Top-paying jobs that don’t require a college degree

June 28, 2009 by  
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Bill Gates doesn’t have a college degree, neither did Carl N. Karcher (deceased owner of Carl’s Jr Restaurant chain), They’re in good company though because the lavishly rich entertainment mogul David Geffen and Oracle CEO Larry Ellison don’t have one either. Most of us will never fly as high as ... Continue Reading

A Parent’s Role in Career Planning for Their Children

May 27, 2009 by  
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Most children and even teens have the weirdest ideas about the careers they would like to pursue. Their preferences are usually colored by media hype and latest fads rather a realistic evaluation of the career and how it may suit them.  That is why you find that many adults change their ... Continue Reading

How to Plan for Retirement: Your Next Career Move

May 22, 2009 by  
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Are you thinking about retiring? Did you know that statistics show that “most people need 80% of their working salary to afford their retired lifestyles.” Many retirees have either re-entered the job market (on a part-time or consulting basis) or are thinking about their next career move. Retirees who move on to ... Continue Reading

The Top Four Business and Career Choices for the Recession

May 19, 2009 by  
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One thing to keep in mind during a recession is that most people stop spending money on entertainment. So opening a video rentals store may not be my first choice when planning for the future. But at the same time there are plenty of professional and business  choices that are likely ... Continue Reading

Make a Career Change During a Recession

May 13, 2009 by  
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Among the ways of coping with recession is considering a career change. Not too many people like the idea of changing their career during a downturn in the economy. Nonetheless, if you’ve already felt the effects of recession – say you’ve been dismissed, why not establish another career path? It ... Continue Reading

6 steps to write a career plan

March 5, 2009 by  
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Write a career plan can be an important step in identifying and reaffirming their life goals. Career plans can give students direction in their course of study or to help expand their current professional career choices. The career development plans are beneficial because they give a sense of direction and ... Continue Reading