: 2008-10-02
Category: College
To say these are uncertain times is no mere understatement. With talk of bailouts, back outs, and the specter of depression hovering above, Americans are feeling insecure about their financial futures.
Posted: 2008-10-02
Category: Careers
Alternative medicine is rapidly becoming part of mainstream American health care. Patients are turning to a wide range of disciplines like acupuncture, iridology, herbal medicine, naturopathy, chiropractic treatment, massage, aromatherapy, homeopathy, and holistic nutrition to discover the underlying causes of illness and disease.
Posted: 2008-09-19
Category: College
Administrators lead business, educational, health care, and non-profit organizations to success. They're often individuals who are dedicated to ensuring employee productivity, budgetary responsibility, and program implementation across a wide range of industries. Whether the organization provides services or develops products, administrators work behind the scenes to keep operations profitable or employees engaged at top performance.
Posted: 2008-09-19
Category: College
Where can a degree in applied arts and design take you? Graduates working in the field can be found in the world's top fashion houses, Fortune 500 companies, respected architectural firms, and more.
Posted: 2008-09-19
Category: College
Want to get ahead in business? An education may be on your horizon. Whether you're interested in sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, managerial positions, or another focus entirely, formal training in business has you covered.
Posted: 2008-09-19
Category: College
Whether you know it or not, digital design plays a huge role in your daily life. The street signs you see every day, logos of small and large businesses, and even the food in your refrigerator is stamped, imprinted, and marked with the work of digital artists.
Posted: 2008-09-19
Category: College
Imagine a six-figure income and some familiar figures may come to mind. Doctors, lawyers, and top-level executives are no strangers to incomes above $100,000, but you might not realize the pay scale possible for those who make a living transcribing court cases.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Careers
When Sherry Richardson was named Correction Officer of the Year by the Connecticut Department of Correction, she credited her firm, fair, and consistent approach. "I look at it really as a journey that I have been on... I love the job," she said. "I love the people."
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Careers
Earning a degree in homeland security can open more doors than you might think. While homeland security likely inspires images of government work, the budding industry spans a wide range of private sector careers.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Careers
With job opportunities expected to grow by 22 percent through 2016, and with an annual median salary of over $40,000, it's no wonder so many people want to become a paralegal. So what can you do to get your foot through the door and into this fast growing field?
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Careers
You've seen the actors on CSI: Miami use high-tech gadgets to solve crime. Now, meet the real-life experts of Miami criminal justice.
Posted: 2008-09-03
Category: Careers
